CONGRESS EXPLORES TIE-UP WITH AAP IN HARYANA

Move is aimed at consolidating Opposition forces under the I.N.D.I.A bloc to challenge BJP

- NEERAJ MOHAN

Εven, as the Congress Central Election Committee is claimed to have cleared candidates for 66 assembly seats in Haryana, the top leadership of the party, was exploring the possibilities of alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party AAP.

This sudden move of the Congress underscores a broader strategy aimed at consolidating opposition forces under the I.N.D.I.A bloc to challenge the ruling BJP in the assembly elections.

About discussions on a possible alliance with AAP, AICC Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria remarked, "The talks with the AAP regarding an alliance are still in a very preliminarystage. We are exploring the possibilities. If there is any further development in the next 2-3 days, we will inform you." Babaria further emphasised the unity within the Congress ranks, noting, "Nobody is opposing the alliance; all decisionsare taken unanimously." The proposed alliance is seen as a strategic manoeuvre to avoid a split in antiBJP votes and strengthen the Opposition's stance.

While the details are yet to be finalised, internal sources have hinted at an “in-principle understanding” between the two parties.