05
Oct
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced industrialist Rajinder Gupta as its nominee for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Punjab, confirming days of speculation about his possible entry into national politics. Gupta, a leading entrepreneur and founder of the Trident Group, has been a well-known figure in Punjab’s business and development circles. His nomination comes after he stepped down from key advisory posts in the state government, including the vice-chairmanship of the Economic Policy and Planning Board. He also resigned as chairperson of the advisory committee of the Kali Devi temple in Patiala, hinting at a…