Aam Aadmi Party quits I.N.D.I. Alliance

The Aam Aadmi Party’s formal exit from the INDIA bloc marks a big shift ahead of the upcoming monsoon session. The INDIA alliance, formed as a collective front against the ruling NDA, aimed to consolidate Opposition parties to provide a strong alternative during the last Lok Sabha elections.

AAP’s departure from this coalition signals both strategic recalibration and the changing dynamics within Opposition politics.

The backdrop to AAP’s exit is its recent setback in the Delhi Assembly elections, a political blow that not only dented the party’s morale but also stalled its momentum in expanding its footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.

The loss has prompted the party’s leadership, particularly national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, to rethink their political approach.

With Punjab remaining AAP’s lone ruling state, the party now seems focused on consolidating its power there for the time being.

Breaking away from the INDIA bloc allows AAP to pursue an independent agenda, distancing itself from the coalition’s diverse and sometimes conflicting political interests. This move may encourage the party to forge issue-based alliances selectively, tailoring its strategy to regional political realities rather than adhering to a national opposition framework. However, the exit also diminishes the Opposition’s collective bargaining power, possibly making it easier for the BJP to maintain dominance in key states and at the Centre.