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AAP fields jailed Sanjeev Aroda among candidates for seven Ludhiana seats in 2027 Punjab polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:09 PM
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The Aam Aadmi Party released its first candidate list for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, naming Sanjeev Aroda, currently incarcerated, as its nominee for one of seven Ludhiana constituencies.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has unveiled its initial slate of candidates for the upcoming 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections. The list, released on Thursday, includes a total of seven constituencies in Ludhiana where the party will field its nominees.
Among the announced names is Sanjeev Aroda, a senior party worker who is currently serving a prison sentence. Despite his incarceration, AAP has granted him a ticket for one of the Ludhiana seats, a decision that has drawn attention from political observers.
The move reflects AAP's strategy to retain experienced cadres while navigating legal challenges. The party has not disclosed the specific constituency assigned to Aroda, but the announcement signals that the campaign for the 2027 polls is now in full swing across Punjab.
Among the announced names is Sanjeev Aroda, a senior party worker who is currently serving a prison sentence. Despite his incarceration, AAP has granted him a ticket for one of the Ludhiana seats, a decision that has drawn attention from political observers.
The move reflects AAP's strategy to retain experienced cadres while navigating legal challenges. The party has not disclosed the specific constituency assigned to Aroda, but the announcement signals that the campaign for the 2027 polls is now in full swing across Punjab.