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Aam Aadmi Party
AAPThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), meaning "Common Man's Party," emerged from the India Against Corruption movement led by Anna Hazare. Founded by Arvind Kejriwal in 2012, it rose to power in Delhi and Punjab, known for its governance model, free utilities, and anti-corruption stance.
Founded
2012
President
Arvind Kejriwal
2024 Seats
3
Vote Share
0.9%
IDEOLOGY & POSITIONS
PopulismAnti-corruptionSocial liberalismSwarajWelfare politics
CURRENT ALLIANCES
INDIA Alliance (partial)
Election Performance (2004–2024)
SEATS WON
VOTE SHARE (%)
Complete Election History
| Year | Election | Seats Won | Total | Vote % | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | 4 | 543 | 2.1% | ✗ Opposition |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | 1 | 543 | 0.4% | ✗ Opposition |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | 3 | 543 | 0.9% | ✗ Opposition |
Manifesto Delivery Tracker
Status of key policy promises
Free electricity (200 units/month in Delhi)
✓ Done
Free water (20KL/month in Delhi)
✓ Done
Mohalla Clinics (primary healthcare)
✓ Done
Education revolution (Delhi government schools)
✓ Done
Jan Lokpal Bill
⟳ Partial
Full statehood for Delhi
⏳ Pending
CCTV cameras in Delhi
✓ Done
5
Implemented
1
Partial
1
Pending
0
Dropped
Key Milestones & History
2012
Party founded after India Against Corruption movement
2013
Won 28 Delhi assembly seats; Kejriwal becomes CM briefly
2015
Landslide Delhi victory: 67/70 seats
2017
Enters Punjab politics; wins 20 seats
2020
Delhi election: wins 62/70 seats again
2022
Historic Punjab victory: 92/117 seats; Bhagwant Mann as CM
2023
Kejriwal arrested in Delhi liquor policy case
2024
Delhi Lok Sabha: 0 seats despite local dominance
2025
Lost Delhi assembly to BJP; Kejriwal defeated personally
Party Information
Founded
2012
Founders
Arvind Kejriwal, Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan, Kumar Vishwas
President
Arvind Kejriwal
HQ
New Delhi
State Presence
Legend:
Dominant
Strong
Moderate
Weak
Delhi
dominant
Punjab
dominant
Gujarat
moderate
Goa
weak
Digital Presence
Twitter/X
4M+
YouTube
3M+