Political Storm Erupts
Delhi Police revealed that the arrested child’s family was in contact with an NGO that opposed the execution of Afzal Guru. The family supports a political party. Police are investigating who is behind the child and their motive. This has given the BJP an opportunity to corner the AAP. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said that if the AAP doesn’t respond to the allegations, suspicion will deepen.
Atishi’s Affidavit Leaves Husband’s Column Blank
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi filed her nomination from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency on Tuesday. According to the affidavit submitted with the nomination, Atishi neither owns a car nor a house. She possesses approximately ₹77 lakh, including 10 grams of gold. In the affidavit, Atishi wrote ‘Not Applicable’ in the column for her husband’s assets. The previous election’s affidavit listed assets worth ₹81 lakh in her husband’s name.
Congress: Tirath fielded from Patel Nagar, one candidate changed
Congress released its third list of 16 candidates on Tuesday night, fielding former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar. The candidate previously announced for the Gokalpur seat, Pramod Kumar Jayant, has been replaced by Ishwar Bagri. Three defectors from the Aam Aadmi Party have been nominated as candidates. The party has declared candidates for 63 out of 70 seats.