Jalandhar News: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered significant victories in the bypolls held in Ludhiana West (Punjab) and Visavadar (Gujarat), prompting celebrations among party leaders and supporters.
Nitin Kohli, in-charge of AAP’s Central Assembly constituency in Jalandhar, led a victory celebration at the party office alongside supporters.
Speaking on the occasion, Kohli said the mandate reflected the people’s overwhelming trust in the party. “The AAP has worked hard to earn the trust of voters in Ludhiana West and Visavadar. This victory is a result of good governance and law and order,” he said.
He credited the win to the leadership of AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, and state president Aman Arora. “Their guidance and the unwavering support of the public have played a vital role in this success. I extend heartfelt congratulations to all the winning candidates and gratitude to the voters,” he said.
Kohli added that the party has delivered on the guarantees it promised during the formation of the Punjab government — including free electricity, 24/7 power supply, reforms in government schools, establishment of mohalla clinics, guaranteed employment for youth, and corruption-free governance.
He also mentioned that promises like debt relief for farmers, better facilities for traders, and a drug-free Punjab were actively pursued, and the public has acknowledged these efforts at the ballot box.
He highlighted that Punjab stood firm on issues such as water rights and adopted pro-people initiatives like the land pooling policy. Kohli also mentioned the launch of the ‘Punjab Industrial Revolution’ on June 10, 2025 — a state-level industrial reform package comprising 12 major reforms aimed at simplifying processes, ensuring time-bound approvals, and promoting investor-friendly governance.
He further said that the state government introduced a digital reform allowing citizens to complete land registration and property transfer processes via mobile applications, eliminating the need to visit government offices.
“This victory in two states proves that the people stand firmly with the AAP government because we have lived up to their expectations,” Kohli added.
Development and honest governance driving success: Mahinder Bhagat
Cabinet Minister and Jalandhar West MLA Mahinder Bhagat said the win in Ludhiana West is a strong endorsement of the party’s development-focused and anti-drug policies.
Referring to campaigns like ‘War Against Drugs,’ he said the people have recognized and supported the party’s sincere efforts. “This victory is not just about one seat; it represents a strong public mandate that motivates us to continue working better,” he said.
Ludhiana win marks a turning point in Punjab politics: Mayor Dhir Jalandhar Mayor Vanit Dhir described the result as a defining moment in Punjab politics. “This is not just a win on one seat — it reflects public outrage against corrupt and superficial politics,” he said, adding that voters are now more influenced by real work on the ground than empty promises.
“The broom is no longer just a symbol of cleanliness; it now represents political reform,” he said. Dhir lauded the dedication of party workers and said that their energy and passion have created a wave of change across Punjab. “The AAP leadership stands shoulder to shoulder with its workers — from the streets to the assembly,” he said.
A mandate for trust and transparency: Rajwinder Kaur Thiara Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust, Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, said the result is a reflection of people’s trust in transparent governance.
“The people of Punjab have now aligned themselves with development and integrity,” she said. She credited the victory to the party’s work on education, healthcare, and drug de-addiction, and called the result a symbol of the changing mindset in Punjab.
“This is more than just a bypoll win — it represents a shift in public thinking and gives us greater responsibility to serve the people,” she said.
Leaders present at the celebration included:
Punjab Cabinet Minister Mahinder Bhagat, Jalandhar Mayor Vanit Dhir, Jalandhar Improvement Trust Chairperson Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, District President Amritpal, AAP leaders Atul Bhagat, Chandan Grewal, Ramesh Mittal (Chairman of Lovely Group), Subhash Sharma (Chairman, Kartarpur Improvement Trust), Lok Sabha in-charge Ramneek Randhawa, Ludhiana Women Wing President Gurpreet Kaur, District Trade Wing President Inderwans Singh Chaddha, Atam Prakash Singh, Sanjeev Trehan, Vikas Grover, Tarun Sikka, Ajay Chopra, Naresh Sharma, Jatin Gulati, Harjeet Minhas, Ashok Sabharwal, Manish, Manjeet Rawat, Rajeev Gill, Kumkum, Amanpreet Kaur, Ravinder Kaur Ganga Devi, Punjab Joint Secretary Harcharan Singh Sandhu, Deepak Sandhu, Rupinder Singh, Roni, Romi Wadhwa, and AAP leaders Deepak Kumar, Naresh Sharma, Ajay Chopra, Gurpreet Kaur, and Jatin Gulati.
