Delhi elections: Allegations of vote-buying 'baseless' as Kejriwal fears defeat, says Parvesh Verma
The Hindu
Delhi polls: BJP leader Parvesh Verma on January 16, 2025, rubbished charges of distributing money and items likes shoes and sarees, saying the allegations were made out of fear of defeat faced by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma on Thursday (January 16, 2025) rubbished charges of distributing money and items likes shoes and sarees ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, saying the allegations were made out of fear of defeat faced by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
The BJP leader, who will lock horns with Mr. Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat, said the AAP chief will lose his deposit from the constituency.
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“The BJP is going to form the government in Delhi as people are fed up with the “lies and failures” of Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),” Mr. Verma told PTI in an interview.
Accusing Mr. Verma of distributing ₹1,100 to women besides shoes, sarees and blankets in the New Delhi constituency, the AAP has demanded action against him by the Election Commission.
"All these allegations are baseless and result of Kejriwal's panic in view of his imminent defeat. He should calmly contest the elections and tell the people of New Delhi about the works done by him," Mr. Verma said.
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