Delhi Assembly polls: Atishi leads rally ahead of filing nomination from Kalkaji
The Hindu
Atishi leads rally, seeks blessings from Maa Kali before filing nomination for Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday (January 12, 2025) led a rally before filing her nomination papers for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections from Kalkaji constituency.
Before commencing her rally, Ms. Atishi, accompanied by AAP leader Manish Sisodia, visited Gurudwara Shri Guru Gobind Sahib in Giri Nagar. Earlier in the day, she offered prayers at the Kalkaji Temple, dedicated to Maa Kali, seeking blessings for her campaign.
"Before filing my nomination today, I came to seek the blessings of Maa Kali at the Kalkaji Temple. I believe Maa Kalka's blessings will always remain with me, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the people of the Kalkaji constituency," she told reporters.
Reflecting on her work in the area, Ms. Atishi said she has , "I have worked tirelessly in my constituency for the last five years. The people of Kalkaji are my family, they see me as their daughter and their sister. I am not just a representative, I am a part of their lives."
Taking a jibe at the BJP, she accused the party of being anti-poor. She said the BJP is a 'jhuggi virodhi' and 'gareeb virodhi' party and added that the AAP is committed to uplifting the marginalised communities.
Ms. Atishi is set to face a stiff challenge in the constituency from BJP's Ramesh Singh Bidhuri, a seasoned politician and her main opponent in the constituency.
Mr. Bidhuri, a former MP from South Delhi and a three-time MLA from Tughlakabad, is known for his strong political record, winning elections in 2003, 2008, and 2013.
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