The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) consolidated its control over the Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib Municipal Council on Thursday by securing all three key leadership positions. Asha Rani was elected president, Baljinder Singh became senior vice-president, and Jatinder Kaur was named vice-president. All three AAP candidates were elected unopposed.
Election Process Conducted by SDM
The election for the top posts of the municipal council was conducted by Fatehgarh Sahib Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Karan Gupta. Before the election process began, all newly elected councillors were administered the oath of office by the SDM. Punjab Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian attended the meeting as the party observer, and Fatehgarh Sahib MLA Lakhbir Singh Rai was also present.
The meeting was originally scheduled for June 23 but was postponed to June 25 due to administrative reasons.
AAP's Majority in MC Polls
In the recently concluded municipal council elections, the AAP secured a clear majority by winning 16 of the 23 wards. The Congress won six seats, while the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) failed to win any seats.
Minister and MLA Statements
Congratulating the newly elected office-bearers, Cabinet Minister Mundian said that a new era of development would begin in Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He praised MLA Lakhbir Singh Rai for ensuring the unanimous election of all three office-bearers.
MLA Rai said, “For the first time, the AAP has secured full control of the MC, reflecting the trust placed in the party by the people of Sirhind.” He emphasised the need for transparent and honest governance, stating that civic issues, public services, sanitation, drinking water facilities, and infrastructure development would be addressed on priority. Rai assured that there would be no shortage of funds for development works in the town.
Newly Elected President's Remarks
Newly elected MC president Asha Rani, a second-term councillor, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in her and said she would work with the cooperation of all members to ensure the overall development of the town.
