Kejriwal Meets Punjab AAP After Delhi Loss

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Kejriwal will meet Punjab AAP MLAs after the Delhi defeat.
2. Bhagwant Mann will also be present at the meeting.
3. Preparations for the Punjab elections will be discussed.
4. The results of the Delhi elections will also be addressed.
5. The party’s future strategy will be considered.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Less than five days after AAP’s crushing defeat in the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, party chief Arvind Kejriwal will meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and MLAs today amid buzz of a potential rift within the party’s Punjab unit. This meeting comes after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a crushing defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, with the BJP securing a thumping victory by winning 48 seats. The defeat has prompted a reevaluation of the party’s strategy and future direction.

Purpose of the Meeting

Currently, Punjab is the only state where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is in power. Following the severe drubbing at the hands of the BJP in the Delhi polls, the AAP will now have to start preparing for its next best test in Punjab, which goes to polls in 2027. The meeting is crucial for the party to consolidate its position and address any internal issues that may have arisen.

Agenda of the Meeting

During the meeting today scheduled to take place at the Kapurthala House in New Delhi, Kejriwal will personally give thanks to the Punjab AAP leaders for their contributions towards the Assembly polls, sources said. A vote of thanks will also be passed, while the party chief is set to discuss the election results, as well as early preparations for the Punjab elections. The agenda includes key discussions aimed at preparing the party for the future and strategizing for upcoming challenges.

AAP Leader’s Statement

Speaking about the meeting, AAP MP Malvinder Kang told news agency ANI that “feedback is being taken from to form a future strategy’ for the party.” “It is an organizational meeting to prepare the next strategy,” he said without any further details. The MP further said the party has accepted the people’s mandate in the national capital, adding that “we did our best in the last 10 years to make Delhi better and give a good government and this fight will continue.”

Congress Allegations

Just a day before the Delhi election results were declared on February 9, Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa claimed that the Punjab Chief Minister could switch to the BJP as he was in contact with the Union Home Ministry. Bajwa also alleged that some 30 AAP MLA’s from Punjab were also in touch with him, hinting at a possible exodus.

Punjab Elections

In the 2022 Assembly elections in Punjab, the AAP wrested power from the Congress by winning 92 of the 117 seats. The Congress won 18 seats, while the Shiromani Akali Dal has three MLAs. The AAP will need to work hard to maintain its government in Punjab and counter any potential challenges from other political parties. This meeting is crucial in setting the stage for the upcoming elections.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Kejriwal will meet Punjab AAP MLAs after the Delhi loss.
• Bhagwant Mann will also be present at the meeting.
• Preparations for the Punjab elections will be discussed.
• The results of the Delhi elections will also be addressed.
• The party’s future strategy will be considered.

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