Harjit Singh Adaltiwal joins AAP along with supporters

Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 6:38 PM

Adaltiwal specifically requested for presence of Mr. Phoolka

Ludhiana: 2 April 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen): 

Leaving a major setback to the ruling Shrimoni Akali Dal (Badal), Harjit Singh Adaltiwal, senior Akali leader and Organizing Secretary SAD and Founder President of Kambojh Organisarion of India, today joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) along with hundreds of allies.

S. Adaltiwal had specifically requested for the presence of Mr. Phoolka, AAP candidate from Ludhiana at his joining. A Press conference was held at 11 am at Patiala attended by S. Adaltiwal, Mr. Phoolka and Dr. Dharamvir Gandhi, AAP candidate from Patiala. The AAP leaders termed the joining of Adaltiwal and his supporters as a clear sign of the increasing popularity of AAP among Punjabis.

S. Adaltiwal is also the former vice chairman of Punjab State Backward Classes Commission (PSBCC) and has organized many mega rallies for SAD. In addition, he has served SAD for 36 years.

Speaking to media persons, S. Adaltiwal said, “I have quit SAD (B) due to its anti Punjab policies and have now decided to become a part of the Aam Aadmi party. I will do his best to ensure the victory of AAP in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.”