Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Decoding Cong-AAP seat-sharing agreement; All you need to know

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The agreement extends beyond Delhi, encompassing the complex political terrain of Gujarat. It also exhibits the seat division in states including Haryana, Goa and Chandigarh.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a strategic move gearing up for the impending Lok Sabha elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have forged a significant seat-sharing pact, encompassing Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Goa, and Chandigarh.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi's electoral landscape

During a joint press conference, Congress spokesperson Mukul Wasnik announced the delineation of seats between the two parties in Delhi. Under the agreement, Congress will field its candidates in three Lok Sabha constituencies: Chandni Chowk, Northeast Delhi, and Northwest Delhi. Meanwhile, AAP will stake its claim on the remaining four seats, namely New Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, and East Delhi.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Regional alliances in Gujarat

The agreement extends beyond Delhi, encompassing the complex political terrain of Gujarat. Out of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state, Congress will nominate candidates for 24, while AAP secures representation in Bharuch and Bhavnagar constituencies.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Haryana's political dynamics

In Haryana, Congress will vie for victory on nine seats, while AAP makes its mark on one seat, namely Kurukshetra. Notably, the lone Lok Sabha constituency in Chandigarh is earmarked for Congress as per the accord.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Electoral strategy in Goa

Turning attention towards Goa, Congress will emerge as contenders on both Lok Sabha seats, reaffirming their commitment to electoral prowess in the coastal state.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voices of discontent and party solidarity

Amidst the announcement, Mumtaz Patel, a Congress leader and daughter of the late Ahmed Patel, expressed regret over the party's inability to secure the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat in the alliance. She iterated her determination to fortify the Indian National Congress (INC), pledging to honor her father's enduring legacy.

Attempting to assuage dissent, Mukul Wasnik emphasized the unity of purpose within the party, stressing that the decision to allocate the Bharuch seat to AAP was reached through comprehensive deliberations. He underscored the collective resolve of party members and leaders to uphold the strategic imperatives guiding electoral alliances.

In conclusion, the AAP-Congress alliance marks a calculated step towards consolidating political forces across diverse states, setting the stage for a dynamic electoral contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.