The morale-boosting "Block Observers Milni" (meeting) of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held in Jalandhar on Wednesday, attended by legislators, Members of Parliament and block-level observers, underlined the party's organisational strength and its connect with households across villages in Punjab.
AAP holds block observers' meet in Jalandhar; CM Mann and Sisodia push unity, set 100-seat target
The Tribune 3 weeks ago
CM Mann said, "Time keeps testing us. But you've passed many tests. We don't need to test you again on who you are with. Your presence is encouragement enough for us. We are Punjabis, we stand our ground."
During the meeting, party observers were issued fresh SOPs for the next phase of grassroots outreach at the village and ward levels ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. They were asked to form committees by involving 10 members from each village or ward and engage them in door-to-door campaigns to inform people about the state government's schemes and address grievances.
Those present included party president Aman Arora, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Deputy Speaker Jai Kishan Singh Rouri, and Ministers Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Mohinder Bhagat, Lal Chand Kataruchak, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Dr Ravjot Singh and Brahm Shankar Jimpa, among others.
Ministers Sanjeev Arora and Harjot Bains, and MPs Malwinder Singh Kang and Meet Hayer could not attend due to organisational engagements. MLAs were neither summoned under any directive nor required to attend, and their participation was entirely optional.
Ministers and MLAs were specifically requested to prioritise ongoing work in their respective constituencies. Those handling pending administrative and developmental responsibilities were advised not to attend, ensuring that governance and public service delivery were not disrupted.
Senior AAP leaders reiterated that it was a "routine" workers’ meet and downplayed the recent exit of seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the party, who had joined BJP. There was no detailed discussion on the issue, except for brief references by Sisodia and CM Mann.
Referring to the exit of seven MPs, CM Mann said, "The Ocean isn't affected if someone draws a pitcher of water from it. But you get to know the worth of the pitcher. The party will continue like it always did."
Outdoor games
AAP aimed at conveying the message that its cadre was strong enough to battle the storm ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. To lighten the mood, MLAs and block observers played games like tug of war.
Booklets for observers
Each observer has been given a booklet titled "AAP di pind te ward milni". They have been told to identify one good leader and four-five active workers in every village/ward to strengthen party's organisational structure and highlight welfare schemes of the Mann government.
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