Arvind Kejriwal, national convenor of the AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) which is the main opposition party in Punjab, is on a two-day visit to the state to "hold a dialogue" with farmers in Punjab. AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha said in a video statement made in Punjabi ahead of the visit that "Farmers and businessmen in Punjab are having a hard time. The successive governments have given them false hope. All political parties have only deceived them".

Earlier, Arvind Kejriwal had held a townhall with traders and businessmen in Punjab regarding their issues, The AAP plans to contest all 117 seats in the Assembly and is being seen as a solid contendor for winning power in the state. Bhagwant Mann, MP and 'unofficial' CM face of the party in the state, is also speaking at this event for farmers.