AAP's By-Election Victories Signal Major Shift Ahead of 2027 Clash

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP chief, hailed victories in recent Gujarat and Punjab bypolls as a 'semi-final to 2027,' signaling potential electoral shifts ahead. AAP retained Ludhiana West in Punjab and won Visavadar in Gujarat, with Kejriwal emphasizing dissatisfaction with BJP and Congress's alleged collaboration, positioning AAP as a credible alternative.

In a significant political breakthrough, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, celebrated its wins in the Gujarat and Punjab by-elections. These victories are being touted as a prelude to the political landscapes expected in the lead-up to the 2027 assembly elections.

Highlighting AAP's hold in Ludhiana West, candidate Sanjeev Arora achieved victory against Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu by a notable margin of 10,637 votes. Over in Gujarat, former state AAP president Gopal Italia seized the Visavadar seat with a commanding 17,554 vote lead, consolidating the party's status against BJP contenders.

Reacting to these outcomes, Kejriwal criticized Congress's alleged cooperation with BJP, portraying AAP as the burgeoning alternative against established parties. With festivities erupting at AAP's headquarters in Delhi, Kejriwal's statements underline a burgeoning sentiment of change as entrance into 2027 draws closer.

(With inputs from agencies.)