On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi led a roadshow in Kalkaji as she prepared to file her nomination for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections.
Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also joined her during the rally.
CM Atishi told ANI that the enthusiasm witnessed today is a result of the efforts made by the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal.
She stated, “I have started my nomination rally. Today people from every corner of Kalkaji have come to support me because they know that if any work has been done, it has been done by the Aam Aadmi Party. The reason behind the enthusiasm seen today is the work done by Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal. This is the politics of work. On the other side is the politics of BJP which only abuses and Aam Aadmi Party asks for votes on the basis of work.”
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Delhi Chief Minister is contesting for the Kalkaji seat, facing off against BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress’ Alka Lamba.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia also conveyed his best wishes to the Delhi CM ahead of her nomination.
“I am very happy as she is like my younger sister. Last time too, I took part in her nomination. The last 5 years were filled with challenges and struggles. I extend my wishes to her that for the next five years to be filled with success,” he asserted.
Sisodia also emphasized that education is a major concern for the people of Delhi today.
“During campaigning, we meet people who tell us that their children are studying in government schools.We have worked sincerely for the people of Delhi.We have asked them to fund us to contest elections. I am happy to tell you that I have received the Rs 40 lakhs. I needed to contest elections from the Jangpura seat. This amount has been donated by around 350 people from across the nation and Delhi. People should donate funds to Atishi also,” said the AAP leader.
Sisodia is contesting the Delhi elections from the Jangpura seat, facing BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah and Congress’ Farhan Suri.
The Delhi assembly polls will be held on 5 February, with vote counting scheduled for 8 February.
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