The upcoming political affairs meeting (PAC) of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is anticipated to convene on Tuesday at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, with a primary agenda of deliberating over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sources indicate that AAP is poised to unveil its candidates for Lok Sabha constituencies spanning Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab during this meeting.
This PAC gathering holds significant importance as it serves as the paramount decision-making body of the AAP, presided over by party leader Kejriwal himself. The discussion is expected to revolve around the meticulous selection process of Lok Sabha contenders, emphasizing the party's strategy and vision for the forthcoming electoral contests.
In the electoral landscape of Delhi, AAP is gearing up to nominate candidates for constituencies such as New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and East Delhi, thereby intensifying its campaign efforts across the national capital.
Recent developments underscore a collaborative effort between AAP and its ally, the Congress party, particularly evident in Delhi, where a seat-sharing agreement has been reached. According to Congress MP Mukul Wasnik's announcement in Delhi, AAP is slated to contest in four constituencies, while the Congress party will field candidates in three, marking a strategic alignment to bolster electoral prospects.
However, challenges persist, notably in Punjab, where AAP had initially aimed to contest in all 13 Lok Sabha constituencies but failed to reach a seat-sharing consensus with Congress.
Beyond the confines of Delhi, AAP and Congress have also finalized seat-sharing arrangements in states like Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Goa, signaling collaborative efforts to consolidate political footholds and expand electoral influence.
The decision-making process regarding candidates for Delhi holds particular significance for AAP, given the electoral dominance exhibited by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which secured victory in all seven Lok Sabha seats during both the 2014 and 2019 general elections. This underscores the imperative for AAP to strategize and nominate formidable candidates capable of challenging the established political landscape in the national capital.
