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Kejriwal says voting for Congress aids BJP, urges ouster of ‘joint venture’
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warned that a vote for the Congress Party effectively benefits the BJP and called for ending the perceived ‘joint venture’ between the two parties.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday warned that casting a ballot for the Indian National Congress would, in effect, bolster the Bharatiya Janata Party. He argued that the two parties have become a "joint venture" that undermines genuine opposition.
Kejriwal, speaking at a press briefing, said the alliance between Congress and BJP has blurred ideological lines, leaving voters with no real alternative to the ruling party. He urged the electorate to reject this perceived partnership and support a distinct, independent opposition.
The remarks come ahead of the upcoming general elections, where the Congress is positioning itself as the primary challenger to the BJP. Kejriwal’s comments reflect growing frustration among some opposition leaders over what they view as a tacit understanding between the two major parties.
Political analysts note that Kejriwal’s statement could influence voter sentiment in Delhi and other regions where the Aam Aadmi Party seeks to expand its reach beyond the capital.
The Congress party has not responded publicly to Kejriwal’s claim, while the BJP dismissed the remarks as political rhetoric.
Kejriwal, speaking at a press briefing, said the alliance between Congress and BJP has blurred ideological lines, leaving voters with no real alternative to the ruling party. He urged the electorate to reject this perceived partnership and support a distinct, independent opposition.
The remarks come ahead of the upcoming general elections, where the Congress is positioning itself as the primary challenger to the BJP. Kejriwal’s comments reflect growing frustration among some opposition leaders over what they view as a tacit understanding between the two major parties.
Political analysts note that Kejriwal’s statement could influence voter sentiment in Delhi and other regions where the Aam Aadmi Party seeks to expand its reach beyond the capital.
The Congress party has not responded publicly to Kejriwal’s claim, while the BJP dismissed the remarks as political rhetoric.