{"id":161147,"date":"2026-04-29T19:27:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timespunjab.com\/?p=161147"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:15:31","slug":"rustum-e-hind-wrestler-pritpal-phagwara-joins-aap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timespunjab.com\/?p=161147","title":{"rendered":"Rustum-e-Hind wrestler Pritpal Phagwara joins AAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8211; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducts Pritpal Singh into the party<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Rajinder Kumar) Chandigarh, April 29 2026: <\/strong>The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is continuously strengthening on the ground in Punjab. Influenced by the policies and developmental works of the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, prominent leaders and personalities from every section of society are continuously joining the party. In this series, the sports fraternity of Punjab received a major boost today when renowned wrestler Pritpal Singh Phagwara joined AAP in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. OSD Rajvir was also present on the occasion<\/p>\n<p>With prestigious titles like Rustum-e-Hind and Hind Kesari to his name, the inclusion of wrestler Pritpal Singh not only strengthens the party in the sports sector but also significantly boosts its presence in the Doaba region.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming Pritpal Singh, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the growing trust of players and youth in the party reflects that Punjab is rapidly moving on the path of change. He added that the inclusion of grounded sportspersons like Pritpal Singh will further deepen the party\u2019s roots.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, wrestler Pritpal Singh said that the working style of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his mission to make Punjab a \u2018Rangla Punjab\u2019 inspired him to enter politics. He resolved that under the Chief Minister\u2019s guidance, he will work with full dedication to connect the youth of Punjab with sports and to take public welfare initiatives to every household. 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