Sanjeev Arora of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won the Ludhiana West by-election. His victory has vacated a Rajya Sabha seat, prompting the party to select a new candidate.
Ludhiana West Assembly By-Election 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and current Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjeev Arora, has won the Ludhiana by-election. The party had fielded him as their candidate for this seat. His election as MLA will now vacate his Rajya Sabha seat, requiring the party to formulate a new strategy for its replacement.
Delhi AAP President's comments on the vacated Rajya Sabha seat
AAP's Delhi state president and senior leader, Saurabh Bharadwaj, stated that Sanjeev Arora was an excellent candidate. He is a long-time resident and active member of Ludhiana, having performed commendable work even while serving as a Rajya Sabha member. Bharadwaj described Arora's victory as a matter of pride for the party. He acknowledged that a Rajya Sabha seat is now vacant and that the party will decide on a replacement. However, he emphasized that this win wasn't intended to vacate the Rajya Sabha seat, but rather to serve the people.
Public Seal of Approval on the Mann Government: Sisodia
Senior AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, attributed this Punjab victory to the popularity of Bhagwant Mann's government policies. He stated that the people's choice of a b candidate like Sanjeev Arora clearly indicates their satisfaction with the Mann government's work. The results, he said, confirm the developmental work undertaken in Punjab over the past three years.
Gujarat Victory Equally Significant
Manish Sisodia also commented on AAP's victory in Gujarat. He stated that Gopal Italia, the party's leader in Gujarat, will now be able to raise the people's issues with greater strength. This victory, he emphasized, is significant not just for the party but for the people of Gujarat, providing them with a new voice to champion their rights.
Who will replace Sanjeev Arora in the Rajya Sabha?
With Sanjeev Arora becoming an MLA, his Rajya Sabha seat will become vacant. The question now arises as to whom the Aam Aadmi Party will nominate to fill the Rajya Sabha seat. The party has clarified that this decision will be made after internal discussions at the organizational level.
