April 24, Chandigarh: The dream of BJP and Congress to win the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election in Jalandhar came to naught when senior leaders of Congress, Shiromani Committee member and former chairman of Jalandhar Nagar Reform Trust Paramjit Singh Raipur along with other prominent people joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Chandigarh today. Leather businessman, social activist Steven Kaler said goodbye to BJP and joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of AAP state president and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
On this occasion, Paramjit Singh Raipur said that he is very impressed by the people-friendly policies of the Mann government, including the all-round development of Punjab, initiatives for brotherhood, education, health and administrative reforms. Similarly, Steven Kaler also said that Aam Aadmi Party is the only party which is working sincerely for the happy future of every citizen of Punjab without any discrimination. This is the reason that they have decided to be a part of the AAP family to make Punjab ‘Rangla’ again.
Steven Kaler comes from an educated and highly respected family of Jalandhar. His grandfather late Kishandas Ji was the person who invited and hosted the creator of the constitution Dr BR Ambedkar in Punjab. Steven Kaler’s father was also a prominent leather merchant. Kaler, while carrying forward her father’s legacy, has also contributed significantly to social service works. Dera Ballan follower Steven Kaler is also the current president of ‘Sri Guru Ravidas Mandir Memorial Trust’ Bootamandi.
On becoming a part of AAP in Chandigarh, Paramjit Singh Raipur and Steven Kaler said that they will do their best to support and make AAP candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku victorious in this by-election. On this occasion, along with Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, senior leaders of AAP Jagrup Singh Sekhwan, Jagbir Singh Brar and other party office bearers were also present.
