Balbir Singh Seechewal, Vikramjit Singh Sahney to be AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha from Punjab

By PTI

CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab on Saturday declared famous environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal and an entrepreneur, philanthropist and social activist Vikramjit Singh Sahney as its candidates for Rajya Sabha seats from the state.

An announcement on this regard was made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on his Twitter deal with.

“I am happy to announce that AAP is nominating two Padma Shri awardees for the Rajya Sabha. One is environmentalist Padma Shri Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and second is Padma Shri Vikramjit Singh Sahney. My best wishes to both of them,” stated CM Mann in a tweet.

The time period of Rajya Sabha members from Punjab Ambika Soni (Congress) and Balwinder Singh Bhunder (Shiromani Akali Dal) is because of expire on July 4.

The final date for the submitting of nominations is May 31.

The scrutiny of nominations shall be performed on June 1 whereas the final date of for the withdrawal of candidature is June 3.

The date of polling is June 10 from 9 am to 4 pm.

The counting shall be held on the identical day at 5 pm.