Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh launched a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that no matter how much effort Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath put into the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP will be “wiped out.”
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, “No matter how much UP CM Yogi Adityanath or PM Modi try, or even if they bring US President Donald Trump to campaign, the BJP will be wiped out in the Delhi elections.”
Singh also raised concerns about the Election Commission’s ability to ensure fair elections, pointing out alleged irregularities in the New Delhi assembly constituency. He claimed that BJP candidates openly distribute various goods, including chadars, glasses, and money, without any intervention.
“Sometimes, BJP candidates distribute ‘chadar’, ‘lota’, ‘chashma’, shoes, and money openly. The office of the Election Commission of India is in the New Delhi assembly constituency. When the Election Commission can’t stop these discrepancies here, how can they ensure fair elections across the country?” Singh said.
Reacting to the withdrawal of Punjab Police security for AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Singh accused the Delhi Police of “forcefully removing” the security cover, while various “goons” roamed the area carrying sticks and rods. He criticized the Election Commission for failing to take action despite repeated complaints.
“The Delhi Police forcefully removed the security provided by Punjab Police to Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, goons are roaming with sticks and rods in the area. We have complained to the Election Commission, but they are doing nothing about it,” Singh stated.
Earlier on Thursday, Yogi Adityanath criticized Kejriwal over the pollution in the Yamuna River, challenging him to take action similar to his own initiative in Prayagraj. Adityanath also accused Kejriwal of facilitating the issuance of Aadhaar cards to alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators through machines in AAP leaders’ homes, and highlighted the “piles of garbage” on Delhi’s streets, comparing them to the cleaner streets of Noida.
In a separate incident, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged that opposition supporters attacked his car during a public meeting in Hari Nagar. He claimed that the Delhi Police allowed these individuals to enter his meeting and attack his vehicle, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of turning the Delhi Police into the “personal army of the BJP.”
“Today in Hari Nagar, the police allowed the opposition candidate’s men to enter my public meeting and attack my car. All this is happening on Amit Shah’s orders. He has made the Delhi Police the personal army of the BJP,” Kejriwal posted on X.
Kejriwal also raised concerns about the Election Commission’s inaction in response to repeated attacks on him, questioning the body’s ability to ensure safety and fairness in the election process.
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit joined the fray, alleging that both the BJP and AAP have been involved in distributing money during the election campaign. He mentioned that complaints have been filed with the Election Commission, but no action has been taken.
The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with votes set to be counted on February 8. A total of 699 candidates are competing for 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly.
In the last two elections, the AAP won a commanding victory, securing 67 and 62 seats in the 2015 and 2020 elections, respectively. Meanwhile, the BJP secured just three and eight seats. The Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 consecutive years, has faced setbacks and failed to win any seats in the last two elections.
As election day approaches, the political battle between AAP and the BJP intensifies, with both parties focusing on issues of governance, fairness, and electoral integrity.
