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Political deadlock continues, President Rule likely in Delhi

New Delhi: A spell of President's Rule loomed large in Delhi as the political deadlock continued over formation of a government in the national capital even eight days after announcement of outcome of the election



BJP had declined to form government citing lack of majority following which Jung had invited AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to discuss government formation.  

In a surprise move, Congress had on Friday submitted a letter to the Lt Governor extending “unconditional support” to AAP to form government.

Meanwhile, BJP today attacked AAP saying the party was not interested in forming the government as it will not be able to fulfil the promises made in its manifesto.  

AAP had promised to cut power tariff by 50 per cent and supply 700 litres of water free to each household daily.  

“AAP is scared of being exposed. There are apparent contradictions in its stand as, on one hand, AAP leaders are criticising other political parties and then it is writing letters to them about support in forming the government,” Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said.