Amidst discussions regarding a potential alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress for the 2024 General Election, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed a conflicting stance with AAP senior leader Raghav Chadha. While Chadha emphasizes the potential strength of an alliance spanning ‘Kashmir to Kanyakumari,’ Mann declared that AAP would independently contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.
Bhagwant Mann’s Position:
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that AAP would independently contest the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, fielding its candidates across all 13 parliamentary constituencies.
- This decision comes in contrast to the possibility of an alliance discussed between AAP and Congress for the mayoral poll in Chandigarh.
Raghav Chadha’s Perspective:
- AAP MP Raghav Chadha, on the other hand, highlighted the potential strength of an alliance, referring to it as the “INDIA bloc” that would contest elections together, becoming a formidable force.
National Interest and Opposition to Alliance:
- Sources close to Raghav Chadha mentioned that the party’s leadership is considering the alliance in the broader national interest to challenge the BJP-led NDA.
- Some party members are opposed to the alliance, expressing concerns about sending a wrong message to voters and jeopardizing the party’s image.
Issues Raised by AAP Leaders:
- Without naming individuals, Chadha alluded to a leader who allegedly avoided taking charge of the Power Department during the Congress government, accusing them of organizing rallies and making baseless claims about a private thermal plant under the AAP government.
Internal Debates and Future Decision:
- The state unit of AAP has been critical of an alliance, especially given their attempts to portray Congress leaders as corrupt.
- AAP’s chief spokesperson, Malvinder Singh Kang, mentioned that the party high command would soon decide on the electoral strategy in the state.
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