NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Atishi, representing the AAP from the Kalkaji assembly constituency, submitted her nomination papers on Tuesday for the Delhi Assembly Elections, set to take place on February 5.
In Kalkaji constituency, Atishi faces challenge from BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress candidate Alka Lamba.
During the previous assembly elections in 2020, Atishi emerged victorious from Kalkaji seat, securing a win against BJP’s Dharambir Singh with a margin exceeding 10% of the total votes.
“On the occasion of Makar Sankranti today, I have filed my nomination and I hope that, just as I have received love from the people of Kalkaji before, I will continue to receive the same in the future,” said Atishi.
Reacting to the complaint filed against her for violating the model code of conduct, the AAP leader stated that the Election Commission overlooks violations when BJP candidate Parvesh Verma distributes money.
“The whole country saw that Parvesh Verma was distributing money. Women came on TV and said that they were given Rs 1,100 to press the lotus button. After that, he tweeted saying that he was distributing glasses in a health camp. Then he was distributing sheets and bedspreads bearing his name in Kidwai Nagar. The Election Commission does not see any violation of the Model Code of Conduct in this,” Atishi said.
“We went to the Election Commission multiple times, and they assured us that the election would be fair. Investigations are still ongoing against Parvesh Verma, while an FIR has already been filed against me without any investigation,” she added.
The elections for Delhi’s legislative assembly are scheduled for February 5, with the vote count set to occur on February 8.
