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In a significant reshaping of Gujarat\u2019s political landscape, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed a major victory in the Visavadar assembly by\u2011election on June 23, 2025, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held firm in the Kadi constituency. The results mark a milestone for AAP and raise fresh questions about Congress\u2019s dwindling influence in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visavadar \u2013 AAP Upsets BJP<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AAP\u2019s Gopal Italia defeated BJP\u2019s Kirit Patel by a commanding margin of over 17,000 votes\u2014securing 75,942 to Patel\u2019s 58,388\u2014after a closely watched 21-round count in Junagadh district .The seat fell vacant when former AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani switched to BJP in December 2023 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kadi \u2013 BJP Maintains Grip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In contrast, the BJP retained the reserved SC\u2011seat of Kadi, with Rajendra Chavda defeating Congress\u2019s Ramesh Chavda by nearly 39,500 votes . The seat was earlier vacated by the passing of BJP MLA Karshan Solanki in February 2025 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voter Turnout & Voting Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polling took place peacefully on June 19, with Visavadar recording roughly 54% voter turnout by 5\u202fpm, close to the 56.6% registered in the 2022 polls. A unique feature was the introduction of \u201cgreen booths\u201d\u2014poll stations decorated with mango and asopalav leaves, offering saplings to promote environmental awareness\u2014and prohibition on mobile phones inside polling booths .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broader Political Ramifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This split result highlights shifting dynamics in Gujarat politics. While BJP consolidates its hold in traditional strongholds like Kadi, AAP\u2019s victory in Visavadar\u2014once considered a BJP bastion\u2014is seen as a major breakthrough . Analysts interpret it as indicative of growing grassroots dissatisfaction and AAP\u2019s ability to connect with local issues .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congress in Crisis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The poor performance of Congress\u2014faring poorly in both Visavadar and Kadi\u2014has triggered fallout within the party. Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil has resigned from his post, acknowledging the need for urgent organizational overhaul before the next major election .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why This Matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AAP\u2019s Rise: Winning in Visavadar shows AAP isn’t just confined to Delhi or Punjab\u2014it\u2019s making inroads in Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congress\u2019s Decline: With negligible footprints in both seats, Congress faces intensified pressure to reinvent itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJP\u2019s Resilience:\u00a0Though they lost one seat, BJP’s strong performance in Kadi reaffirms their continued dominance in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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