The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially announced its decision to contest the upcoming local body elections in Gujarat without forming alliances with any other political party. AAP's Gujarat State President, Isudan Gadhvi, confirmed that the party intends to go solo as part of its larger mission to bring about political transformation in the state.
With local elections anticipated by the end of the year, the party has already initiated its groundwork. Gadhvi highlighted the success of AAP’s ongoing “Gujarat Jodo” campaign, which he claims has received a strong public response. Within a short span of six days, over 150 public gatherings were conducted across various regions of Gujarat, reportedly drawing more than one lakh participants.
Looking ahead, AAP aims to organise around 2,000 such public meetings over the next two months. Gadhvi further revealed that during the campaign, more than 5,000 individuals affiliated with the BJP and Congress—including farmer leaders, social activists, businessmen, and other local influencers—have joined the AAP.
In addition, a missed call campaign has attracted over five lakh new members within the past month alone. The party claims that nearly 10,000 to 15,000 people are currently joining daily, energising its grassroots network and boosting its on-ground momentum.
Gadhvi remarked that this surge in support reflects widespread public disillusionment with the ruling BJP and a growing trust in AAP’s promise of clean and inclusive politics. He stated, “These aren’t just statistics; they show the disappointment people feel toward existing parties and the expectations they have from AAP.”
In alignment with the festive occasion of Janmashtami, AAP will begin distributing nomination forms for the local body elections. This effort is part of the party’s drive to offer political opportunities to diverse sections of society—especially youth, women, farmers, unemployed individuals, and professionals—many of whom lack prior political experience.
Gadhvi also extended an invitation to committed grassroots workers from the BJP and Congress who feel alienated by internal corruption and dynastic politics. He reiterated AAP's commitment to promoting fresh talent and empowering individuals who genuinely wish to reform Gujarat’s political landscape.
Concluding his address, Gadhvi declared that the people of Gujarat now see AAP as their only hope for change, reaffirming that the party will fight the elections independently, with no ties to Congress or any other political formation.
