The AAP lost the majority to the BJP in the MCD within two-and-a-half years after ending the party's 15-year-long rule in the House in 2022 (File)After losing control of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) even before completing its term, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday said that it has set its sights on the 2027 municipal polls. The AAP lost the majority to the BJP in the MCD within two-and-a-half years after ending the party’s 15-year-long rule in the House in 2022.
On Friday, a key party meeting was held where senior AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, AAP Delhi convenor Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the MCD House Ankush Narang met with all party councillors. This comes just a few days after 16 councillors of the party quit and formed a new political front at the MCD — the Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP).
Sisodia, who had been camping in Punjab ever since he was handed responsibility of the state in a major reshuffle of the party’s leadership after the 2025 Delhi poll loss, reviewed the ward-level issues being faced in the Capital and directed the councillors to ensure immediate redressal, to stay active in their wards, maintain a close connection with the public, and to listen to and resolve their concerns.
Highlighting the ideological contrast between AAP and mainstream political parties, Sisodia stated, “Arvind Kejriwal has introduced an alternative model of politics based on performance rather than divisive strategies. Unlike conventional parties that thrive on caste and religious divisions, Kejriwal’s governance model puts public welfare at the forefront. That’s why transformative policies like free education, quality healthcare, zero electricity bills, clean drinking water, and free bus travel for women are now being discussed nationwide.”
Meanwhile, Bharadwaj said, “Leave no gap in public service. The people crave genuine work and affection. If you remain among them and resolve their issues sincerely, they will embrace you with trust and respect.”