Will Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann Review Local Poll Preparations in Gujarat on Feb 21-22?
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Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (NationPress) Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), along with Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, are set to embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting February 21, as confirmed by party officials on Friday.
This itinerary will feature numerous public engagements and discussions with local political leaders in anticipation of the forthcoming local body elections.
Upon their arrival on February 21, Kejriwal is expected to address the media. That same day, both leaders will convene with AAP's Gujarat leadership to strategize and evaluate preparations for the imminent elections.
A party insider mentioned, "The purpose of this trip is to assess the current political landscape in Gujarat and to prepare for the local body and Assembly elections scheduled for 2027."
On February 22, the leaders plan to visit Bhavnagar to participate in a large wedding ceremony hosted by the Mandhata Group.
This event is organized under the guidance of AAP state leader Rajubhai Solanki.
Later in the day, they will also attend the consecration of the Murlidhar Temple located in Pache village of Vallabhipur taluka.
The agenda further includes cultural activities, featuring a storytelling session led by motivational speaker Ramesh Ojha.
This visit by AAP's leaders is part of a larger initiative to solidify the party’s foothold in Gujarat, particularly with regard to the local body elections.
In January, Kejriwal had previously visited Gujarat for three days, focused on enhancing organizational outreach and rallying party volunteers across key regions of the state.
During that trip, he engaged with booth-level workers and participated in various zone-specific conferences in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, as reported by party sources.
On January 28, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also visited Ahmedabad independently, emphasizing the welfare initiatives implemented by the AAP government in Punjab.
During this visit, he honored a local gurudwara and highlighted efforts such as universal healthcare coverage, detailing the provision of free medical treatment to families through Punjab's welfare model.