On Friday, Aman Arora, a minister in the Bhagwant Mann-led government, was appointed as the new president of AAP in Punjab. Sherry Kalsi was appointed as the working president. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made the announcement on social media (X).
Aman Arora’s appointment highlights the party’s strategy of balancing Hindu-Sikh representation. Arora, a prominent Hindu face, will now lead the party, while Bhagwant Mann, a Sikh, continues to serve as the Chief Minister. This leadership formula mirrors the approach previously adopted by Congress in Punjab, where they balanced leadership with both Hindu and Sikh faces.
Aman Arora has a strong political legacy, taking up his late father Babu Bhagwan Das Arora’s mantle after his passing in 2000. His appointment as AAP president marks a significant shift in the party’s leadership structure, aiming to further strengthen its position in Punjab.