Chandigarh, April 30: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Rustum-e-Hind wrestler Pritpal Singh Phagwara into the Aam Aadmi Party today, further diversifying the party’s membership ahead of upcoming regional initiatives. The ceremony, held in Chandigarh, underscored the administration’s focus on bringing established community leaders into the political mainstream.
Pritpal Singh is widely recognized for his achievements on the wrestling mat, carrying the titles of Hind Kesari and Rustum-e-Hind. His move to the Aam Aadmi Party is viewed by political observers as a significant step in consolidating support within the sports sector and enhancing the party’s visibility in the Doaba belt.
The wrestler stated that the leadership style of the Chief Minister and the ongoing developmental projects throughout Punjab inspired his entry into the party. He affirmed his resolve to work under the Chief Minister’s guidance to connect young people with sports and advocate for public welfare measures in every household.
Welcoming the new member, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann noted that the arrival of grounded individuals from the sports world deepens the party’s connection with the public. He declared that the trust shown by the youth and the sporting community proves that the state is successfully moving toward a period of meaningful transition.
The induction ceremony concluded with the Chief Minister offering well wishes for Pritpal Singh’s political career. Party officials maintained that the influx of respected personalities from various sectors of society continues to build the party’s momentum on the ground in Punjab.
