AAP Congress

1. AAP and Congress unite to contest Lok Sabha elections in multiple states.
2. Seat-sharing agreements aim to counter the dominance of the ruling BJP-led coalition.
3. The alliance signifies a strategic move towards a united opposition front against the BJP.

Chandigarh, Feb 24: The AAP and Congress have joined forces in a strategic move to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in several key states. The seat-sharing agreements have been announced to challenge the dominance of the ruling BJP-led coalition.

Seat-Sharing Arrangements

Delhi

  • The AAP will contest from three seats in Delhi: New Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, and East Delhi.
  • The Congress will field candidates in the remaining three seats of Chandni Chowk, North East, and North West Delhi.

Haryana

  • Congress will fight in nine Lok Sabha constituencies, while one seat from Kurukshetra has been allocated to AAP.

Gujarat

  • Congress will contest from 24 seats in Gujarat, while AAP will compete in Bhavnagar and Bharuch constituencies.

Chandigarh and Goa

  • The Congress will go solo in Chandigarh, and both Lok Sabha seats in Goa.

Punjab

  • No seat-sharing agreement announced for Punjab; AAP intends to contest in all 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Rationale Behind the Alliance

  • The alliance aims to combat the challenges faced by Indian democracy, including arrests of opposition leaders and atrocities against farmers.
  • Despite ideological differences, the parties have come together under the INDIA bloc, prioritizing the country’s interests over individual party agendas.
  • Joint efforts are expected to disrupt the BJP’s electoral strategy and provide a formidable alternative.
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Press Conference Highlights

  • The joint press conference was attended by key leaders from both parties, emphasizing the unity of purpose.
  • Opposition parties have united to counteract electoral malpractices, farmer exploitation, and institutional compromise.
  • The alliance is determined to challenge the BJP’s political calculus and present a compelling alternative to voters.

Seat-Sharing Deal in Uttar Pradesh

  • Following the AAP-Congress agreement, the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) have also struck a seat-sharing deal in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Congress will contest 17 Lok Sabha seats, while the SP and other alliance partners will vie for the remaining 63 seats.
  • The agreement ensures Congress stronghold seats like Raebareli and Amethi remain in its purview.