The Congress faces a solo political battle in Delhi as AAP receives backing from Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party for the upcoming assembly elections. With regional allies siding with AAP and supporting their continuation in power, Congress might struggle to regain relevance in Delhi, where it hasn't secured a seat in recent elections.
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