June 22, 2025: Ludhiana Election Result– The by-election for the Ludhiana West Assembly seat in Punjab is shaping up to be a tightly contested four-cornered battle, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) striving to retain the urban stronghold following the death of sitting MLA Gurpreet Singh Gogi.
Voting for the seat took place on June 19, recording a voter turnout of just 51.33%—the lowest among the five Assembly constituencies that went to polls across the state. The results are expected to be closely watched as a barometer for urban voter sentiment and a test of AAP’s hold in Punjab.
🗳️ The Candidates
- AAP has fielded Sanjeev Arora, a Rajya Sabha MP, in an effort to maintain its influence in Ludhiana’s urban political landscape.
- Representing the Congress is Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a seasoned politician and former state minister.
- The BJP has nominated Jiwan Gupta, aiming to expand its footprint in Punjab post the 2022 Assembly elections.
- The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has placed its bet on Parupkar Singh Ghumman, hoping to regain lost ground in the region.
🔍 Political Stakes
The Ludhiana West seat has long been a crucial urban constituency, and the result will reflect how voters perceive the major parties amid ongoing political turbulence in the state. The AAP government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is under scrutiny for its performance on governance and law & order.
The bypoll also marks an important moment for the Congress, which is attempting a revival in the state, and for the BJP, which continues to make inroads in Punjab post the split with the Akali Dal.
🔄 Background
The seat was declared vacant after the untimely death of Gurpreet Singh Gogi, who had won it for AAP in the 2022 Assembly elections. His passing triggered a by-election that now serves as a litmus test for his party’s popularity in urban Punjab.
📊 Counting and Results
Live updates for the Ludhiana West by-election result are being provided by IndiaToday.in and other major election-tracking platforms. As the counting progresses, political analysts are watching closely for:
- Signs of voter shift in urban Punjab
- Impact of low turnout on AAP’s chances
- Performance of national parties in a state traditionally dominated by regional forces