Ludhiana bypoll battle moves to cyberspace
The Ludhiana West constituency is all set to witness a fiercely contested bypoll, and the battle has now shifted to the digital landscape. As the high-decibel campaign came to an end on Tuesday evening, numerous social media handles have cropped up in support of candidates and their parties. These handles continue to fire political salvos at their opponents as the political battle in cyberspace is now enthralling the voters of the constituency through their mobile devices.
The election authorities had given a “silence period” to the candidates, asking them to refrain from campaigning through any medium from 48 hours before the polling date. However, it seems that this rule has been largely defied, especially in the digital realm. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are now abuzz with political messages, posts, and tweets.
The candidates and their supporters are using these platforms to reach out to a wider audience, share their vision and policies, and counter their opponents’ claims. The battle is not just limited to political parties; even individual supporters and volunteers are actively participating in the online campaign.
The Congress candidate, Simarjit Bains, has been quite active on social media, sharing his vision for the constituency and addressing the concerns of the voters. His supporters have also created a plethora of social media handles, including Facebook groups and Twitter handles, to spread the word about his campaign.
On the other hand, the BJP candidate, Hardeep Singh Dulait, has also been using social media to connect with the voters. His supporters have created a strong online presence, sharing his accomplishments and policies, and engaging with the voters through live chats and Q&A sessions.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, Sandeep Singh Sandhu, has also been quite active on social media, sharing his views on various issues affecting the constituency. His supporters have created a strong online presence, sharing his vision and policies, and engaging with the voters through online debates and discussions.
The online campaign is not just limited to the candidates and their supporters; even the opposition parties are actively participating in the digital battle. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have also created social media handles to support their candidates and spread their message.
The social media campaign has also seen a significant amount of engagement, with many voters actively participating in online discussions and debates. The candidates and their supporters are sharing their views, opinions, and policies, and engaging with the voters through live chats, Q&A sessions, and online debates.
The online campaign is not just limited to the candidates and their supporters; even the local media has been actively participating in the digital battle. Many local news outlets and online publications are sharing updates, analysis, and opinions on the bypoll, and engaging with the voters through social media.
The Ludhiana bypoll is not just a battle between candidates and parties; it is also a test of the strength of the digital campaign. The candidates and their supporters are using social media to reach out to a wider audience, share their vision and policies, and counter their opponents’ claims. The online campaign has also seen a significant amount of engagement, with many voters actively participating in online discussions and debates.
The outcome of the bypoll will be a reflection of the power of social media in shaping public opinion and influencing voter behavior. Will the online campaign give a boost to the candidates and their parties, or will it lead to a more informed and engaged voter turnout? Only time will tell.
