AAP to attend opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 17-18 for joint action against government.

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 party clarified its position against the Delhi ordinance, which the AAP welcomed. The AAP’s attendance at the meeting is seen as a positive development following the Congress’ opposition to the ordinance.

The Congress announced its unequivocal opposition to the Delhi ordinance, stating that it will not support the Centre’s attempt to control administrative services in Delhi and sabotage federalism. The AAP commended the Congress’ stance on the ordinance. Hours later, the AAP confirmed its attendance at the joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru.

The decision by the AAP to attend the meeting was welcomed by JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar, who stated that it shows the Congress’ respect for the Constitution. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, who has been supporting the AAP’s fight against the Delhi ordinance, is also working to bring the AAP and the Congress together.

The meeting in Bengaluru will be the second gathering of opposition parties as they aim to form a united front against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The meeting may result in the formation of three working groups to draft a common agenda and discuss seat-sharing arrangements. Additionally, a common name for the opposition alliance may be decided upon. Opposition leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad, MK Stalin, and Jayant Choudhary, have confirmed their participation in Bengaluru.

In summary:
★The AAP has announced its participation in the joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru.
★The Congress clarified its opposition to the Delhi ordinance, which the AAP welcomed.
★The AAP’s attendance at the meeting is seen as a positive development.
★JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar welcomed the AAP’s decision and praised the Congress’ respect for the Constitution.
★The meeting in Bengaluru aims to form a united opposition against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
★Opposition leaders, including Mamata Banerjee and Sharad Pawar, have confirmed their participation in Bengaluru.