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The upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana are shaping up to be a crucial battleground for the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties seeking to dethrone the ruling BJP. In this context, the Congress party, a prominent member of the INDIA bloc, is actively seeking to forge an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a relatively newer force in Indian politics that has achieved notable success in Delhi and Punjab.
The negotiations between the Congress and AAP in Haryana are progressing rapidly, with both parties expressing optimism about reaching a pre-poll agreement. The Congress has offered a “good small number” of seats to the AAP, indicating a willingness to share power and resources in order to consolidate the opposition vote and present a united front against the BJP. The AAP, for its part, sees the potential for a coalition in Haryana as a way to expand its reach and influence beyond its current strongholds.
The proposed alliance is driven by a shared goal of preventing the BJP from retaining power in Haryana. The BJP has a strong presence in the state, and a divided opposition could make it difficult to challenge their dominance. By uniting under a single banner, the Congress and AAP hope to create a formidable force that can attract the support of voters dissatisfied with the BJP's performance. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the political landscape of Haryana and the larger INDIA bloc's aspirations in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Source: Congress To Offer "Good Small Number" Of Seats To AAP: Haryana Congress In-Charge Deepak Babaria