Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- The acquittal of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia has triggered a wave of sharp criticism from the Opposition Congress, with its leaders alleging a "quid pro quo" deal between the BJP and the AAP, suggesting that the legal relief granted to the AAP top brass is part of a calculated political script aimed at undermining the Congress in poll-bound states.
Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa termed the development a "friendly match" and "velvet glove boxing" between the two parties. He alleged that a deal has been struck to ensure AAP remains politically viable in Punjab and Gujarat to split the Opposition vote and hamper Congress's prospects. Bajwa further claimed that in exchange,...