{"id":164839,"date":"2026-08-19T16:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timespunjab.com\/?p=164839"},"modified":"2026-08-19T18:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:10:23","slug":"inspired-by-pro-people-policies-of-bhagwant-mann-govt-former-india-cricketer-manpreet-singh-gony-international-gold-medallist-kunar-join-aap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timespunjab.com\/?p=164839","title":{"rendered":"Inspired By Pro-People Policies Of Bhagwant Mann Govt, Former India Cricketer Manpreet Singh \u2018Gony\u2019 &#038; International Gold Medallist Kunar Join AAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8211; CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Welcomes Both Sports Personalities Into AAP, Says Their Experience Will Inspire Punjab\u2019s Youth Towards Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Support Of Youth Who Have Made Punjab Proud On Sports Fields Will Strengthen Campaign To Create \u2018Rangla Punjab\u2019: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Gony, Kunar Say Impressed By Policies &amp; Development Works Of Bhagwant Mann Govt, Assure Full Support For Strengthening AAP &amp; Welfare Of Punjab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Rajinder Kumar) CHANDIGARH; 19th August 2026: <\/strong>Inspired by the pro-people policies of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the development works being carried out by the Bhagwant Mann Government, former Indian cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony and international gold medallist athlete Kunar joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the sportspersons into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cToday, the Aam Aadmi Party family has witnessed another very remarkable addition. The support of such youth, who have made Punjab proud on the sports fields, will give further strength to our campaign to create \u2018Rangla Punjab\u2019. Their experience will be of great help in inspiring the youth towards sports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Minister warmly welcomed both players into the party and honoured them by presenting siropas before formally inducting them into the Aam Aadmi Party. Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian was also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After joining the AAP, Manpreet Singh Gony and Kunar said, \u201cWe are highly impressed by the policies of the Punjab Government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and the work being undertaken for the development of the state. We will work with complete sincerity for strengthening the party and for the welfare of Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The induction of the two sportspersons further strengthens the Aam Aadmi Party\u2019s connect with Punjab\u2019s youth and sports community, while reflecting the growing participation of accomplished young Punjabis in the state\u2019s public and political life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Welcomes Both Sports Personalities Into AAP, Says Their Experience 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