AAP and BJP leaders join Congress in excess of twelve before the Delhi Assembly elections

In a notable shift within Delhi's political landscape, more than a dozen prominent leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have officially joined the Congress party. This strategic move comes as the Delhi Assembly elections approach, scheduled for early next year, and is expected to have significant implications for the political dynamics in the region.

The formal joining ceremony was held at Rajiv Bhawan, the central office of the Congress's Delhi unit, where the new members were welcomed by Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav. Yadav expressed his optimism about the influx of these leaders, emphasizing that their transition to Congress is motivated by the party’s progressive policies and the strong leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. 

Yadav specifically highlighted the return of Amarlatha Sangwan, a former councilor and MLA candidate from Timarpur. Sangwan's shift back to Congress is viewed as a major boost for the party. During her tenure with Congress, Sangwan had been vocal about her concerns regarding the BJP's communal politics and its insufficient focus on public welfare, which she criticized during the event. Her rejoining is anticipated to strengthen Congress's position in the upcoming elections.

The ceremony was attended by several senior Congress figures, including former MLA Anil Bhardwaj, Communication Department Chairman Kunwar Karan Singh, and other veteran leaders of the Delhi Congress unit. Their presence underscored the party’s concerted effort to bolster its ranks and project unity and strength as the election campaign heats up.

With the Assembly elections on the horizon, Congress is intensifying its efforts to recapture its voter base. The party's strategy includes targeting the AAP government and contrasting its own 15-year rule in Delhi with the current administration's performance. Congress is set to launch a campaign that will emphasize its past achievements and criticize the current government’s record, aiming to sway voters dissatisfied with the status quo.

This influx of leaders from rival parties is part of Congress’s broader strategy to consolidate its political base and enhance its electoral prospects. By attracting high-profile figures from BJP and AAP, Congress aims to present a united front and leverage their political influence and voter networks to gain an edge in the highly competitive Delhi Assembly elections.