The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially decided to contest the Haryana Assembly elections independently, announcing its first list of 20 candidates on September 9, 2024, following the collapse of alliance talks with the Congress party. AAP's candidate selection includes key constituencies where Congress has already declared its nominees, intensifying competition between the two parties. AAP's Haryana president, Sushil Gupta, emphasized the party's readiness to contest all 90 seats, citing the urgency as the nomination deadline nearing on September 12. BJP leaders expressed skepticism about AAP's electoral prospects, predicting they would struggle to secure any seats. The Haryana Assembly elections are scheduled for October 5, with vote counting set for October 8. This development signals a significant shift in the political landscape of Haryana, with both AAP and Congress now preparing to go head-to-head.