SAD stalwart Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, a Rajya Sabha MP, and sitting Congress MP Vijay Inder Singla have already intensified their campaigning in the region.
Mann, a comedian known for his satirical comedy, quit People's Party of Punjab (PPP) following differences with party chief Manpreet Singh Badal over tie-up with Congress for Bathinda seat.
Mann, an alumni of Shaheed Udham Singh college at Sunam, had contested the 2012 elections from Lehra seat as a PPP nominee. He came third, but proved to be a hit with the youth of the area who was attracted by his sarcastic speeches.