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Jun
Ludhiana (National Times): The battle for Ludhiana West, one of Punjab’s most politically sensitive and urban constituencies, has begun, with voting officially underway in what is seen as a mini-referendum on AAP’s state leadership. A total of 1.74 lakh voters are casting their ballots today to elect a new MLA in a contest dominated by big names and new faces. The by-election was necessitated by the untimely demise of AAP legislator Gurpreet Gogi earlier this year. While the constituency has historically swayed between Congress and the Akali Dal, this time the dynamics are more complex—with AAP fighting to retain its…