Congress, AAP Seal Seat Deal: It is 3:4 in Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana & More
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party have finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, marking a significant development in their efforts to forge a united opposition against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Key Points of the Agreement:
- Delhi: AAP will contest four seats (West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, and New Delhi), while Congress will take on the remaining three (North East Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk).
- Gujarat: AAP will field candidates in two constituencies (Bharuch and Bhavnagar).
- Haryana: AAP will contest one seat (Kurukshetra).
- Goa: Both seats will be contested by Congress.
- Chandigarh: The single constituency will be contested by Congress.
Strategic Significance:
This seat-sharing deal comes after weeks of negotiations between the two parties and follows the opposition’s recent victory in the Chandigarh mayoral election. The alliance aims to present a united front against the BJP, which swept all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi in 2019.
AAP Gains Ground:
The agreement reflects AAP’s growing political footprint beyond Delhi. The party has secured a significant share of seats in Gujarat and Haryana, states where it is looking to expand its presence.
Congress Looks to Revive Fortunes:
For the Congress party, this alliance presents an opportunity to regain lost ground, particularly in Delhi where it has struggled in recent elections. By joining forces with AAP, Congress hopes to leverage the latter’s popularity and challenge the BJP’s dominance.
Impact on Upcoming Elections:
The AAP-Congress alliance has the potential to alter the political landscape in Delhi and other contested states. The coming months will be crucial in observing how effectively the two parties can mobilize their respective voter bases and present a credible challenge to the BJP.
