Overview
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released a controversial campaign poster labeling opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, as 'dishonest,' intensifying friction with Congress despite their national INDIA bloc alliance.
- Congress leaders, including Alka Lamba, have criticized AAP for its attacks on Rahul Gandhi and demanded an apology from Arvind Kejriwal, while daring AAP to exit the INDIA alliance.
- Security concerns surrounding Arvind Kejriwal have escalated after Punjab Police withdrew additional protection following Delhi Police and Election Commission directives, sparking accusations between AAP and BJP.
- BJP leaders, including Yogi Adityanath and Anurag Thakur, have targeted AAP over governance failures in Delhi, accusing the party of corruption and mismanagement of public resources.
- The Delhi Assembly election, scheduled for February 5, will see a three-way battle between AAP, BJP, and Congress, with 699 candidates contesting for 70 seats and results to be announced on February 8.