Key Points
New Delhi, Riding on the strength of an alliance, both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress in Delhi will aim to upset the BJP applecart in the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital..
The AAP will contest four seats - New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi and East Delhi - while the Congress candidates will fight the polls from Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, and North West constituencies...
Earlier in 2014 and 2019 it was a triangular contest involving the three parties.Possible incumbency against the party going for victory on all seven seats third time in a row.Unlike many other state units, the Delhi BJP lacks a popular face who can act as a crowd puller and vote swinger in favour of the party candidates...
A clean sweep of all the 7 Lok Sabha seats will strengthen the party's resolve and morale for the electoral battle for Delhi Assembly in 2025.Victory in Lok Sabha polls will also boost the image of local leaders in the eyes of the national leadership and open doors for bigger opportunities for them...
Established leader in Arvind Kejriwal.The party's education and healthcare models and free water and electricity schemes that have ensured wins in Delhi assembly and MCD polls.Forming alliance with Congress means votes will not be divided and the two parties will be able to offer a joint fight to the BJP..
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