Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, and TMC Win By-Elections in Four States
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured victories in by-elections held across five assembly constituencies in four states. AAP strengthened its position in Punjab and Gujarat, while the BJP managed to win only one seat.
By-Election 2025 Result: The by-elections held across five assembly constituencies in four states showcased a b presence of the Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, and TMC. Four of these seats went to the opposition INDIA bloc, while the NDA managed to retain only one. In Punjab, AAP not only retained its seat but also increased its margin of victory. Meanwhile, in Visavadar, Gujarat, the anti-incumbency trend continued. These results clearly indicate that voters are prioritizing stability and, where dissatisfaction exists, are also showing a willingness to change the ruling party.
Overview of By-Election Results
The results of the by-elections held on June 19th for five assembly seats are now out. These seats were Ludhiana West (Punjab), Kadi and Visavadar (Gujarat), Kaliaganj (West Bengal), and Nilambur (Kerala). The results clearly show that voter trends across different parts of the country are being determined by stability, performance, and local issues.
AAP's Landslide Victory in Punjab's Ludhiana West
In Punjab, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party not only repeated its victory in the Ludhiana West assembly constituency but also increased its margin of victory. In the 2022 elections, AAP's Gurpreet Bassi Gogi defeated Congress' Bharat Bhushan Ashu by 7512 votes. This time, AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora secured 35,144 votes, increasing the winning margin to 10,634. This indicates that the party's hold in Punjab remains b, and voters continue to trust AAP.
Anti-Incumbency Trend Continues in Gujarat's Visavadar
The Visavadar assembly constituency in Gujarat has historically witnessed anti-incumbency votes. Since 2007, the seat has not been held by the BJP. In 2022, AAP won the seat. Even after a by-election necessitated by an AAP MLA switching parties, voters once again opted for an anti-incumbency decision. This suggests that the people of Visavadar base their decisions on local party performance and leadership rather than the state government's performance.
BJP Retains Kadi Seat in Gujarat
The BJP retained the Kadi assembly seat in Mehsana district, Gujarat. This demonstrates that the BJP maintains organizational strength and a stable support base in certain areas. The result was predictable, with voters opting for stability.
TMC's Return in West Bengal's Kaliaganj
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) won the Kaliaganj seat in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee's party continues to demonstrate b performance in the state. This indicates that despite opposition, the TMC still enjoys considerable public support. For the BJP, this signals a need for increased efforts to deepen their roots in Bengal.
Congress-led UDF Wins Kerala's Nilambur
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition won the Nilambur assembly seat in Kerala. The defeat of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) signifies a shift in the state's political landscape. While the Left parties maintain a b base in the state, this loss indicates that Congress still has potential for a comeback. This victory could boost the morale of the INDIA alliance.
