The explanation follows the victory of Sanjeev Arora, the party’s incumbent Punjabi member of the Upper House, in the Ludhiana West assembly by-election.
His Rajya Sabha seat is now vacant as a result of the victory.
“Kejriwal nahin ja raha (Kejriwal is not going), even though you (the media) have sent me there multiple times already,” Kejriwal stated during a press conference on Monday.
‘Semi-Final to 2027’: AAP’s Confidence Boost After Bypoll Wins
In a political landscape constantly shifting, the recent assembly bypolls across four states have brought a fresh wave of enthusiasm for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The party emerged victorious in two out of five seats — Ludhiana West in Punjab and Visavadar in Gujarat — marking a significant moment in its growing national footprint.
Kejriwal Hails the Wins as a ‘Semi-Final’
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the bypoll results as a ‘semi-final to 2027’, alluding to the upcoming assembly elections in both Punjab and Gujarat. With these victories, AAP sees renewed momentum and confidence as it prepares to solidify its position in these key states.
Who Will Replace Arora in Rajya Sabha?
While the celebration continues, the focus also shifts to internal party decisions. With the recent Rajya Sabha win of Sandeep Arora, the party now needs to nominate a replacement.
The AAP’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) is set to decide on Arora’s replacement within a week, a move that is expected to impact the party’s future parliamentary strategy.
Kejriwal Not Headed to Rajya Sabha
Amid the buzz, there have been speculations about Arvind Kejriwal possibly entering the Rajya Sabha. However, both Kejriwal and party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar have dismissed these rumors.
“Arvind Kejriwal is not going to Rajya Sabha… He is the national convenor of AAP,” Kakkar clarified, putting an end to the rumors.