Congress Candidate Aman Uppal Joins BJP in Ambala
Ambala: Congress candidate from ward 5 joins BJP
Hindustan Times
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Aman Uppal, a Congress party candidate from ward 5 in Ambala, Haryana, switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his supporters, citing pressure from Congress MLA Nirmal Singh to withdraw his nomination. This move reflects a significant shift as an entire family and their supporters join the BJP ahead of local elections.
- 01Aman Uppal switched from Congress to BJP, citing pressure from Congress leadership.
- 02Former minister Aseem Goel and other BJP leaders welcomed Uppal and his supporters.
- 03Uppal's defection highlights a broader trend of Congress members joining the BJP.
- 0465 candidates remain in the election race across 20 wards in Ambala.
- 05Three candidates are contesting for the mayoral position in the upcoming elections.
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Aman Uppal, a candidate from the Congress party in ward 5 of Ambala, Haryana, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his father and supporters. This decision comes after Uppal alleged that Congress MLA Nirmal Singh pressured him to withdraw his nomination in favor of independent candidate Ravinder Gupta. The BJP welcomed Uppal, emphasizing that this is not just a single candidate's defection but an entire family along with their dedicated supporters joining the party. Following the nomination process, 65 candidates remain in the election for 20 wards, with three candidates vying for the mayoral position: Akshita Saini from BJP, Kulwinder Kaur from Congress, and Sonia Rani, an independent candidate. The political landscape in Ambala is shifting as these changes unfold ahead of the local elections.
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Uppal's switch to the BJP could influence voter sentiment and mobilization in ward 5, potentially affecting the election outcomes.
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