New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – With just two days to go before Delhi heads to the polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of resorting to electoral malpractices and intimidation tactics. In a video message on the final day of campaigning for the February 5 elections, Kejriwal claimed that AAP has equipped people in slum areas with spy cameras and body cameras to document any "wrongdoings" by BJP and its alleged "goons."
"We have distributed spy cameras and body cameras among slum dwellers to capture BJP’s misdeeds. Additionally, we have set up multiple Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that will reach such locations within 15 minutes to prevent unconstitutional activities and ensure the perpetrators are arrested," Kejriwal stated.
The AAP supremo alleged that the BJP would use Delhi Police and its workers to intimidate voters, particularly in slum areas. He also claimed that BJP members were attempting to bribe voters with cash amounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 while marking their fingers with black ink to prevent them from voting.
"Take their money, but do not let them put ink on your finger," he urged voters.
Further warning slum residents against BJP’s alleged intentions, Kejriwal claimed that the party would demolish slums if voted to power. "Selling your votes would be like signing your own death warrant," he cautioned.
There has been no immediate response from the BJP regarding these allegations.
As Delhi prepares to vote on February 5, the electoral battle intensifies. The BJP has lined up 22 roadshows and rallies across the capital on the last day of campaigning in a bid to reclaim power after 25 years. Meanwhile, the AAP remains confident of securing a third consecutive term, banking on its governance model of free welfare schemes.
The Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 years until 2013, is attempting a comeback after failing to win any seats in the last two elections. The results, set to be declared on February 8, will determine whether AAP retains its hold over the national capital or if a political shift is on the horizon.
"We have distributed spy cameras and body cameras among slum dwellers to capture BJP’s misdeeds. Additionally, we have set up multiple Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that will reach such locations within 15 minutes to prevent unconstitutional activities and ensure the perpetrators are arrested," Kejriwal stated.
The AAP supremo alleged that the BJP would use Delhi Police and its workers to intimidate voters, particularly in slum areas. He also claimed that BJP members were attempting to bribe voters with cash amounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 while marking their fingers with black ink to prevent them from voting.
"Take their money, but do not let them put ink on your finger," he urged voters.
Further warning slum residents against BJP’s alleged intentions, Kejriwal claimed that the party would demolish slums if voted to power. "Selling your votes would be like signing your own death warrant," he cautioned.
There has been no immediate response from the BJP regarding these allegations.
As Delhi prepares to vote on February 5, the electoral battle intensifies. The BJP has lined up 22 roadshows and rallies across the capital on the last day of campaigning in a bid to reclaim power after 25 years. Meanwhile, the AAP remains confident of securing a third consecutive term, banking on its governance model of free welfare schemes.
The Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 years until 2013, is attempting a comeback after failing to win any seats in the last two elections. The results, set to be declared on February 8, will determine whether AAP retains its hold over the national capital or if a political shift is on the horizon.
