Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Career and Life

The Aam Aadmi Party was born out of the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement (led by Anna Hazare). Its founder, Arvind Kejriwal, an activist and former bureaucrat, sought to translate the movement's demand for a strong anti-corruption ombudsman (Jan Lokpal) into political action by entering the electoral arena. The party's core ideology is defined by: Anti-Corruption: Rooted in its founding purpose. Welfarism (Kaam Ki Raajneeti - Politics of Work): Implementing a delivery-based governance model focused on providing free or subsidized essential services. Populism & Secularism: Appealing directly to the "common man" with a focus on practical issues like electricity, water, education, and health.

Major Works / Key Positions

• National Party Status (2023): Became one of the fastest-growing political parties to achieve National Party recognition in India.
• Government in Delhi (2013-2014, 2015–2025): Formed the government multiple times, focusing on improving public services like Mohalla Clinics (primary healthcare centers) and restructuring the public Education system. Note: As of the recent 2025 Delhi Assembly Election, the party lost power in the state.
• Government in Punjab (2022–Present): Won a massive majority in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, forming the party's first government outside of Delhi.
• Presence Across States: Achieved State Party status in four states (Delhi, Punjab, Goa, and Gujarat), and has a presence in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).