Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP all set for historic win in Punjab assembly elections

The Aam Aadmi Party appeared for landslide sweep in Punjab with most of its candidates ahead in seats considered to be stronghold of the Congress party.

As of 10:40 am, trends have AAP at 88 and Congress at 13 out of total 117 seats. Akalis are at 10 and BJP and allies at 5.

AAP's Raghav Chadha to NDTV: "Punjab embraced Kejriwal model of governance".

Both the Congress's biggest leaders in Punjab - Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state unit boss Navjot Singh Sidhu - were trailing, as counting of votes entered the third hour on Thursday. Amarinder Singh, former Chief Minister, trailing in his constituency of Patiala Urban seat.

AAP supporters have already started celebrating in Punjab as trends favour a big victory.