AAP Celebrates Twin Victories in Gujarat and Punjab By-polls

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convener, announced the party's significant wins in the Gujarat and Punjab by-polls, defeating both BJP and Congress. AAP's Gopal Italia secured the Visavadar seat in Gujarat and Sanjeev Arora is leading in Ludhiana West, Punjab, signaling public discontent with the BJP.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 23-06-2025 15:09 IST | Created: 23-06-2025 15:09 IST
AAP Celebrates Twin Victories in Gujarat and Punjab By-polls
Arvind Kejriwal
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In a surprising political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by national convener Arvind Kejriwal, claimed victory in the recent by-polls in Gujarat and Punjab. Kejriwal stated that the election results reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

AAP's candidate Gopal Italia emerged victorious in Visavadar, Gujarat, while Sanjeev Arora leads in the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab, as per early trends. Kejriwal emphasized that this marks a rejection of both Congress and BJP by the electorate.

Celebrations erupted at the AAP headquarters in Delhi, with party supporters distributing laddoos in the wake of their electoral successes. Kejriwal expressed gratitude to voters in both states, noting AAP's significant victory margins compared to the previous elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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