The INDIA bloc has begun seat-sharing talks, signalling the start of substantial pre-election talks for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Congress has led the way in forging critical coalitions in Punjab and Delhi, most notably with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Participating in these sessions, AAP's delegate and MP, Sandeep Pathak, emphasised the party's focus on states where it holds elected posts and organisational influence. In these discussions, Pathak emphasised the significance of knowing the desires of local entities, a report in ANI stated.