President of the People’s Party of Punjab (PPP) Manpreet Singh Badal said today that “for the formation of a credible alternative in the ensuing assembly elections, we are open for talks with other parties, including the BSP and the SAD (Longowal)”. But he clarified that as of now, the PPP was not holding talks, either formal or informal, with any party, except for the CPI and the CPM. Regarding talks with the Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) for a poll alliance, his answer was “ no”.
On the possibility of issuing an invitation to the BSP or the SAD (Longowal) for an election alliance, Manpreet said: “We can’t send an invitation to these parties through newspapers. However, if I get an opportunity to meet any of the leaders of these parties, I will approach them on the issue.”
Manpreet was here to inaugurate a blood donation camp organised by his party to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Bibi Wala road. Manpreet was among those to donate blood.As many as 26 units of blood were collected by a team of the blood bank of the local civil hospital.
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