Omar Abdullah mocks INDIA Bloc Rift as BJP secures lead in Delhi elections

Diplomat Desk

Jammu,(DD):The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive lead in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the national capital. Projections indicate that the BJP is on course to win an outright majority in the 70-member assembly, displacing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has governed Delhi for the past two terms.

The outcome comes after a high-voltage election campaign, with the BJP making a concerted push to reclaim power in the city after more than two decades. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP’s campaign focused on issues such as the alleged mismanagement of the Yamuna River’s pollution, corruption allegations related to the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, and law and order concerns. Meanwhile, AAP had banked on its track record in governance, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors, but appears to have fallen short in securing a third consecutive term.

As early trends emerged, indicating a significant setback for both AAP and Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to social media to take a jibe at his INDIA bloc allies. Sharing a popular meme, he sarcastically remarked, “Aur lado aapas mein!!!” (Keep fighting amongst yourselves!), a pointed reference to the internal divisions within the opposition alliance. Despite being partners in the INDIA bloc, AAP and Congress had contested the Delhi elections separately, a move that political analysts had warned could split the anti-BJP vote and work in the ruling party’s favour.

Abdullah’s comments also reflect his broader scepticism towards the viability of the INDIA bloc, which has struggled to maintain cohesion among its diverse members. His remarks underline growing frustration within the opposition over the failure to present a united front against the BJP, a factor that has contributed to the party’s continued electoral success.

With the BJP now poised to form the government in Delhi, the results not only signify a major political comeback for the party in the capital but also pose serious questions for the opposition. The Congress and AAP leadership will now have to introspect on their electoral strategy and the future of their alliance within the broader INDIA bloc, especially with the 2024 general elections approaching.

Beyond Delhi, by-election results in Uttar Pradesh’s Milkipur and Tamil Nadu’s Erode are also being closely watched, as they could offer further insights into the evolving political dynamics at a national level.(DD)

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