Junagadh, June 23 -- After winning the Visavadar Assembly bye-election by 17,554 votes, AAP leader Gopal Italia credited victory to public support, called it a historic result against the BJP's efforts, and highlighted growing faith in AAP leadership in Gujarat.

"The public contested these elections... I was only a medium. When the people contest the elections themselves, it is confirmed that the results would be historic... The BJP did everything to win these elections... This is people's win," Italia said while speaking to ANI.

"The people want change in Gujarat... The people have faith in the AAP and its leadership... I thank everyone who was involved in these elections," he added.

The party had fielded Gopal Italia, a former Gujara...