Punjab: ‘Giant killer’ Labh Singh Ugoke’s mother to continue working as contractual sweeper

Punjab | Baldev Kaur, mother of AAP’s Labh Singh, who defeated Congress’ Charanjit S Channi from Bhadaur in Barnala, continues to work as a sweeper at a govt school in Ugoke village. She says,” ‘Jhadu’ is an important part of my life. I’ll continue to do my duty at the school.” pic.twitter.com/OuX5kIPLFr

— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2022

After her 35-year-old son contested and won on a ticket from the AAP, whose election symbol is a broom, Kaur told ANI, “Jhadu (broom) is an important part of my life. I’ll continue to do my duty at the school.”

Ugoke’s victory over Channi, with a margin of 37,558 votes, is considered as one of the biggest upsets in the recently held Assembly polls in Punjab. Ugoke is a mobile shop owner with no political background or experience.

While Ugoke’s poll affidavit mentioned a Hero Honda motorcycle bought in 2014 under assets, Channi has movable and immovable assets worth Rs 7.97 crore and a residence worth Rs 4 crore.

Channi too was once termed the “giant killer” when he had defeated Shiromani Akali Dal’s Bibi Satwant Kaur Sandhu from Chamkaur Sahib. However, in these elections, the outgoing CM has also been defeated in his home constituency Chamkaur Sahib by eye surgeon, AAP candidate and namesake Charanjit Singh.