Shimla, Oct. 14 -- After an unsuccessful attempt to make inroads in Himachal Pradesh in 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to contest the 2027 assembly elections.

AAP's state in-charge Rituraj Jha said, "The party is preparing to contest the assembly elections. It is strengthening its organisation from the grassroots and aiming to emerge as an alternative to the BJP and the Congress."

Addressing mediapersons after inaugurating the party's new state office in Shimla, he said AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal was expected to visit the state capital around November 15 to outline the party's future strategy. He said seven to eight leaders were also expected to join the party during the visit.

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