No Alliance with Congress for Delhi Polls: Kejriwal

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Arvind Kejriwal has ruled out any alliance with Congress for the Delhi polls.
2. Kejriwal stated that AAP will contest the elections independently.
3. AAP and Congress previously allied during the Lok Sabha elections but failed to win any seats.
4. Congress has decided to contest all 70 assembly seats alone.
5. The Delhi polls are heading towards a triangular contest among AAP, Congress, and BJP.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Kejriwal’s Bold Statement on Delhi Elections

Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), firmly dismissed the possibility of an alliance with Congress for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. “AAP will fight this election on its own strength in Delhi. There is no possibility of any alliance with Congress,” Kejriwal posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Putting Speculation to Rest

Kejriwal’s announcement comes amid reports suggesting that AAP and Congress were in the final stages of negotiating a seat-sharing arrangement. However, the AAP leader categorically denied these claims, reaffirming his party’s independent stance.

INDIA Bloc: Cracks in Opposition Unity?

Despite being part of the INDIA opposition bloc, AAP has repeatedly ruled out alliances for the Delhi elections. Earlier this month, Kejriwal had made it clear that his party would not collaborate with any political entity for the polls.

Lessons from Lok Sabha Elections

AAP and Congress had contested the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi together earlier this year. Both parties suffered a complete defeat, with BJP winning all seven seats. Following this setback, Congress decided to contest the assembly elections independently.

Delhi’s Political Landscape

The upcoming elections are expected to be a high-stakes triangular contest. AAP has dominated the Delhi assembly since 2015, winning 67 and 62 seats in 2015 and 2020, respectively. BJP secured three and eight seats in those elections, while Congress failed to open its account.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Arvind Kejriwal ruled out an alliance with Congress.
• AAP to contest the Delhi polls independently.
• AAP and Congress part ways after a dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
• Triangular contest brewing between AAP, Congress, and BJP.
• The elections are expected early next year.

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