India, July 2 -- Once seen as a Delhi-centric outfit, AAP's latest wins in BJP strongholds Ludhiana West and Visavadar signal not only a shift in public sentiment but also the party's growing national stature

The Aam Aadmi Party is delighted after its recent win in the Gujarat and Punjab by-elections. These victories in states dominated by the BJP indicate a shift in the Party's fortunes.

The AAP, once viewed as a Delhi-centric party ruling only in Delhi, has expanded over the years, gaining a national character. It now governs Punjab and is beginning to make inroads in states like Gujarat, which has long been considered a stronghold of the BJP.

The AAP was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in 2012, following his departure from Anna Hazare's ...