Trinamool Congress Backs AAP in Delhi Elections
Kejriwal Announces Key Alliances for Delhi Elections
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New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced crucial alliances with the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. The move solidifies Kejriwal’s position as he seeks re-election, while also highlighting the shifting political landscape in India.
Kejriwal expressed his gratitude to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leader of the Trinamool Congress, for her party’s support. “I am personally grateful to Mamata Didi,” kejriwal wrote on X, formerly Twitter. ”You have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times.”
The Trinamool Congress quickly echoed Kejriwal’s sentiment, with Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien tweeting, “We have your back @AamAadmiParty.”
Kejriwal also thanked Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav for his party’s backing.While there was no official statement from Yadav or the Samajwadi Party, sources confirmed their intent to support the AAP in the upcoming polls.
“Thank you vrey much Akhilesh ji,” Kejriwal wrote in Hindi on X. “You always support and stand with us. I and the people of Delhi are grateful for this.”
The alliances come as Kejriwal faces a tough battle for re-election. The Congress party,a former ally in the INDIA bloc,has not yet announced its stance on the Delhi elections,leading to speculation about a potential partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kejriwal has publicly criticized the Congress for what he perceives as a discreet alliance with the BJP.
The upcoming Delhi elections are expected to be closely contested,with the AAP,BJP,and Congress all vying for control of the national capital. The alliances forged by Kejriwal could prove crucial in determining the outcome of the election.
AAP Gears Up for delhi assembly Elections, Spars with Congress
New Delhi, January 7, 2025 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, receiving endorsements from key opposition parties while engaging in a heated battle with the Congress.
The Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party,both members of the INDIA bloc,have thrown their support behind AAP,echoing their backing in the 2020 Delhi assembly elections. Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien took to X (formerly Twitter) to endorse not only AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for Chief Minister but also all AAP candidates. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also congratulated Kejriwal on the party’s resounding victory in the 2020 elections.
Though, the AAP’s relationship with the Congress remains strained. After Congress leader Ashok Gehlot questioned AAP’s chances of victory in the upcoming polls, Kejriwal fired back, accusing the Congress of openly revealing its true intentions.
“The Congress has made it clear that the AAP is its opposition in Delhi,” Kejriwal wrote on X.”People also felt that AAP is the opposition for Congress and BJP is its partner. People also believed that BJP and Congress are fighting the elections together against AAP. Till now this cooperation between you two was secret. Today you have made it public.Thank you on behalf of the people of Delhi.”
The AAP and Congress, despite being allies in the INDIA bloc for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, are contesting the Delhi Assembly elections separately. Their rivalry intensified after both parties blamed each other for the poor performance of the INDIA bloc in delhi during the parliamentary elections.
Tensions escalated further last month when Delhi Congress leader Ajay Maken called the Lok Sabha alliance with AAP a “mistake.” The AAP threatened to demand the Congress’s removal from the INDIA bloc if the party didn’t take action against Maken.
The battle for Delhi is set to be a fierce one. Voting for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will take place on February 5, with results announced on February 8. The Congress, which held power in Delhi for 15 consecutive years, has struggled in recent elections, failing to win any seats in 2020. In contrast,the AAP dominated the 2020 elections,securing 62 out of 70 seats,while the BJP won only eight.
Kejriwal Secures Key Alliances for Delhi Elections
New Delhi – In a strategic move ahead of teh Delhi assembly elections, Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced crucial alliances with the Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party. This solidified front presents a formidable challenge to the opposition and signals a potential shift in the political landscape of India.
Kejriwal expressed his gratitude to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leader of the Trinamool Congress, for her party’s unwavering support. “I am personally grateful to Mamata Didi,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “You have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times.”
I am personally grateful to Mamata Didi. You have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times. https://t.co/linkToTweet
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 26, 2023
The Trinamool Congress reciprocated Kejriwal’s gratitude, with Rajya sabha MP Derek O’Brien tweeting, “We have your back @AamAadmiParty.”
Kejriwal also extended his thanks to Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav for their party’s backing. While there was no official statement from Yadav, sources confirm the Samajwadi Party’s support for Kejriwal’s re-election campaign.
What does this mean for the delhi elections?
The alliances forged by kejriwal represent a important development in the upcoming Delhi elections. The combined strength of the Aam Aadmi Party, Trinamool Congress, and Samajwadi Party could prove to be a formidable force, potentially tilting the scales in Kejriwal’s favor.
The strategic partnerships also underscore the evolving political dynamics in India, with regional parties increasingly collaborating to challenge the dominance of national parties.
As the election campaign heats up, these alliances are sure to be a major talking point, and their impact on the final outcome remains to be seen.