Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially announced Manoj Sorathiya as its candidate for Ward No. 4 of the Surat Municipal Corporation elections. Party leader and Visavadar MLA Gopal Italia described him as a dedicated grassroots worker who has spent over a decade in political and social struggles.
The selection of the AAP Surat candidate 2026 is being seen as a recognition of Sorathiya’s long-standing commitment to the party without holding any major post or seeking political benefits for many years. According to party leaders, his journey reflects consistent dedication and ideological stability.
ગુજરાતમાં આમ આદમી પાર્ટી ખૂબ જોરશોરથી સ્થાનિક સ્વરાજ્યની ચૂંટણીના પ્રચારમાં લાગેલી છે, અત્યાર સુધી કુલ ૫૫૦૦થી વધુ ઉમેદવારો જાહેર થઈ ચૂક્યા છે અને તેઓ પોતાના પ્રચાર પ્રસારમાં લાગ્યા છે.
ભાજપ અને કોંગ્રેસમાં હજી પણ અસમંજસની સ્થિતિ છે, આવતીકાલે અંતિમ તારીખ હોવા છતાં તેઓ હજી સુધી… pic.twitter.com/dEIecaM4k3
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Gopal Italia stated that the AAP Surat candidate 2026 represents a leader who has actively participated in movements, protests, and organizational work since 2012. He highlighted Sorathiya’s involvement in the anti-corruption movement and his transition from business to full-time politics.
AAP Surat candidate 2026 Remained Loyal to Party During Early Struggles in Gujarat
The AAP Surat candidate 2026 has also been associated with AAP’s early political struggles in Gujarat when the party was still building its base. Despite challenges, he continued working for the organization and remained loyal to its ideology.
According to AAP, Surat has been chosen as a key focus area due to its global importance in diamond and textile industries. However, the AAP Surat candidate 2026 is being fielded to address civic issues such as traffic congestion, poor roads, waste management, and infrastructure gaps.
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Party leaders believe that the AAP Surat candidate 2026 will help strengthen AAP’s vision of transforming Surat into a modern, well-planned international city with better civic facilities, education, healthcare, and transport systems.
AAP has expressed confidence that voters will support the AAP Surat candidate 2026, helping the party expand its presence in Gujarat and push forward its development-focused agenda in the upcoming elections.