AAP Decides to Go Solo in Haryana Assembly Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest the Haryana Assembly polls independently, ending speculation about an alliance with the Congress. The first list of 20 candidates has been released, and preparations are underway for all 90 seats. The decision comes as the nomination window closes on September 12.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has opted to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections independently, thus ending long-standing rumors of an alliance with the Congress. The decision was announced on Monday as AAP released its initial list of 20 candidates for the 90-member Assembly.

This strategic move comes amid protracted discussions between the two parties and just as the nomination window is about to close on September 12. The Haryana Assembly elections are slated for October 5.

AAP's Haryana president, Sushil Gupta, emphasized that the party had been preparing for all 90 seats from the outset, asserting the party's readiness to provide a robust alternative in Haryana. He also mentioned that a second list of candidates would soon be announced.