# AAP and Goa Forward Party political alliance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aap-and-goa-forward-party-political-alliance
> Updated: 2026-09-18T16:31:38.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP) have formed a pre-poll alliance called ‘Goa First’ to contest the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The alliance aims to provide a third political alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress.

During the initial announcement in Panaji, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal claimed that voters have been ‘cheated twice’ by the two dominant parties. GFP president Vijai Sardesai stated the bloc would prioritize Goan interests and remain open to other secular political forces. Following the announcement, Arvind Kejriwal visited Vijai Sardesai to mark the alliance, indicating that the two parties would operate as equal partners and begin seat-sharing discussions.

However, the alliance has faced criticism from the Indian National Congress. Congress MP Viriato Fernandes alleged a ‘tacit understanding’ between the AAP and the BJP, suggesting a potential arrangement where the BJP would focus on Punjab in exchange for the AAP splitting anti-BJP votes in Goa. Fernandes argued that a true opposition to the BJP would have resulted in a partnership with the Congress.

In response, All India Congress Committee Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare stated that the Congress remains open to alliance talks with opposition parties to ensure a united front, though he noted that any party perceived as assisting the BJP would be ‘judged by the voters’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Congress leaders allege AAP-GFP alliance benefits BJP in Goa

Congress leaders in Goa have alleged that the AAP-GFP ‘Goa First’ alliance is a move to split opposition votes and benefit the BJP, while maintaining that Congress remains open to unity talks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congress-leaders-allege-aap-gfp-alliance-benefits-bjp-in-goa

### 2026-09-14: Arvind Kejriwal visits Vijai Sardesai to mark ‘Goa First’ alliance

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal visited GFP chief Vijai Sardesai during Ganesh Chaturthi, following the launch of their ‘Goa First’ alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arvind-kejriwal-visits-vijai-sardesai-to-mark-goa-first-alliance

### 2026-09-12: AAP and Goa Forward Party form ‘Goa First’ alliance

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have formed the ‘Goa First’ alliance to contest the 2027 Goa Assembly elections as a third alternative to the BJP and Congress.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arvind-kejriwal-visits-goa-to-announce-major-political-shift

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