The Aam Aadmi Party has finally announced the separation of the opposition parties to separate itself from the India alliance. This alliance, formed with the aim of becoming an alternative force against BJP and NDA, is now going through the biggest examination of its unity. AAP’s farewell is clearly indicating that the party is now trying to redefine its strategic agenda. The party is not only in the process of introspection after a crushing defeat in the Delhi assembly elections. It is also focusing on reinforcing its organizational structure.
Delhi’s crushing defeat gave new direction
In the Lok Sabha elections held last year, there was some limited success in AAP’s account. But the real shock came in the Delhi Assembly by -elections. The party, which has dominated the politics of the capital for a decade, suddenly was reduced to only 22 seats out of 70. Faces like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia themselves also lost their seats. This crushing defeat began the process of introspection within the party. Staying in the alliance, especially sharing the stage with the Congress did not prove beneficial for the party. The party was seen losing its independent image and the agenda of alternative politics.
You move forward on the path of Ekla Chalo
The party leadership has now clarified that it is ready to move forward without any coalition. This is not the first time that the party has separated from the mainstream and chosen its path. The foundation of the party was laid at a time when it claimed to be an alternative voice from traditional politics during the Anna movement. Now once again she is seen returning to her same ground model.
There is a big challenge in Punjab
Currently Punjab is the only state where the Aam Aadmi Party is in power. The party is trying to strengthen the image of its rule here under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. But the assembly elections to be held in 2027 will not be less than any ordeal for the party. In Punjab, the Congress is emerging strongly as the opposition and is constantly questioning the policies of the government. If the anti -incumbency wave in the state intensifies, it can become a big crisis for the government and the organization. This election is not just a fight to save power as well as the examination of remaining relevant on the national stage.
BJP is challenging BJP in Gujarat
A few weeks after Delhi’s defeat, the party won two by -elections. One in Ludhiana West seat of Punjab and the other in Visavadar region of Gujarat. Especially defeating the BJP in Gujarat where it has been ruling for two decades is considered a political achievement.
These victories sent a message that the party can perform strongly by contesting elections even on its own. It was also a sign of morale boost for the party and has contributed significantly in giving direction of future strategy. The party has been trying to increase its presence there since winning five seats in the Gujarat assembly elections in 2022. She is trying to present herself as the main option by breaking into the traditional vote bank of the Congress.
Left alliance to save the existence of the party
It is not just a strategic decision for the Aam Aadmi Party to distance the Congress. This has become a question of existence related to his political identity. Staying in the India block, she was neither able to emerge as an alternative force of the BJP nor was able to give a message clearly to her supporters. Now the party is trying to establish itself as a separate option by creating equal distance from both Congress and BJP.
