New Delhi, June 23, 2025 — In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered twin victories in the assembly bypolls held across four states, sparking celebration among party ranks and drawing sharp political statements from its national convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Addressing supporters and the media after the results, Kejriwal declared that the by-election outcome was a public rejection of both the BJP and the Congress, and asserted that the people are now placing their trust in AAP as an alternative force in Indian politics.

AAP’s Breakthrough in Gujarat and Punjab

According to the Election Commission data and official trends:

• Gopal Italia, a prominent AAP leader and former Gujarat unit president, won the Visavadar seat in Gujarat.

• In Punjab, AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora held a steady lead of over 7,000 votes from the Ludhiana West constituency against Congress rival Bharat Bhushan Ashu, as per early trends.

Meanwhile, the BJP retained the Kadi (SC) seat in Gujarat, with Rajendra Chavda emerging victorious.

The victories came as part of by-elections held on June 19, 2025, in five assembly constituencies — Visavadar and Kadi (Gujarat), Nilambur (Kerala), Kaliganj (West Bengal), and Ludhiana West (Punjab) — with counting taking place on Monday (June 23).

Kejriwal’s Reaction: ‘People Have Rejected BJP & Congress’

Taking to social media platform X, Kejriwal posted in Hindi:

"Many congratulations to all of you on the splendid victory of Aam Aadmi Party in Visavadar seat of Gujarat and Ludhiana West seat of Punjab. Many congratulations and many thanks to the people of Gujarat and Punjab. In both the places, the victory margin has been almost double as compared to the last election."

He claimed that both Congress and BJP had united to try and defeat AAP, but the electorate rejected both parties and voted for a new political direction.

"Both the parties, Congress and BJP, contested the elections together in both the places. Both of them had the same objective - to defeat AAP. But people rejected both these parties in both the places."

Kejriwal emphasized that in Gujarat, where AAP had struggled historically against entrenched players like BJP, the Visavadar win reflects growing support for his party’s governance model and promises.

Celebrations at AAP HQ in Delhi

Jubilant party workers gathered at the AAP headquarters in Delhi soon after early trends indicated wins in two states.

• Laddoos were distributed among workers

• Firecrackers were burst outside the party office

• Supporters raised slogans hailing Kejriwal, Gopal Italia, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

A large number of volunteers and leaders described the outcome as a “vindication of AAP’s people-centric policies” and its focus on education, health, and anti-corruption.

Gujarat Win: Symbolic and Strategic

The Visavadar constituency in Gujarat holds strategic value. It was earlier a Congress bastion before the BJP made inroads. AAP’s win here reflects a third political force gaining relevance in Gujarat, a state long dominated by the two national parties.

Gopal Italia, after his win, said:

“This is the victory of the common people of Gujarat. They want schools, hospitals, jobs, not hate. AAP is the future of Gujarat.”

AAP had contested the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections aggressively but failed to make major inroads then. This win is being viewed as AAP's real entry into Gujarat’s electoral map.

Punjab: Strengthening AAP’s Dominance

AAP is the ruling party in Punjab, and the win in Ludhiana West is seen as endorsement of CM Bhagwant Mann’s governance. Sanjeev Arora’s strong lead over a seasoned Congress politician like Bharat Bhushan Ashu indicates continued voter faith in the party’s leadership.

Kejriwal, in his X post, said:

“The results of Ludhiana West show that the people of Punjab are very happy with the work of the government and they have given more votes than in 2022.”

If trends hold and Arora wins, this will reinforce AAP’s grip over Punjab’s urban electorate, which has been volatile in recent elections.

Impact on National Politics

With the 2029 General Elections inching closer, every bypoll result is being closely analyzed for signals of voter mood. Political analysts believe AAP’s twin victories, even though limited in scale, send a strong symbolic message:

1. Anti-incumbency against both BJP and Congress is real in some states.

2. AAP is emerging as a viable third option in select urban and semi-urban areas.

3. The public is receptive to issue-based politics, especially where AAP campaigns on education, health, and governance reforms.

Opposition Response

While BJP celebrated its Kadi win, the party downplayed AAP’s victory in Visavadar, calling it a “one-off outcome” driven by local dynamics.

Congress leaders were mostly silent on the day’s results, though a few expressed concern over losing ground to AAP, particularly in Punjab where Congress has traditionally been strong.

Final Thoughts: AAP Eyes Expansion

The bypoll wins have revived AAP’s national ambitions, particularly in Gujarat and urban Punjab. With these victories, the party is expected to:

• Step up its grassroots presence in Gujarat

• Consolidate its governance record in Punjab

• Target municipal and local body elections for deeper penetration

Kejriwal’s remarks make it clear that AAP is positioning itself as the primary challenger to BJP nationally, and not Congress, which it increasingly sees as ineffective.

As the full results roll in, AAP’s twin wins in Visavadar and Ludhiana West mark a small but significant turning point in India’s evolving political landscape. With voters signaling fatigue with traditional parties, the space for alternative politics is expanding — and AAP wants to fill it.

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