Is BJP Supporting Congress in Punjab By-polls: Arvind Kejriwal
Ahead of the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll, scheduled for June 19, the political landscape in Punjab is witnessing a heated debate. Amidst the intense competition, AAP convener and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has made a shocking allegation. Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is secretly supporting the Congress party in the bypoll.
Taking to social media, Kejriwal shared a post with a video of a BJP leader, who was heard saying, “Just defeat Sanjeev Arora (AAP) and make any other party win.” Kejriwal captioned the post, “BJP announces support for Congress in Punjab bye polls?”
The allegations have sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, with many questioning the motives behind the BJP’s alleged support for the Congress. If true, this could potentially harm the prospects of the BJP’s ally, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which is also contesting the bypoll.
The Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll was necessitated due to the death of sitting MLA, Gurmail Singh. The contest is expected to be a three-cornered battle between the AAP, Congress, and SAD. The results of the bypoll will be keenly watched, as they could potentially impact the political dynamics in the state ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections.
The allegations by Kejriwal have been met with strong denials by the BJP. A senior BJP leader was quoted as saying, “We are not supporting the Congress in the bypoll. Our party is committed to defeating the AAP and the Congress in the by-elections.”
However, Kejriwal remains skeptical about the BJP’s intentions. In a tweet, he accused the BJP of trying to divide the anti-Congress votes to ensure the Congress’s victory. He said, “BJP wants to divide anti-Congress votes to help Congress win. We will not let this happen. We will fight unitedly to defeat both Congress and BJP.”
The AAP has been gaining popularity in Punjab, particularly among the youth and the middle class. The party has been critical of the Congress-led government in the state, accusing it of corruption and misrule. The bypoll presents an opportunity for the AAP to strengthen its foothold in the state and challenge the traditional dominance of the Congress and SAD.
The BJP, on the other hand, is looking to make inroads in Punjab, a state that has traditionally been a stronghold of the Congress and SAD. The party has been trying to increase its presence in the state, but its efforts have been met with limited success so far.
The bypoll is expected to be a crucial test for all the parties involved. If the allegations by Kejriwal are true, it could potentially harm the BJP’s chances in the bypoll and beyond. However, if the BJP can successfully manage to defeat the AAP and the Congress, it could potentially open up new avenues for the party in the state.
The political drama in Punjab is far from over, and the bypoll is likely to be a closely watched contest. As the dates for the bypoll approach, the political parties involved will be looking to make the most of the opportunity to strengthen their position in the state.
In conclusion, the allegations by Arvind Kejriwal have sent shockwaves across the political spectrum in Punjab. While the BJP has denied the allegations, Kejriwal remains skeptical about the party’s intentions. The bypoll is expected to be a closely contested affair, and the results will be keenly watched. Only time will tell if the BJP is indeed supporting the Congress in the bypoll, but one thing is certain – the political landscape in Punjab is about to get even more interesting.
Source: https://x.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1930160841766121767
