Synopsis
Early trends in the Delhi Assembly election results reveal that AAP leaders Atishi and Sisodia are trailing, while Kejriwal is leading. The elections, marked by intense competition, will determine if AAP can retain control or if the BJP will take over.Key Takeaways
- AAP leaders Atishi and Sisodia are trailing.
- Arvind Kejriwal is currently leading in the New Delhi constituency.
- Some AAP leaders, like Saurabh Bharadwaj, are performing well.
- Challenges persist for other AAP candidates, including Amanatullah Khan.
- The election outcome will significantly impact Delhi's governance.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) As the counting for the Delhi Assembly elections commences, early results indicate that prominent AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Atishi and Manish Sisodia, are falling behind in their respective constituencies, while the party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is currently in the lead.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has held power in Delhi for more than a decade, is encountering considerable challenges in these election results.
Arvind Kejriwal, who is contesting from the New Delhi Assembly seat, was initially trailing behind the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Parvesh Verma, but recent updates show him taking the lead.
Meanwhile, Manish Sisodia, the former education minister, is currently behind in Jangpura, and Chief Minister Atishi is trailing the BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri in Kalkaji.
Despite these challenges, some AAP leaders are showing strong performances in their areas. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj leads in Greater Kailash, and his Cabinet colleague Gopal Rai is ahead in Babarpur. Senior leader Durgesh Pathak, contesting from Rajinder Nagar, is also in a favorable position.
However, other notable AAP candidates are struggling. Amanatullah Khan, a two-time MLA from Okhla, is trailing, and Satyendar Jain, who is out on bail for a money laundering charge, is behind in Shakur Basti.
Avadh Ojha, an IAS exam coach who joined AAP prior to the elections, is lagging in Patparganj, previously held by Sisodia, while Somnath Bharti, contesting from Malviya Nagar, is also falling behind.
The elections, conducted on February 5 to fill the 70-seat Assembly, have become a contest between AAP's 'Delhi model' of governance and the BJP's aggressive campaign targeting corruption claims against AAP leaders.
Chief Minister Atishi expressed optimism this morning, asserting that AAP will reclaim power and described the election as a struggle between good and evil. Her Cabinet colleague Saurabh Bharadwaj forecasted that AAP would secure at least 40-45 seats.
The BJP has ramped up its efforts to regain control over Delhi.
As counting continues, the ultimate results remain unpredictable. The election outcome will reveal whether AAP can navigate through the early challenges and maintain its governance or if the BJP will succeed in its aspiration to rule the national capital.
