The political deadlock in Delhi continues over formation of a government in the national capital even eight days after announcement of election results that returned a hung verdict.

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung yesterday sent a detailed report to President Pranab Mukherjee about the current political situation after meeting BJP and AAP leaders. Agencies quoted top officials saying that the tenure of the current assembly will end on December 17 and President's Rule has to be imposed after that if a government is not put in place by then.

BJP and Congress have dismissed the 18 pre-conditions laid down by Aam Aadmi Party, AAP, for their support and cooperation in forming government. Aam Aadmi Party had yesterday put the onus on Congress and BJP for taking support to form a government by putting forth 18 conditions and wanting to know their views on them. In a surprise move, Congress had on Friday submitted a letter to the Lt Governor extending “unconditional support” to AAP to form government.

BJP today said that AAP was not interested in forming the government as it will not be able to fulfill the promises made in its manifesto. Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said that AAP is scared of being exposed.