AAP to join opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 17-18 for discussion and collaboration.

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that it will be participating in the joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 17-18. The meeting, hosted by the Congress, is expected to be attended by around 24 “like-minded” parties. This decision comes after the Congress clarified its position on the Delhi ordinance issue, which the AAP welcomed. The AAP will now attend the opposition meet in Bengaluru.

There had been speculation regarding the AAP’s attendance at the meeting, given the ongoing disagreements between the two parties. However, the Congress announced on Sunday that it will not support the Centre’s ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi and will oppose any attempt by the central government to undermine federalism in the country. The AAP commended the Congress’ opposition to the Delhi ordinance, and subsequently announced its participation in the joint meeting in Bengaluru.

This meeting will be the second gathering of more than a dozen opposition parties as they aim to formulate a united strategy to challenge the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The first meeting took place in Patna.

The AAP’s decision to attend the meeting in Bengaluru demonstrates a willingness among opposition parties to come together and counter the ruling party. This unity is crucial in order to effectively challenge the BJP’s dominance in national politics. With inputs from agencies.