AAP distances from INDIA bloc meeting amid internal opposition friction

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh clarified the party's position, noting that AAP does not operate as part of the INDIA alliance, rendering participation in their internal strategy sessions moot. The move highlights deepening fractures within the opposition, as Singh publicly criticized the Congress party for its handling of relations with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. He questioned the Congress party’s strategic priorities, suggesting their shifting seat-sharing demands appear aimed at undermining the Samajwadi Party rather than challenging the BJP.

The political tension follows an Indian Express report detailing internal friction within the Election Commission, where Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi allegedly lodged 14 objections over a 10-month period regarding the SIR exercise. The Election Commission has formally rejected claims of institutional dissent, asserting that all decisions regarding the process were reached through unanimous approval.