Stuge Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party, which has created a nationwide stir by winning 28 of the 70 seats in Delhi in a stunning debut, is likely to form the government next week. AAP, which is carrying out a referendum to get "a sense of what the people want", is expected to announce its decision on Monday. Its assertive founder Arvind Kejriwal, credited with changing the political discourse in the country, told ET that "the people want us to deliver" and providing "effective governance is no rocket science". The decision to form a minority government backed by Congress, which has eight MLAs, is driven by the overwhelming response from people who want AAP to assume power in Delhi and deliver effective governance. Kejriwal said more than 75% of people in the Capital want AAP to assume office. "Forming the government and delivering on our promises will reap huge benefits for AAP in Lok Sabha polls." Asked if his party would form the government in Delhi now that Congress has extended unconditional support, Kejriwal said: "We will take a final call after our ward meetings through the weekend, but there is an overwhelming support and pressure from people." Kejriwal added that his party, in all likelihood, will take up the challenge and form the government. Although Kejriwal personally is averse to joining hands with Congress or BJP, he said recent developments - Congress' unconditional support for AAP initiatives and surging popular demand - have forced a rethink. "The stand taken by Congress will be tracked by voters in the months to come in case it retracts," he said. Some senior AAP members have voiced apprehension that forming the government could take up all their energy and resources, leaving them little time for the general elections. Kejriwal, however, said it would be a challenge that may throw up pleasant surprises for the fledgling party in the 2014 elections. "I may not be able to travel as much once I assume office, but the actions of our government in Delhi will reverberate in other states, bringing greater support for AAP and its politics," he said. Asked if he is daunted by the responsibility of governing, given that most party MLAs are first-timers, Kejriwal said running an effective government needs political will. "I have been a part of the government and have seen from close quarters how bureaucrats and politicians deliver when they wish to. It is no rocket science," he said. Delhi is yet to get a government as it threw up a fractured mandate where BJP fell four short of majority at 32 seats and AAP came in a close second at 28. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Arvind-Kejriwal-bites-the-bullet-to-form-government/articleshow/27673513.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbestfriend Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good move indeed :hatsoff::hatsoff: It was very clever of AAP to go for mood of the people in taking support from Congress, this will force congress to be extra careful in taking back support for filmy reasons...Now all those detractors who were shouting that AAP is afraid of governance and they are meant for protest will shut up :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 ab aayega mazaa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulbul Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Happy days for con party & AAP supporters.... Congrats for some one for getting back their money... Sad day for us BJP fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Outside support from Congress is always a recipe for disaster. They are forever ready to pull the support and will never let government function independently. To add to this, a lot of the AAP voter base voted for them on their anti-Congress agenda. AAP risks losing the support of this section of the electorate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetle Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Kya hua...logon ne sms kiya...choron ke saath sarkar banao kejriwal ji!:--D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 They were fecked either way as somehow it wasnt BJP's responsibility to form govt and only AAP's. I think even if this govt lasts 6-8 months and Kejriwal is able to bring in one good change, he will sweep the next elections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good move AAP, in a sense a tactical ploy, now people all over India will vote for you as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Congress ka hath aam aadmi ke saath :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Congress ka hath aam aadmi ke saath :two_thumbs_up: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakat Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 :cantstop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 it will be a disaster for AAp if they agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raghav_12 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good move indeed :hatsoff::hatsoff: It was very clever of AAP to go for mood of the people in taking support from Congress, this will force congress to be extra careful in taking back support for filmy reasons...Now all those detractors who were shouting that AAP is afraid of governance and they are meant for protest will shut up :haha: I think that's what is going to happen. AAP won't care much about Congress and will take the decisions as they please. If Congress takes support back they'll be blamed. It's "conditional" support AAP has taken. Days for giving conditional support are over. Now you take "conditional" support . AAP changes the rules of the game :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 So is AAP the B-team of Congress or is it the other way round? Congress being the B-team of AAP. AAP told that they are fighting against corruption and targeted Congress but only to unite with them post-elections. A lot of hidden agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruchi49 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 good move,lets see what kejriwal can do for delhi it is the time to prove himself for aap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 So is AAP the B-team of Congress or is it the other way round? Congress being the B-team of AAP. AAP told that they are fighting against corruption and targeted Congress but only to unite with them post-elections. A lot of hidden agenda. and people thought AAP was going to be "different" and was going to "change" the system :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 and people thought AAP was going to be "different" and was going to "change" the system :hysterical: It's a good move man,don't be critical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 It's a good move man' date='don't be critical[/quote'] the single biggest reason for AAP's success in these elections was their extremely loud and strong anti-Cong stand and now they are joining hands with Cong to form the Govt. The criticism, loss of image and loss of support from the people will only just begin for AAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 the single biggest reason for AAP's success in these elections was their extremely loud and strong anti-Cong stand and now they are joining hands with Cong to form the Govt. The criticism' date= loss of image and loss of support from the people will only just begin for AAP. true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I mean cong might withdraw support the day kejri agrees.It will be grave mistake hope aap does not commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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