AAP’s ‘final countdown’ begins, won’t reach double digits in Punjab polls: Congress

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), declaring its 'final countdown' has begun ahead of the next assembly elections. He dismissed AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal’s hopes of chief minister Bhagwant Mann returning to power, stating voters are disillusioned and demand change. Warring predicted the AAP would not even reach double-digit seats, claiming many of its MLAs are ready to abandon the 'sinking ship.' The Congress leader criticized the AAP for failing to fulfill its promise of providing Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance to women in Punjab. He argued that under the scheme’s timeline, women should have received Rs 60,000 by now, but elections in November would leave them with only Rs 3,000. Warring called this a 'greatest betrayal' that would backfire on the ruling party. He also questioned Kejriwal’s suggestion that elections could be held in November, asserting such announcements should come from the Election Commission of India. Warring implied the AAP was acting arbitrarily, drawing a parallel with the BJP’s governance style. The remarks reflect Congress’s strategy to position itself as the primary challenger to the AAP, emphasizing governance failures and unfulfilled promises. Political tensions are rising as the state gears up for the next assembly elections, with Warring’s statements underscoring voter dissatisfaction with the current government.