AAP's Resounding Victory in Ludhiana West Bolsters Confidence Ahead of 2027

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained the Ludhiana West Assembly seat, a significant win after its prior electoral setbacks. This victory, seen as a key test for Punjab's ruling AAP, boosts its confidence for the upcoming 2027 state elections. Sanjeev Arora defeated Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu by 10,637 votes.

In a crucial political contest, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has successfully retained the Ludhiana West Assembly seat, overcoming setbacks in previous elections. The significant victory provides a much-needed boost for Punjab's ruling party and showcases public approval of its governance under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Sanjeev Arora, representing AAP, triumphed over Congress contestant Bharat Bhushan Ashu with a convincing lead of 10,637 votes. This electoral win occurs amid intra-party challenges for Congress, which had hoped to reclaim the urban constituency that it historically dominated.

Party leader Arvind Kejriwal hailed the win as an endorsement of his administration's policies, setting the stage for the 2027 state elections. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema confidently deemed it a 'semi-final' success, predicting continued dominance for AAP in future political battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)