The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed significant frustration with the Congress party following a complaint filed against its leader, Arvind Kejriwal. The complaint alleges that Kejriwal misled the public by making promises regarding "non-existent" welfare schemes. This incident has raised concerns about opposition unity ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections, prompting AAP to consider urging other parties in the INDIA alliance to expel Congress if no action is taken against Congress leader Ajay Maken, who has made disparaging remarks about Kejriwal, labeling him as "anti-national".
During a press conference, AAP's Sanjay Singh criticized Maken's comments and demanded that Congress address this issue within 24 hours. Singh accused Congress of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to undermine AAP's chances in the elections, asserting that Maken's statements align with BJP interests. Chief Minister Atishi echoed these sentiments, alleging that Congress candidates are receiving financial support from the BJP for their election campaigns, particularly citing Sandeep Dixit as a recipient of such funding .
Atishi further questioned Congress's motives, asking why they would ally with AAP in previous elections if they truly believed the party was "anti-national." She emphasized that Congress's actions indicate a potential agreement with the BJP aimed at ensuring AAP's defeat in Delhi. The backdrop of this conflict includes heightened attacks from Congress leaders against AAP, which has declared its intention to contest the Delhi elections independently, seeking a fourth term in power.
In response to this escalating situation, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva criticized both AAP and Congress for their past governance, suggesting that their current disputes are merely attempts to salvage their electoral prospects as they face declining popularity.