Hans News Service Chandigarh

Jailedformer Punjab minister and AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar’s Facebook post on Tuesday claimed that he will not contest the upcoming assembly elections.

Bhullar, who is a legislator from the Patti assembly constituency, is currently lodged in jail in connection with the suicide of an official of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation. The AAP is yet to announce a candidate from the Patti assembly seat.

Bhullar’s Facebook post claimed that he would not fight the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.

“I have heard the sentiments expressed by the brothers and sisters of the Patti constituency regarding the party fielding me once again in the upcoming elections. However, I have decided not to contest the election,” the post said.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Patti constituency. I bow my head in deep respect before your love, affection and sentiments. I shall remain indebted to the people of Patti constituency throughout my life. My sincere thanks to every brother and sister who has stood by me and supported me at every step,” the post read.

Bhullar was arrested on March 23, two days after the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, the district manager of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar.