Manish Sisodia reviews booth-level work, stresses grassroots outreach
Jalandhar — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab in-charge and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia convened a meeting with booth in-charges and block presidents in Jalandhar on Tuesday evening to review the party’s organisational preparedness and strengthen booth-level mobilisation ahead of coming elections.
According to the report, the session examined work completed at the booth level so far and assessed arrangements for greater coordination among cadres. Sisodia underlined that effective activity at each booth was the bedrock of a resilient political organisation and urged office-bearers to step up door-to-door contact and local outreach.
The meeting placed particular emphasis on connecting party workers with residents to publicise and facilitate access to government welfare schemes. Officials discussed a range of state initiatives, including the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana for women, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, and the state government’s scheme of free electricity, with a view to ensuring beneficiaries at the booth level were aware of eligibility and application processes.
- Focus: Strengthen booth-level organisation and coordination between in-charges and block presidents.
- Welfare schemes highlighted: Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, free electricity.
- Outcome sought: Better outreach, improved registration and linking of beneficiaries to entitlements.
Party leaders present at the meeting described the progress of organisational work in various halqas. Nitin Kohli, Jalandhar Central halqa in-charge, reported that activities in his area were progressing smoothly under Sisodia’s guidance. State secretary Sandeep Saini addressed developments and welfare initiatives undertaken by the government, while District Planning Committee Chairman Amritpal Singh briefed attendees about local organisational work.
| Person | Designation/Role |
|---|---|
| Manish Sisodia | AAP Punjab in-charge; former Deputy Chief Minister (Delhi) |
| Nitin Kohli | Jalandhar Central halqa in-charge |
| Sandeep Saini | AAP Punjab state secretary |
| Amritpal Singh | District Planning Committee Chairman |
| Ramneek Singh Randhawa | Lok Sabha in-charge, Jalandhar; Chairman, Improvement Trust Jalandhar |
| Dr Amit | Sangathan secretary, Jalandhar Central halqa |
| Aadil | Adviser to the government |
Discussion also covered the party’s strategy to keep workers connected with local households and to ensure the delivery of government programmes at the grassroots. The aim, as described, was twofold: consolidate support through sustained community engagement and translate public welfare measures into tangible benefits at the booth level.
Sisodia welcomed the state government’s recent legislative move to regulate fee hikes in private unaided schools, referring to the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill-2026. Party leaders framed such regulatory steps as part of a broader agenda to shield common citizens from sudden financial burdens and to improve access to essential services.
Local observers said the AAP leadership’s focus on booth organisation mirrors a countrywide recognition among political parties that election outcomes increasingly hinge on micro-level mobilisation — from maintaining accurate voter rolls to resolving local grievances and ensuring that scheme beneficiaries are effectively enrolled.
In Jalandhar, where urban and peri-urban concerns intersect with rural hinterlands, strengthening booth infrastructure also involves practical challenges such as maintaining updated beneficiary lists, ensuring volunteers can reach remote streets and mohallas, and addressing immediate public service issues that influence voter sentiment.
Party functionaries at the meeting were asked to report progress periodically and to intensify training of booth-level workers so that they can better inform residents about entitlements and application procedures for schemes referenced during the review.
There was no announcement of new administrative measures or timelines at the meeting; the emphasis remained on improving existing organisational practices and ensuring that government schemes are communicated effectively to residents at the grassroots.
