Delhi is all set to vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, all 7 constituencies in the national capital are going to polls.
· The national capital saw a BJP clean sweep in both the 2014 and 2019 elections, pushing opponents AAP and Congress to the periphery.
· Delhi’s political arena is ablaze with anticipation, fueled further by the dramatic backdrop of Arvind Kejriwal’s recent imprisonment and subsequent release for campaigning.
· In Chandni Chowk, BJP’s Khandelwal faces stiff competition from veteran Congressman JP Agarwal, setting the stage for a gripping electoral duel.
· In New Delhi, AAP’s Somnath Bharti squares off against BJP’s Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of the late Sushma Swaraj.
· In the North East Delhi constituency, Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar locks horns with BJP’s Manoj Tiwari, a two-time MP seeking a hat-trick victory.
As the electoral juggernaut rolls into its penultimate phase, all eyes are on the crucial battle for dominance in the national capital, Delhi, where the political landscape is undergoing a significant churn. With voting completed in 428 Lok Sabha constituencies across 25 states and Union territories, the focus now shifts to the forthcoming phase encompassing 58 seats, including all seven constituencies in Delhi.
The stage is set for intense showdowns in Delhi, where the BJP’s historical dominance faces a formidable challenge from the AAP-Congress alliance, collectively known as the INDIA alliance. Both parties are geared up to wrest control from the BJP, which has clinched clean sweeps in both the 2014 and 2019 elections, relegating AAP and Congress to the sidelines.
Delhi’s political arena is ablaze with anticipation, fueled further by the dramatic backdrop of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s recent imprisonment and subsequent release for campaigning. Kejriwal’s fervent attacks on the BJP have added an extra layer of intensity to the electoral contest, promising a fierce battle for supremacy.
In Chandni Chowk, incumbent BJP MP Harsh Vardhan makes way for Praveen Khandelwal, marking a significant shift in the BJP’s electoral strategy. Khandelwal faces stiff competition from veteran Congressman JP Agarwal, setting the stage for a gripping electoral duel.
Meanwhile, in North East Delhi, AAP’s Somnath Bharti squares off against BJP’s Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of the late Sushma Swaraj, in a contest underscored by contrasting legacies and local governance appeal.
However, the spotlight shines brightest on the North East Delhi constituency, where Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar locks horns with BJP’s Manoj Tiwari, a two-time MP seeking a hat-trick victory. The convergence of Bihar-born contenders adds an intriguing dimension to the electoral dynamics, with both candidates eyeing a significant share of Purvanchali votes to tilt the scales in their favor.
The electoral fervor extends to East Delhi, where BJP’s decision to replace sitting MP Gautam Gambhir with Harsh Malhotra adds a fresh twist to the contest. Malhotra faces AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar, setting the stage for a gripping showdown in the heart of the capital.
With the stage set for high-stakes battles across Delhi’s electoral landscape, the forthcoming phase promises to be a crucible of political fortunes, where alliances will be tested, legacies challenged, and the aspirations of millions of voters entrusted to the ballot box. As the nation braces for the final stretch of the electoral marathon, the fate of Delhi’s Lok Sabha constituencies hangs in the balance, poised to shape the contours of India’s political landscape for years to come.
(With inputs from agencies)
