Ludhiana West Bypoll Results 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Takes Lead — Full Results & Analysis
Ludhiana, June 23, 2025 – The by-election for the Ludhiana West Assembly seat has emerged as a high-stakes contest, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Sanjeev Arora securing an early lead in vote counting that began at 8 AM today. The four-way race features key contenders from AAP, Congress, BJP, and SAD—all jostling for power ahead of the impending 2027 Punjab elections.
📊 Vote Tally Snapshot – Latest Update
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Sanjeev Arora (AAP): Leading by 2,844 votes after four rounds of counting
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Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress): Positioned second in the lead board
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Jiwan Gupta (BJP) and Parupkar Singh Ghumman (SAD) remain in the fray, yet trailing behind
A total of 14 candidates contested this bypoll, leaving political heavyweights across major parties on tenterhooks
🔍 What Makes this Bypoll Critical
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Urban Contest for Power
Ludhiana West, a densely populated and politically pivotal urban constituency, could signal voter sentiment toward Punjab’s governance performance -
AAP vs Congress-BJP Strategy
AAP claims that BJP and Congress have unofficially aligned in a bid to challenge Sanjeev Arora’s credibility -
Low Voter Turnout
With a recorded turnout of just 51.3%, this bypoll saw the lowest participation in 18 years. Analysts cite summer heat, urban voter apathy, and mid-session timing for the dip
📌 Campaign Issues
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AAP’s Promise: If Sanjeev Arora wins, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has promised him a ministerial position in state government
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Congress’s Argument: Bharat Bhushan Ashu emphasized defending Punjabi identity and rejecting perceived interference from Delhi-based AAP leadership
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BJP’s Standpoint: Jiwan Gupta appears to be playing the spoiler role, with his vote share possibly tilting the contest’s outcome
⏳ What Comes Next
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Final Rounds: With multiple counting rounds remaining, expect seat swings early afternoon.
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Political Repercussions: AAP’s victory could strengthen its authority in Punjab. Conversely, a Congress win could reshape regional strategies. BJP’s influence will be gauged by its vote base even if not victorious.
