Sushil Kumar Rinku’s campaign was given a strong push in the right direction when senior Ex-Minister Bhagat Chunni Lal’s son, Mahinder Bhagat joined the AAP in the presence of CM Bhagwant Mann.
Mahinder Bhagat had contested with a BJP ticket from Jalandhar west and is the son of Bhagat Chunni Lal. His family has been a part of the BJP since its Jan Sang days and has a strong hold on the bhagat community. Mahinder bhagat has occupied many high-profile positions in the BJP. This is a great set-back for the BJP.