The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 20 candidates for the Haryana Assembly elections, indicating a potential solo run after failed alliance talks with Congress. AAP desired to contest 10 seats, but Congress offered only five, leading to a stalemate. The Congress has already released candidates for 41 seats, including key figures like Bhupinder Hooda and wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Both parties are under pressure as the nomination deadline approaches on September 12, and voting is scheduled for October 5. This electoral contest is significant in the Jat-dominated regions, with critical constituencies like Rohtak being hotly contested. The ongoing negotiations reflect the strategic importance of seat-sharing to defeat the incumbent BJP government.