AAP makes historic inroads in Gujarat with Visavadar bypoll win; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Gujarat, June 23, 2025: Ahmedabad, June 23, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) marked a major political milestone in Gujarat as senior leader Gopal Italia clinched a sweeping victory in the Visavadar Assembly by-election.
Italia won the seat by an impressive margin of 17,554 votes, securing a total of 75,942 votes, sending a strong message to both the BJP and Congress, traditionally dominant in the state.
Celebrations broke out at AAP’s Gujarat headquarters as party workers and supporters gathered to cheer the result, waving flags, bursting crackers, and dancing to dhol beats. The victory is being hailed as a turning point for AAP in Gujarat’s political landscape.
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Reacting to the result, AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal said, “This is not just a win — it’s a clear message that the people of Gujarat are ready for change. Gopal Italia’s victory proves that Gujarat now sees hope in AAP.”
The Visavadar seat was closely watched as a test of AAP’s growing presence beyond Delhi and Punjab. Italia, a prominent Patidar leader and former state president of AAP Gujarat, led a grassroots campaign focused on governance, anti-corruption, and public welfare.
Political observers say this win could reshape electoral equations in Gujarat ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, giving AAP a stronger foothold in a state long dominated by BJP.