AAP state president and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann officially inducted Surjit Kaur, who was earlier declared by the Akali Dal as its candidate from the seat, into AAP and her family into AAP, saying he was "a supporter of leaders like her". You are wholeheartedly welcomed into the family”.

Last week, the Akali Dal had announced support to the BSP candidate for the by-election.

Mann said that Surjeet Kaur and her entire family are religious people who have a lot of sympathy for the 'Panth', Punjab and Punjabis. Her husband Jathedar Pritam Singh also served the people. Surjit Kaur herself has been a councilor twice. Mann said that this family has fought for Punjab and Punjabiyat, they even went to jail to protect the rights of Punjab.

He said that you are lucky that he is the first and only choice of those who want to serve Punjab and Punjabis. He welcomed Surjeet Kaur to team 'Rangla Punjab'.

Mann also said that the condition of Akali Dal is pathetic and it is very unfortunate that after declaring Surjit Kaur as its candidate, they refused to support her. “As always, they are putting their personal selfish agenda above the people and Punjab,” he said.

AAP candidate Mohinder Bhagat said that Pritam Singh was a big Akali leader who had an important position in the Akali Dal.