Ashok Prashar (Pappi) (born November 28, 1964) is an Aam Aadmi Party politician from Punjab. Currently, he represents the Ludhiana Central Assembly constituency.[1][2][3]
Ashok Prashar Pappi | |
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Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 11 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Surinder Kumar Dawar |
Constituency | Ludhiana Central |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 November 1964 Ludhiana |
Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
Profession | Politician |
Political career
In 2022, he won the Ludhiana Central on an Aam Aadmi Party ticket, he defeated Surinder Kumar Dawar of Congress and Gurdev Sharma Debi of BJP.[4][5] The Aam Aadmi Party gained a strong 79% majority in the sixteenth Punjab Legislative Assembly by winning 92 out of 117 seats in the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election. MP Bhagwant Mann was sworn in as Chief Minister on 16 March 2022.[6]
Highlights
Pioneered the program to add a dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and proteins through fruits and cheese to 4000 midday meals. He further ensured to keep a regular check on the reform initiated and well-executed.[7][8]
- Member (2022–23) Committee on Petitions[9]
- Member (2022–23) Committee on Questions & References[10]
Electoral performance
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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AAP | Ashok Prashar (Pappi) | 32789 | 33.32 | ||
BJP | Gurdev Sharma Debi | 27985 | 28.44 | ||
INC | Surinder Kumar Dawar | 26972 | 27.41 | ||
SAD | Pritpal Singh Pali | 8220 | 8.35 | ||
NOTA | None of the above | ||||
Majority | 4804 | 4.88 | |||
Turnout | |||||
Registered electors | 158,945 | [12] |
References
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