New Delhi: A day after its dream poll debut in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) was today variedly praised by some political parties as a force good for the health for democracy and one that could provide a “credible alternative”.
But some parties like NCP also took a dig at Arvind Kejriwal's nascent party describing them as “pseudo activists” who are not connected with the ground reality.
Congress stalwart and outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who was felled at the hustings by Kejriwal, was of the view that AAP just sold “dreams”.
BJP ally Shiv Sena sounded a warning that Kejriwal's challenge is for all political parties across the country It is always good for the health of democracy when a new force emerges, BJP Vice-president Smriti Irani said.
CPI(M) said AAP has emerged as a credible alternative to Congress.
Its leader Sitaram Yechury said more than the anger against the policies of Congress what had helped AAP in the elections was they were seen as a possibility that can offer an alternative.
