Congress Announces First 21 Candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections

The list includes prominent leaders like Sandeep Dikshit, who will contest Arvind Kejriwal's New Delhi seat, and signals a mix of experience and fresh faces.

• The Congress has released its first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for early 2025.
• Sandeep Dikshit, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, will contest from the New Delhi constituency, currently held by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal.
• The list features a blend of veteran politicians, such as Haroon Yusuf and Anil Kumar, alongside 12 first-time candidates, emphasizing diversity and youth representation.
• Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, who is also a candidate, stated the party aims to address voter dissatisfaction with both the BJP and AAP governments over the last decade.
• Despite earlier discussions, Congress has confirmed it will contest the elections independently, ruling out any alliance with AAP.

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