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AAP led in just 33 of Punjab's 117 Assembly segments in 2024. Can it retain power in 2027?
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What Happened?
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, AAP led in only 33 out of 117 Assembly segments in Punjab, a significant drop from 92 seats won in 2022. With elections due in 2027, the political landscape is shifting.
Key points
- Gurmeet Singh Khudian of AAP won in Lambi in 2022 but lost in 2024.
- AAP's vote share fell from 42.3% in 2022 to 26.2% in 2024.
- Congress led in 37 seats in 2024, while BJP led in 23.
- Punjab's new voter list published on October 12 shows over 20 million voters.
- AAP won six out of seven Assembly by-elections held after the Lok Sabha vote.
Key insights
- The decline in AAP's support may indicate voter dissatisfaction with its governance.
- Potential alliances between BJP and SAD could reshape the political landscape in Punjab.
- The upcoming elections will test AAP's ability to regain lost ground and voter trust.
Why it matters
The shifting political dynamics in Punjab could impact governance and policy direction leading up to the 2027 elections.
Entities
Aam Aadmi Party· OrganizationShiromani Akali Dal· OrganizationBharatiya Janata Party· OrganizationCongress· OrganizationGurmeet Singh Khudian· PersonParkash Singh Badal· PersonHarsimrat Kaur Badal· PersonPunjab· State
Source
India Today
