In a significant political development ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal has suffered an organisational blow as its former leader Ravi Mohan officially joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Mohan into the party fold. Senior party leader Jagroop Singh Sekhwan was also present during the induction ceremony.
Extensive Experience in Grassroots Politics
According to an official statement issued by the Aam Aadmi Party, Mohan has a long track record of active engagement in grassroots politics. He previously served as an in-charge for the Dinanagar and Bhoa assembly constituencies on behalf of the Shiromani Akali Dal. In addition to holding constituency-level responsibilities, Mohan had also served as a Zila Parishad member under the Akali Dal banner. The party noted that his decision to switch allegiance was driven by the development initiatives and administrative policies implemented by the Bhagwant Mann-led state government.
Consolidating Ground Support in Gurdaspur
Welcoming the new inductee, party leader Jagroop Singh Sekhwan stated that Mohan brings extensive expertise in managing constituency-level affairs and organizational operations. He expressed confidence that Mohan's administrative background and popular backing would significantly strengthen the party's presence across the Gurdaspur district. With assembly elections approaching, expanding local outreach through experienced constituency coordinators remains a critical strategic priority for the ruling party.
