Hyderabad, July 2 -- The Aam Aadmi Party is delighted after its recent win in the Gujarat and Punjab bye-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 anti-corruption movement, which claimed to transform Indian politics. Leading a successful movement, Kejriwal first became the Chief Minister of Delhi in 2013. He was sworn in as the Chief ...