In a dramatic turn of events, two key opposition parties in India’s capital, Delhi, have formed an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in the ongoing elections. The Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party are now working together to prevent Modi’s party from securing a third consecutive victory in the region.
The alliance is contesting in all seven constituencies of Delhi, with Congress in three and AAP in four. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi have emphasized the importance of voting for the alliance to uphold the country’s constitution amidst concerns of BJP seeking a super majority for constitutional amendments.
Popular AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, recently released on bail, is campaigning vigorously, focusing on local issues like rising prices and unemployment to connect with voters. On the other hand, BJP, with fresh candidates in most constituencies, is relying on Modi and other star campaigners to sway the electorate.
The high-stakes battle in Delhi is just a fragment of the larger electoral landscape in India, with elections ongoing in various states with results expected on June 4.