Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress to contest elections jointly in Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, and Chandigarh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress to contest elections jointly in Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, and Chandigarh

• In Punjab, the two parties will contest the elections separately. This is because both parties believe that AAP is in power in Punjab and Congress is the main opposition party. Therefore, it would be better for them to contest separately.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party have reached an agreement to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in alliance in the states of Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, and Chandigarh. In Punjab, the two parties will contest the elections separately but with mutual consent.

According to sources, the agreement between the two parties includes the following:

• In Delhi, the AAP and Congress will contest the elections on a 4/3 formula. The AAP will contest the four seats of New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and North West Delhi, while the Congress will contest the seats of East Delhi, North East Delhi, and Chandni Chowk.
• The AAP has made it clear that it will not enter into an alliance only in Delhi. It will have to do so in other states as well (where the AAP also has an influence). After this, it was agreed to give two seats to the AAP in Gujarat and one seat in Haryana. The AAP will contest the Bharuch and Bhavnagar seats in Gujarat. In addition, one seat in Haryana will also go to the AAP.
• The Chandigarh seat has been agreed to be given to the Congress. After the Supreme Court order, the AAP has become the mayor here, but according to the agreement, the AAP has agreed to support the Congress here. The AAP has also decided to drop its claim on the South Goa seat.

Sources say that a formal announcement will be made soon.

In Punjab, the two parties will contest the elections separately. This was agreed upon by both parties in advance. In fact, both parties believe that the AAP is in power in Punjab and the Congress is the main opposition party. In such a situation, it would be better to contest the elections separately.

Talking Points:

• The AAP and Congress alliance is a significant development that could have a major impact on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections.
• The agreement between the two parties is a sign of their growing cooperation and could lead to further alliances in the future.
• The decision to contest the elections separately in Punjab is a pragmatic one that reflects the different strengths of the two parties in the state.

Impact:

The AAP and Congress alliance is likely to have a significant impact on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections. The alliance will give both parties a stronger chance of winning seats in the states where they are contesting together. It could also help to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from winning a majority in the Lok Sabha.

The agreement between the two parties is a sign of their growing cooperation. It could lead to further alliances in the future, which could have a major impact on Indian politics.

The decision to contest the elections separately in Punjab is a pragmatic one that reflects the different strengths of the two parties in the state. The AAP is the ruling party in Punjab, while the Congress is the main opposition party. By contesting the elections separately, both parties can focus on their own strengths and maximize their chances of winning seats.