The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched its Punjab election campaign in Ludhiana, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann releasing a four-page pamphlet seeking a second term. The party warned voters that a change in government could affect key welfare schemes, including free electricity, financial assistance for women and healthcare benefits.
AAP Begins Door-to-Door Campaign in Punjab
Ludhiana, September 20, 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its election campaign in Punjab by releasing a pamphlet highlighting the work of the Bhagwant Mann-led government and warning voters about the possible impact of a change in power.
The four-page pamphlet was released in Ludhiana, a day before the party’s statewide door-to-door campaign. It urged voters to consider the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before making their decision.
The pamphlet claimed that an opposition government could end the 300-unit free electricity scheme, financial assistance for women, Aam Aadmi Clinics and private hospital treatment cards providing coverage of up to ₹10 lakh. It also raised concerns about senior citizens’ pensions, daytime farm power and government schools.
Under the slogan “Punjab Da Ikko Naara, Bhagwant Mann Dubara,” AAP workers will distribute the pamphlet among households and ask people to review the government’s performance.
Mann Highlights Government Achievements
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted the closure of 19 toll plazas, the Sadak Surakhya Force, the purchase of the Goindwal Sahib thermal plant and the expansion of canal-water supply.
He said the Sadak Surakhya Force had saved more than 2,700 lives and that around 14,000 kilometres of pipelines had been laid for water distribution in Punjab.
“We will go to the people and tell them what we have done, what we did beyond our guarantees, and then ask them what more they want us to do,” Mann said.
Mann also criticised previous governments over the drug issue and questioned the BJP’s record during the 2007–17 SAD-BJP government.
The pamphlet alleged that a BJP-SAD alliance had been finalised and claimed it could affect farm laws, river waters and control over Chandigarh and Panjab University. These allegations were part of AAP’s campaign messaging.
The event was attended by Manish Sisodia, Aman Arora, Harpal Singh Cheema and Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi. The pamphlet also described Mann as “kattar imandar” (fiercely honest) and urged voters to focus on their families beyond party lines.
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