Thu Nov 21 09:54:03 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Assembly Elections: Cross-Party Hopping Intensifies
**New Delhi:** With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, the political landscape is witnessing a flurry of defections. The latest developments involve a Congress leader joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), followed by a former AAP MLA switching to the Congress.
Haji Muhammad Khan, a prominent Muslim leader from Seelampur, has left AAP to join the Congress, a move the party hopes will bolster its support among the Muslim community. This follows the recent defection of Congress’ former MLA from the reserved Seelampuri constituency, Veer Singh Dhingra, to the AAP on Friday.
These shifts highlight a changing dynamic in Delhi’s political scene. Unlike previous elections, defections are not solely directed towards the BJP, indicating a broader realignment of political forces.
The AAP aims to retain power in the upcoming elections, scheduled for early next year. Meanwhile, both the BJP and Congress are attempting to capitalize on any anti-incumbency sentiment. Further defections from both AAP and Congress are anticipated before the elections.
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