Cricketer turned politician Harbhajan Singh Bats for MP Arora

Ludhiana, June 8, 2025: Ace spinner-turned-AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh did road show on Sunday evening in support of MP Sanjeev Arora, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for the Ludhiana (West) Assembly bypoll.

The cricket icon joined Arora in a high-energy roadshow that began from Hotel Onn and culminated at Saggu Chowk. Riding atop an open vehicle, the two leaders waved enthusiastically to residents as a sea of party supporters followed, waving AAP flags and raising slogans in support of the party and its candidate.

Addressing the gathering from the open vehicle, Harbhajan Singh said it was a matter of pride for him to campaign in Ludhiana. "I feel lucky to be here among the warm-hearted people of Ludhiana," he said, fondly recalling his cricketing days at PAU Grounds. He also mentioned that both he and Sanjeev Arora were elected to the Rajya Sabha about three years ago, calling it a moment of shared honour.

Lauding Arora’s work, Harbhajan said, "Sanjeev Arora has relentlessly pursued development for Ludhiana. I’ve seen him regularly meeting ministers to push for projects. He is perhaps the only MP who has remained dedicated solely to the cause of his city’s development." He praised Arora for establishing a strong image as a development-oriented leader.

Appealing to voters, Harbhajan Singh urged residents of Ludhiana (West) to cast their vote in favour of Arora on polling day, June 19. "A vote for Arora is a vote for the development of Ludhiana," he declared, expressing confidence that Arora would accelerate progress in key areas. He said Arora has done excellent work for the projects such as Halwara airport, relaying of roads, and upgrading of hospitals.

MP Arora, in his brief address, thanked Harbhajan Singh for joining the campaign. Calling him the “pride of Punjab,” Arora said the cricketer's presence had infused new energy into the campaign.

Also present during the roadshow was Sukhchen Kaur Bassi, Chairman of PEDA, who was seen sitting in the open vehicle.

Punjab Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, MLA Daljit Singh Grewal Bhola, and party leaders including Inderjit Kaur, Inderpal Chadha, Dinesh Dhall, Chandan Grewal, and Karamvir Kaur also participated in the event.