Assembly Elections: BJP Releases First Candidate List Targeting AAP Strongholds

The BJP fields high-profile candidates, including defectors and former MPs, against AAP and Congress leaders in key constituencies for the February election.

The BJP has announced its first list of 29 candidates for the 70-seat Delhi Assembly elections, featuring former MPs and prominent turncoats from AAP and Congress.
Key battles include BJP's Parvesh Verma challenging AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi and Ramesh Bidhuri contesting against Chief Minister Atishi in Kalkaji.
The BJP has criticized AAP's governance, focusing on allegations of corruption and Kejriwal's controversial 'Sheesh Mahal' residence renovation, while AAP defends its track record in education and healthcare.
Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have intensified attacks on AAP, accusing it of mismanagement and corruption, while AAP counters by highlighting BJP's alleged failures in law and order and housing promises.
The upcoming elections are shaping into a three-way contest among AAP, BJP, and Congress, with AAP seeking re-election after dominating the last two Assembly polls.