New Delhi, July19,2025: The announcement that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally quit the INDIA Alliance in 2025 has triggered a political storm just days before the Monsoon Session of Parliament
AAP Quits INDIA Alliance 2025: A Sudden Yet Expected Political Twist
The announcement that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally quit the INDIA Alliance in 2025 has triggered a political storm just days before the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The confirmation came from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who told PTI that “AAP is not part of INDIA Alliance anymore.”
The focus keyword — AAP Quits INDIA Alliance 2025 — has started trending across Google News, X (formerly Twitter), and television debates. The timing of this exit, just ahead of a crucial opposition strategy meeting on July 19, has significant political implications.
Why Did AAP Leave the INDIA Alliance?
Several internal and external factors led to AAP’s exit from the opposition coalition. Here are the top reasons:
- Lack of Post-Election Engagement: No significant meeting or initiative was taken by INDIA bloc post the 2024 general elections.
- Distrust with Congress: AAP has consistently accused Congress of being an unreliable ally, especially in Delhi and Punjab.
- Strategic Misalignment: AAP seeks to focus on regional politics and electoral self-reliance, whereas INDIA bloc aims for national-level consolidation.
- Electoral Failures: Major setbacks in Delhi and Haryana made AAP rethink its strategy.
- Operational Disagreements: From ‘Operation Sindoor’ to seat-sharing decisions, coordination remained fragile.
According to Sanjay Singh, “INDIA alliance is not a children’s play. Have they even had a meeting since the Lok Sabha elections?”
Crisis Within: AAP vs Congress, The Cold War Within INDIA Alliance
From the beginning, AAP maintained a cautious distance from both BJP and Congress. However, joining hands with Congress under the INDIA alliance blurred these lines.
Post the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, AAP accused Congress of sabotaging seat-sharing arrangements, especially in Delhi. This worsened after the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections where AAP’s seat count fell drastically from over 60 seats to just 22. Top leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendra Jain lost their seats.
Congress, on the other hand, claimed its right to contest strongly across all states, fueling further distrust.
Electoral Setbacks That Shaped the Exit
AAP’s political decline over the past year became increasingly evident:
- Delhi Assembly 2025: A devastating loss for AAP in its strongest bastion.
- Haryana State Elections: AAP contested over 80 seats but failed to win even one.
- Punjab vs Congress: Despite winning Punjab in 2022, AAP faces direct competition from Congress in the 2027 elections.
However, AAP tried to rebound:
- In Ludhiana West (Punjab) and Visavadar (Gujarat) bypolls, AAP registered significant solo wins, defeating both Congress and BJP candidates.
These wins suggest AAP is attempting to rebuild its core voter base by going solo — distancing itself from national alliances like INDIA.
What Experts Say About AAP’s Departure
Veteran journalist Pramod Joshi explains, “Sanjay Singh’s announcement is just a formality. AAP had informally distanced itself from INDIA right after the Lok Sabha polls.”
Another senior journalist, Smita Gupta, added, “Wherever AAP is strong — Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat — Congress was the old power. So there was never real harmony between the two. The alliance was always a compromise.”
She further noted that AAP now seems interested in strengthening its position as a credible third force — away from both BJP and Congress.
Future of INDIA Bloc Without AAP
With the Monsoon Session of Parliament set to begin on July 21, AAP’s withdrawal raises serious questions:
- Will the opposition still appear united in Parliament?
- Can Congress take all parties along under one umbrella?
- Is this the beginning of the end for INDIA bloc?
Sanjay Singh has made it clear that AAP will continue raising issues like bulldozer politics in Delhi, Operation Sindoor, and school closures in UP — but “not in coordination with Congress.”
Smita Gupta warned, “This disunity benefits BJP. The Congress must act responsibly as the largest opposition party.”
Moreover, with Bihar Assembly elections looming later this year, AAP has declared it will contest independently. INDIA bloc’s strength in Bihar — where RJD leads the Mahagathbandhan — may now face disruption.
AAP’s Exit – Just the Beginning?
AAP quitting the INDIA Alliance in 2025 could mark a pivotal shift in Indian opposition politics. While it weakens the INDIA bloc in perception, it may serve as a catalyst for regional parties to rethink their positions ahead of major state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha showdown.
For the opposition, this is a warning bell: unity cannot be assumed, it must be built — with shared goals, mutual respect, and clear strategy. The AAP-Congress rift shows that in Indian politics, alliances are as fragile as they are essential.
