“They are fighting allies, not BJP”: Sanjay Singh slams Congress
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses Congress of troubling Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav instead of fighting the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, alleging that instead of focusing on the BJP, the Congress is actively undermining its own allies within the INDIA bloc. Speaking on the internal friction, Singh claimed that the Congress's approach to seat-sharing is causing significant distress to opposition partners like the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
Chaos over seat-sharing in Uttar Pradesh
The AAP leader raised serious questions regarding the inconsistent statements coming from Congress leadership concerning the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He pointed out that the party seems to be moving goalposts constantly, which creates instability for its allies.
"We are seeing how Congress has been troubling the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh," Singh remarked. He noted the confusion caused by varying demands, stating, "Today, we heard a statement that Congress wants 150 seats. At times, they say they will contest all 403 seats, and sometimes they say they want 200 seats. Are they fighting the BJP or the Samajwadi Party?"
Singh emphasized that the rhetoric from Congress leaders makes it appear as though their primary opponent is the Samajwadi Party rather than the ruling BJP.
Allegations of pattern: From Bihar to Delhi
The AAP MP suggested that this is not an isolated incident but a recurring pattern of behavior. He drew parallels between the current situation in Uttar Pradesh and previous electoral battles in Bihar, specifically mentioning the impact on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
According to Singh, the Congress's handling of seat-sharing in Bihar prevented Tejashwi Yadav from forming a government. He detailed two specific instances:
- The first instance: He claimed that in a previous election, Congress contested 77 seats and lost many, resulting in the government falling short of a majority by just five seats.
- The recent assembly elections: Singh alleged that Congress kept Tejashwi Yadav "hanging" until the final moments, negotiating for an equal number of seats but ultimately taking most of them, while failing to support Tejashwi as the chief ministerial candidate in a timely manner.
A broader struggle within the INDIA bloc
Expanding his critique, Singh accused the Congress of working against key regional leaders across India. He specifically named several prominent figures whom he believes have been targeted by Congress's actions:
- Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi
- Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal
- MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu
Singh concluded by stating that while the opposition should be united against the "dictatorship" of the BJP and issues like the alleged SIR scam, the Congress is instead choosing to fight its own coalition partners.