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AAP Names Rajinder Gupta for Punjab Rajya Sabha Bypoll
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially announced industrialist Rajinder Gupta, chairman of Trident Group, as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab. The seat became vacant after Sanjeev Arora resigned following his victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll and subsequent induction as a minister in the Punjab government.
According to the party’s official statement, “The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Aam Aadmi Party hereby announces to nominate Shri Rajinder Gupta as a candidate for election to the Rajya Sabha by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of Punjab.” Gupta is expected to file his nomination in the Punjab Assembly today, reportedly in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Initially, Kamal Oswal of the Oswal Group was considered the frontrunner for the Rajya Sabha seat. However, sources revealed that Gupta’s name emerged during the final weeks of deliberation within the party. With AAP holding a dominant majority in the 117-member Punjab Assembly, Rajinder Gupta is widely expected to secure the seat in the Upper House.
Ahead of the nomination, Gupta resigned as vice-chairman of the State Economic Policy and Planning Board and as chairperson of the Kali Devi Temple Advisory Committee, fueling speculation about his candidature.
Apart from his industrial ventures, Rajinder Gupta has served as president of the Punjab Cricket Association. His contributions to Indian trade and industry were recognised with the Padma Shri award in 2007.
The nomination process for the Punjab Rajya Sabha bypoll begins on October 6, with voting scheduled for October 24, 2025.
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Published: Oct 05, 2025
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