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Ludhiana West bypoll: Ashu hints at internal sabotage in Punjab Congress

Days after he lost the Ludhiana West assembly byelection to Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sanjeev Arora by 10,637 votes, Congress nominee and former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu on Friday admitted a breakdown in coordination during the campaign. (HT file photo)
Published on Jun 27, 2025 05:16 pm IST

Ludhiana West assembly bypoll: Setback for Congress, internal strife fuels Ashu’s defeat

Despite an aggressive campaign, Ashu secured only 24,542 votes — a 27.22% share — down from 28.06% in the 2022 assembly elections, where he had garnered around 32,000 votes. This marks a noticeable erosion of the party’s support in the region. (HT File)
Published on Jun 24, 2025 08:56 am IST

Ashu steps down as Punjab Congress working president after Ludhiana West bypoll defeat

After losing the Ludhiana West byelection, senior Congress leader and former cabinet minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu resigned from his post as the working president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on Monday. (HT File)
Published on Jun 24, 2025 08:40 am IST

Ludhiana: Ration-laden canter’s driver booked after alleged vote buying bid

It was alleged that the ration was being distributed to influence voters in favour of a particular political party. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 20, 2025 06:50 am IST

Ludhiana: Ashu alleges bid to detain Cong man, confronts cops

A video grab shows Bharat Bhushan Ashu at the spot in Jawahar Nagar. (HT)
Published on Jun 19, 2025 09:34 am IST