The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched its election campaign for the Phagwara Municipal Corporation elections. On Saturday, the party's Punjab President Aman Arora announced five major guarantees for the development of Phagwara and assured that once the party comes to power in the municipal corporation, these promises will be fulfilled on a priority basis.
Aman Arora visited Phagwara to launch the party's campaign for the municipal elections. Addressing a press conference alongside party leaders, he unveiled five guarantees for the people of Phagwara. The press conference was attended by senior party leaders, officials, and many councilor candidates.
AAP's Five Guarantees for Phagwara:
1. 50 Electric Buses with Charging Stations
To combat rising pollution and improve public transportation, the party has guaranteed the launch of 50 electric buses across the city, supported by modern charging stations. Arora stated that, like other growing cities, Phagwara too needs solutions for pollution and public transport. Electric buses will be operated, and local bus depots and charging stations will be set up for this purpose.
2. Baba Gadhia Stadium to Be Given State-Level Status
Arora emphasized that to encourage youth participation in sports and to promote the sports culture, Baba Gadhia Stadium will be upgraded to state-level standards. For this, the municipal corporation will receive separate financial assistance from the Punjab government as per the proposal.
3. Declaration of Gurudwara Sukhchain Road as a Heritage Route
Addressing the religious sentiments of the local people, Aman Arora announced that Gurudwara Sukhchain is a very renowned religious site with deep emotional connections among the people. After AAP’s mayor comes to power, the beautification of Gurudwara Sukhchain Road will be undertaken, and it will be declared a heritage route.
4. ₹50 Crore STP Plant to Solve Sewage Problems
To address the city's sewage problems and blockages, Arora announced the establishment of STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) at a cost of ₹50 crore. The capacity of the plant will also be enhanced in line with future requirements.
5. Transparent and Legal Commercialization of Market Road
Keeping the interests of small and large shopkeepers in mind, the party promised that the commercialization of Market Road will be conducted in a legal and transparent manner.
Highlighting the importance of these guarantees, Aman Arora said that AAP leaders have conducted in-depth discussions on the issues of every city. Based on the suggestions, separate manifestos have been prepared for each area to ensure that local problems are addressed efficiently. He emphasized that the primary goal of these guarantees is to provide maximum facilities to the people and resolve public issues on a priority basis.
Arora said that these guarantees are not just promises but commitments to the people of Phagwara. He assured that as soon as AAP's mayor assumes office, work on fulfilling these guarantees will begin without any delay. He further stated that while local governments are elected for a term of five years, AAP will strive to fulfill all these promises within just two years.
Arora also highlighted AAP's track record of fulfilling electoral promises in Delhi and Punjab and claimed that there is great enthusiasm among the people of Phagwara for the party. He said that people in the city want AAP’s mayor to be elected. Given the overwhelming support.