Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is traveling to Chhattisgarh for the third time in just five months as political dynamics in the state are developing ahead of the Assembly elections. Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, will be traveling with him. The two party leaders will present the “guarantee cards” outlining the commitments they aim to keep if the AAP wins the next elections during an AAP workers’ convention in Raipur.
With Kejriwal announcing plans to offer the public several essential services free of charge, including electricity, education, healthcare, public transportation for women, senior citizens’ pilgrimages, and employment opportunities, the AAP’s vision for Chhattisgarh echoes the model it implemented in Delhi. Kejriwal’s trips to Chhattisgarh demonstrate his dedication to changing the political climate of the region and upending the power of established parties.
Kejriwal has previously lambasted both the BJP and the Congress for how they have led Chhattisgarh, highlighting the necessity for change. The AAP’s involvement with the INDIA bloc, a group working to oppose the BJP nationally, and its occasional cooperation with Congress highlight the party’s shifting political allegiances.
Kejriwal’s statements during his visit would probably shed light on the AAP’s approach to forming coalitions with other parties and its plan for the forthcoming elections. Kejriwal’s remarks will be closely examined as the Chhattisgarh political story develops for any clues about the AAP’s strategy and its part in determining the political climate of the state.