AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, addressing the media from his Delhi residence, announced the party’s formal exit from the INDIA alliance, which was originally formed to take on the BJP-led NDA during the 2023 state elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
“The Congress, despite being the largest party in the bloc, failed to take on the responsibility or initiative to keep the alliance functional after the elections. No meetings were held, no common agenda was pushed. How is that unity?” — Sanjay Singh
APP Delhi’ president Saurab Bhardwaj said that AAP will now contest all future elections independently, including the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, and while no longer be a part of the INDIA bloc, the party will continue to raise key public issues in Parliament and oppose the government where necessary.
INC was quick to respond. Punjab Leader of Opposition, Pratap Singh Bajwa, said AAP’s exit would actually help the INDIA alliance by removing internal confusion and disunity.
“AAP’s departure only strengthens the alliance. Arvind Kejriwal’s party was never serious. They campaigned against Congress in Delhi, appealed to Congress workers to defect, and tried to weaken the main opposition force while claiming to fight the BJP,” Bajwa said.
He added, “With Rahul Gandhi emerging as the unifying face of this ideological fight to save the Constitution and democracy, INDIA is now free to focus on committed partners and present a clear alternative to the BJP.”
In the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, both parties contested independently, even campaigning against each other. Despite being in the same bloc nationally, they were rivals in the capital.
AAP’s exit reflects not just political disagreement, but a turmoil is suspected in the alliance . While other members of the INDIA bloc have remained publicly silent on the matter, that silence might speak louder than any statement. Most likely, they’re hoping to keep the focus on countering the BJP.
