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Anti-incumbency, corruption charges against top AAP leaders and Congress’ improved performance in terms of vote share are being attributed to BJP’s success in the city
The AAP won 67 seats in 2015 and 62 seats in 2020. (Photo: PTI file)
The 27-year-old power exile of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi may be over as the trends suggest a clear victory for the ruling party at the Centre. The BJP has crossed the half-way mark while the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) tally is hovering around 30 seats.
Anti-incumbency, corruption charges against top AAP leaders and Congress’ improved performance in terms of vote share are being attributed to BJP’s success in the city.
Here’s A List Of Contenders For Delhi CM Post If BJP Returns To Power
Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma
Former MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma has challenged AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi seat. Verma, the son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, would emerge as a giant killer if he beat Kejriwal.
Ramesh Bidhuri
BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, who made headlines earlier for controversial remarks, is among the top faces who can become the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Bansuri Swaraj
First-time MP and veteran BJP leader’s daughter Bansuri Swaraj also emerged as the contender for the CM’s post. She won the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, which was once held by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.
Smriti Irani
Smriti Irani, who emerged as the giant killer in 2019 Lok Sabha elections after defeating Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, was considering to contest the assembly election in Delhi. Though Irani did not get the ticket but she was involved in BJP’s poll campaign in the city, making him a contender for the CM.
Dushyant Gautam
BJP’s national general secretary and Dalit leader Dushyant Gautam is also among the frontrunners for the CM’s post. He has been pitted against AAP’s Vishesh Ravi in Karol Bagh seat.