BJP defensive, Congress looks worried as AAP's political clout grows big in Himachal | Ground report
India Today
The Aam Aadmi Party is trying to establish itself as a third force in the state where people never voted a third front to power. However, whether or not AAP will emerge as a third force in the state will depend on the mood of the voters.
Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in Himachal Pradesh by the end of 2022.The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), by making inroads in the state, has changed the political scenario.
AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders are trying to establish the party as a third force in the state where people never voted a third front to power. However, the state had witnessed a coalition government for the first time in 1998 when the Himachal Vikas Congress launched by late Sukh Ram formed an alliance with the BJP.
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Arvind Kejriwal has recently made three visits to Himachal. The ruling BJP and opposition Congress remained on his target during the Hamirpur, Kangra and Mandi visits. Kejriwal is not only targeting the constituencies often termed as BJP's pocket boroughs, but has been questioning rivals over poor development.
He prominently raises the issues of political corruption, lack of teachers in schools, poor health amenities, unemployment and rising prices in his rallies and interactions.
"I want to say to the people of Himachal Pradesh that if you vote for us, we will give you the best of education. I will create avenues of employment for your children. I hereby challenge the leaders of other parties to say this. The people of Himachal Pradesh voted for Congress for 30 years and BJP for 20 years. Just give us a chance, I will change the future of your children," Kejriwal said in Hamirpur.
BJP DEFENSIVE, CONG WORRIED
