Bansal hits campaign trail for Chawla’s son

Chandigarh: Former Union minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Wednesday joined the campaign of Sumit Chawla, the Congress candidate from ward no. 14, in Dhanas village and surrounding colonies.

Ward no. 14 is a prestigious seat for the party as city president Subhash Chawla’s son Sumit is contesting for the first time.

Bansal said all houses situated outside lal dora shall be given all facilities. He further said Congress shall ensure that separate budgets be passed for villages so that their needs are adequately addressed.

Subhash Chawla and Sumit also accompanied Bansal.

Sumit said Congress is committed to the overall development of Chandigarh and promised all problems of the ward will be redressed.

Subhash Chawla appealed to public to vote for Congress to bring back old glory of city.

Harpreet will continue my work: Babla

Congress candidate from ward number 10 (Sectors 27, 28 and 29) Harpreet Kaur Babla along with her husband Devinder Singh Babla, leader of opposition, continued with door-to-door campaigning on Wednesday. Babla sought vote for his wife on the basis of works carried out by him in the previous term as councillor. Babla also said as a public representative he always raised public’s problems and voice in the MC house. He promised Harpreet will continue with same energy and positive approach, and continue good work carried out by him. He also assured public that she will bring more projects in the ward.

HP Cong secy campaigns for Lucky

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) general secretary Vikram Sharma alias Dickie campaigned for former deputy mayor and Congress candidate from ward number 2 (Sectors 1 to 10) Harmohinder Singh Lucky. Sharma and Lucky interacted with ward residents. Sharma promised reduction in water tariff rates if Congress is voted to power in the MC elections. Lucky said cleanliness has taken a back seat in the ward.


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