Later, Sharma held a meeting at the Punjab University, which was and attended by many faculty members.

All India Youth Organisation president Ved Parkash Mamgai also extended support to Sharma.

Lok Shakti poll campaign n In an intensive campaign launched by the local unit of the Lok Shakti, the party leaders have held various functions at Mauli Jagran, Makhan Majra, Maloya, Dadu Majra, Kajheri, Khudda Jassu, Hallo Majra and various other colonies.

Demand for statehood n The Chandigarh Democratic Front has called for according of statehood to Chandigarh after including areas adjoining to the City. In a press release issued here today, Front president Kanwar Pal Gehlot said Chandigarh should also have a Vidhan Sabha and areas like Kalka and Naraingarh in Haryana, Morinda and Banur in Punjab and Nalagarh in HP should be included in it. Christians decide to support Bansal.