AAP'S 'FAKE' PROMISES WILL BE THEIR UNDOING: RAJA WARRING

AAP state chief Arora pins blame on other political parties for 'failing' to stop discharge of waste into the water body

- Sukhpreet Singh

LUDHIANA: A resolution of the Buddha Nullah pollution issue was the key among the five promises announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday as it officially launched its campaign for the upcoming municipal corporation elections.

The party's state president Aman Arora, accompanied by other senior leaders, announced the promises that included access to clean drinking water, a garbage-free city, 100 electric buses and four inter-state bus stands in the city.

Arora assured the voters that these promises will be prioritized and implemented within an hour of an AAP mayor being installed. He highlighted what he said was the party's commitment to transforming the city's infrastructure, tackling pollution and the overall quality of life. Senior party leaders, local councillor candidates and supporters joined the event.

The pollution in Buddha Nullah, which has historically been a major issue for the party, is the centerpiece of the AAP campaign for the elections slated on December 21.

Blaming the other political parties for the problem, Arora underscored that the project will focus on stopping untreated sewage and industrial waste discharge into the canal, which has severely affected public health. He promised the use of advanced technology and strict regulations to restore Buddha Nullah to its natural.

"Reviving Buddha Nullah is not just an environmental concern, but a matter of public health and dignity for Ludhiana," Arora said.