Earlier, there was speculation that Kejriwal-loyalist Himmat Singh Sergill will be elevated as the state unit chief. Ghuggi, who joined the AAP in February, banks on his gift of gab. His direct rivals would be political stalwarts Capt Amarinder Singh (Congress) and deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal (Shiromani Akali Dal). The newly appointed Punjab AAP convener Gurpreet Ghuggi addressing a rally in Amritsar on Sunday. Also read | Sidhu floats new party in Punjab, breakaway AAP group likely to join hands

Source: Hindustan Times September 05, 2016 04:41 UTC