What is happening in Delhi in interesting and unheard for earlier. First, a party which has been formed about one year back only, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), got about 30% votes and 28 seats out of 60. The BJP which got about 31% votes could not majority seats to form the government. The Congress which was ruling Delhi for the last 15 years was almost demolished with only 8 seats and even its Chief Minister utterly defeated.
BJP, though invited to form the government could not form it due to having not sufficient numbers. Now Congress furnished a letter to the Governor offering unconditional support to AAP, to put the latter in a dilemma and criticise it. If AAP accepted, the Congress will withdraw its support when it wants. If AAP does not form the government, then it can criticise AAP failing to take responsibility. AAP counteracted putting 18 issues on which it sought the support of both Congress and BJP, if they want AAP to form government. BJP did not reply. Congress replied stating that 16 out of 18 issues can be decided administratively and there is no need for taking it to assembly. This was also a trap.
Now, in its own way, AAP has decided to seek the opinion of the electorate whether it should take the responsibility of forming the government. Lakhs of e-mail and letters to the voters are being sent to get their opinion, after which the party will takes its decision by 23rd. December.
These are all unexpected developments. AAP is creating a history of sorts. Let us see the developments unfolding in the coming few days.