New Delhi, June 7: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti has voiced concerns over the India alliance, stating that while alliances are formed, there are simultaneous efforts to undermine them, which he believes is unacceptable. AAP recognized this issue early on, leading to its decision to withdraw from the India alliance.
During the Lok Sabha elections, AAP participated in the alliance and campaigned collectively. A formula was established for three to four seats in Delhi. Bharti noted that while Arvind Kejriwal actively campaigned for Congress candidates, prominent Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, failed to support the campaign in Delhi.
Bharti emphasized that if the alliance were to be honored, such a situation would not have arisen. He accused Congress of wanting to limit politics to a two-party system between BJP and Congress, effectively sidelining other parties to ensure a rotational power dynamic between the two.
He further alleged that Congress’s treatment of AAP in Delhi mirrored its approach towards the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal. Regarding the differences within the India alliance, he stated that it was only meant for the Lok Sabha elections. He pointed out that Congress’s attitude towards regional parties varies across states, often indirectly supporting opposition parties.
Bharti remarked that wherever a regional party gains strength, Congress attempts to weaken it, citing AAP in Delhi and TMC in West Bengal as examples. He advised other regional parties to be aware of Congress’s strategies, drawing from AAP’s experiences.
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