AAP announces names of 5 candidates from Delhi, Haryana for upcoming Indian General Election
File photo of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday (Feb 27) announced the names of candidates for Delhi and Haryana for the upcoming General Electionin India as the partynamed four sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Thiscomes just a few days afterAAP agreed to aseat-sharing with the Indian National Congress (INC) in Delhi.
AAP's Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting took place at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Tuesday, and the names were announced after that.
While announcing the names, AAP leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said that MLA Somnath Bharti will contest from New Delhi.
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Rai said that the party made a "big decision" of fielding a reserved category candidate from a general seat, with the party's decision that Kuldeep Kumar willcontest from East Delhi.
Rai said Sahi Ram Pehelwan to contest from South Delhi and Mahabal Mishra to contest from West Delhi seat.
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In the Lok Sabha polls, Delhi elects seven members, who are elected directly by the electorates of Delhi and the members are chosen for a period of five years.
He further said that Sushil Gupta will contest from Kurukshetra in the North Indian state of Haryana.
AAP leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai announces the names of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
In Delhi - Kuldeep Kumar to contest from East Delhi, Somnath Bharti to contest from New Delhi, Sahi Ram Pehelwan to contest from South Delhi and Mahabal Mishra to… pic.twitter.com/gPxMZUvn87 — ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2024
Rai told India-based news agency ANI: "The biggest criteria in making the decision about candidates is that it is clear that the BJP MPs are neither seen among the public nor do any work."
"So, the party decided to field leaders who are connected to the ground, are among the people round the clock and work for them," he added.
#WATCH | After announcing Lok Sabha candidates for Delhi and Haryana, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai says, "The biggest criteria in making the decision about candidates is that it is clear that the BJP MPs are neither seen among the public nor do any work. So, the party… pic.twitter.com/qXDg3KFWrY — ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2024
(With inputs from agencies)