AAP, SAD begin public outreach programmes in Jalandhar

AAP MLAs and halqa in-charges are visiting the homes of voters daily, sharing details of various initiatives of the ruling government and seeking their feedback. They are distributing handouts detailing the party’s development works and telling voters that every household that has availed itself of all government schemes has managed to save Rs 1.82 lakh so far through free power, ration, pension and education of children.

Phillaur AAP halqa in-charge Harjot Kaur, who is meeting voters and youngsters, tells them how she worked hard to clear the UPSC prelims.

The SAD launched a door-to-door outreach campaign on Tuesday, covering not only rural segments but also urban pockets.

Jalandhar SAD (Urban) chief Iqbal Singh Dhindsa and his team visited several parts of the central segment and handed out feedback forms to voters.

BJP leaders admitted that they lagged behind in terms of micro-level campaigning. Former BJP minister Manoranjan Kalia said, “The BJP’s ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’ was a mass-contact programme and it had a political impact. Our workers are on the ground, but in a different way. An early start does not necessarily indicate victory. Rather, it is a good ending that leaves a larger impact on voters.”