SAD(A) candidate from Ludhiana withdraws from contest

Akali Dal (Amritsar) candidate for Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat Talib Singh Sandhu today surrendered his party ticket and announced his support to SAD-BJP combine candidate Manpreet Singh Ayali.
The former MLA informed about his decision to party president Simranjit Singh Maan.
Later while speaking to reporters, Sandhu said he did want to fight against a person of Ayali's stature who was known for his contribution to the Zila Parishad during his five year tenure as its president.
Polling will be held in Punjab and April 30.