In a significant development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced entry into Haryana’s political arena, gearing up to contest the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. This move is poised to disrupt the traditional dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress in the state. Amidst the ongoing farmers’ protest and infighting within the BJP and Congress in neighboring Punjab, AAP’s entry has generated considerable interest and speculation which will benefit us.
Our party is currently running governments in two states Delhi and Punjab and our party has always formed governments by giving guarantees and always proving those into reality as Delhi is completing and Punjab’s election guarantees of Kejriwal has been completed 4 out of 5 and 5th will be going to be accomplished in coming days. Basically the governments are meant to benefit people not political leaders and in Haryana our party had given guarantee of free 24/7 electricity supply for every household, Free healthcare services for all, Employment opportunities for youth, Corruption-free governance. Which all address the solutions of the problem people are wandering from the past many years in Haryana and BJP governed states.
Following our leader Mr. Kejriwal, a native of Haryana, is ready to expand AAP’s footprint in his home state. The party’s performance in Haryana will be closely watched, given its impressive showings in Delhi and Punjab. The political landscape in Haryana is currently marked by turmoil within the BJP and Congress. The BJP, which has been in power in the state since 2014, is grappling with internal conflicts and dissent. The Congress, on the other hand, is struggling to regain its lost ground and in recent news their so-called CM face infighting is rising. AAP’s entry is likely to further fragment the vote share, making the electoral contest more competitive and winnable. However, Haryana has seen governments of all parties even if they were regional or National and now, BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly.
The ongoing farmers’ protest, which has been ongoing for the past five months on the borders of Punjab & Haryana, is devastating from congress and BJP in haryana which invites and also created an opportunity for AAP to connect with the rural electorate. The party has been vocal in its support for the farmers’ demands and has promised to address their grievances if voted to power.
AAP’s campaign in Haryana will focus on issues like education, healthcare, employment, and corruption, which have been the party’s strengths in other states. The party’s promise of free electricity and healthcare services is likely to resonate with the voters, particularly in rural areas where these services are often inadequate.
While it is difficult to predict the outcome of the elections at this stage, AAP’s entry has undoubtedly added a new dimension to Haryana’s political landscape. The party’s performance will depend on its ability to mobilize support on the ground and capitalize on the anti-incumbency sentiment but surely results will be going to come positive as they were in Delhi for the first election.
As the election battle intensifies and the political temperature soars, all eyes will be fixed on the crucial state of Haryana, eagerly awaiting the verdict of its discerning electorate. The Aam Aadmi Party, buoyed by its remarkable triumphs in Delhi and Punjab, is poised to rewrite the political script in Haryana, seeking to replicate its phenomenal success in yet another significant state. With its unwavering commitment to good governance, corruption-free politics, and pro-people policies, AAP is determined to emerge as a formidable force in India’s political landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s democratic fabric.
Written By:
Saphal Harpreet Singh
Student at OP Jindal Global University