Kulwinder Sandhu
the Assembly segment, which has always been at the centre stage of Punjab politics, is all set to witness an exciting battle with Bollywood actor Sonu Sood announcing his sister Malvika Sood’s candidature from the seat.
The SAD has again decided to bet on its youth leader Barjinder Singh, alias Makhan Brar, a popular figure among the locals. The Congress is yet to announce its candidate.
Locals say they are fed up with the false promises made by politicians. “We need someone who can frame policies for the development of the segment. A lot needs to be done. The drug menace, crumbling education and healthcare systems, and poor civic amenities are the bane of the segment,” said Bhavna Bansal, a social activist.
Ajay Sood, a progressive farmer, said: “Moga needs good railway connectivity, which will attract the industry, create job avenues and provide local traders with more business opportunities.”
Past trend
Joginder Pal Jain of the Congress won the seat twice — in 2007 and 2012. He, however, resigned from the party later. In the 2013 bypoll, Jain again won the seat but, this time, on the SAD ticket. In the 2017 poll, Youth Congress leader Dr Harjot Kamal won.
Electorate strength
Total voters 1,99,440
Male 1,05,410
Female 94,017
Third gender 13
Battling poor amenities, drug menace
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