NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Atishi is set to file her nomination today from the Kalkaji Assembly Constituency for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled on February 5, 2025.
Before submitting her nomination, Atishi plans to visit the revered Kalkaji Temple to seek blessings from Goddess Kalka. She shared her intentions on social media, stating, “I will go to Kalkaji temple and take the blessings of Kalka Mai. Then, after praying at Giri Nagar Gurudwara, I will start the nomination rally.”
Atishi, who has been serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi since September 2024, is seeking re-election from the Kalkaji constituency, a seat she has represented since 2020. In the previous assembly elections, she secured a victory over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,422 votes.
In the lead-up to her nomination, Atishi launched a crowdfunding campaign to support her election efforts, setting a target of ₹40 lakh. The initiative has already garnered significant attention, with donations exceeding ₹15 lakh within the first six hours. This approach underscores her commitment to grassroots involvement and transparency in campaign financing.
The Delhi Assembly elections are a critical juncture for the AAP, which is aiming for a third consecutive term in office. The party secured a decisive victory in the 2020 elections, winning 62 out of 70 seats. As the current Chief Minister, Atishi’s leadership and her campaign in Kalkaji are pivotal to the party’s prospects in the forthcoming polls.
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The Election Commission has scheduled the Delhi Assembly elections for February 5, 2025, with results to be announced on February 8. As the political landscape intensifies, candidates across parties are mobilizing efforts to secure voter support. Atishi’s nomination from Kalkaji is anticipated to be a significant event in the election timeline, reflecting her influence and the constituency’s strategic importance.
