BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying they've completed three terms in Delhi, but the city still grapples with numerous problems. He emphasised that the people of Delhi have had enough and are now determined to bring about change.
"It is the festival of democracy in Delhi today and I appeal to the voters of the national capital to come out in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights so that Delhi becomes a developed capital of the developed nation. You will see, only the lotus will bloom on 8th February..
He emphasised that this election is crucial in deciding the future of the city, citing pressing issues like pollution, garbage management, and the cleaning of the Yamuna River.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a sharp swipe at the ruling dispensation, questioning governance issues in Delhi before urging citizens to vote for his party in the ongoing elections.
Voting for the Milkipur by-election in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya district began on Wednesday morning. The BJP is seeking revenge in Milkipur, a crucial Assembly segment of Faizabad, after its shocking loss in the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat, which is home to the iconic Ayodhya Ram Mandir. This
BJP candidate from Kalkaji assembly seat, Ramesh Bidhuri said that Delhi people will vote for development, alleging the current government has destroyed the national capital over the past decade.
The national capital recorded a slow voter turnout of 8.10 per cent as of 9 am in the single-phase Delhi assembly elections, as per the Election Commission of India.
Speaking to reporters, Atishi said, "In this battle of truth versus lies, I hope the people of Delhi will stand with the truth, work and defeat hooliganism."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, cast their vote at a polling booth in Delhi's NDMC School of Science and Humanities, Tughlaq Crescent for the Delhi assembly polls.