CHANDIGARH: In the four assembly constituencies where by-elections were held, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) garnered 46 percent of the total vote share, surpassing Congress at 33 percent and BJP at 10 percent, according to Punjab AAP president Aman Arora. Arora took a dig at both Congress and BJP, emphasizing AAP's growing dominance.
Arora highlighted the defeat of Congress leaders Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in their home constituencies, as their wives lost these by-polls. He stated that AAP’s victory represents the collective strength of the party, which is bigger than any individual. He praised AAP for being the most disciplined political party in Punjab, focused on addressing issues that matter most to the people and committed to the welfare of all citizens.
He alleged that if anyone is more pleased about the defeats of Raja Warring and Sukhjinder Randhawa, it is Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa. Arora pointed out that Congress is no longer a unified party but is fragmented into multiple factions Bajwa Misal, Channi Misal, Randhawa Misal, and Warring Misal each focused on its own interests rather than the party’s collective goals.
Arora claimed that the recent by-poll results have made it clear that the people of Punjab continue to trust AAP’s leadership and policies. “Despite some initial misconceptions about the party's chances, especially in urban areas, AAP secured a decisive victory,” he said.
He added that the saffron party’s expectations of a stronghold in urban areas, especially in places like Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, and Barnala, were unmet, with the BJP’s vote share being significantly low.
“While AAP’s vote share in urban areas was particularly strong, further solidifying their support base with 43 percent in municipalities compared to Congress's 36 percent and BJP's mere 10 percent, this clear mandate reflects the people’s faith in the party’s vision for Punjab’s development,” he said.
He emphasized that the results prove the people of Punjab continue to trust AAP’s leadership and vision for a corruption-free government. Arora credited the victory to the hard work of party workers, volunteers, and leaders who campaigned tirelessly, often at the expense of their personal time and resources. He also acknowledged the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, who entrusted him with the responsibility of party president, and pledged to continue working as a united team to fulfill the promises made to the people of Punjab.
He further said the victory reflects the people’s strong support for AAP’s commitment to improving Punjab’s healthcare, education, and employment opportunities while eradicating corruption. He pointed out that AAP has successfully brought revolutionary changes to the state, such as free electricity, nearly 48,000 job opportunities provided without bribes or recommendations, and significant investments in education and healthcare.
Arora expressed confidence that AAP’s success would continue in future elections, including municipal corporation, district, and block samiti elections.
