Manish Sisodia to return as Delhi deputy CM if AAP wins, says Kejriwal
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has promised that Manish Sisodia will return as Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi if the party wins the upcoming assembly elections on February 5.
Kejriwal made the announcement at a public rally in the Jangpura constituency, where Sisodia is contesting this election. “He will become the Deputy Chief Minister in the government, and with him, all of you will also become deputy chief ministers,” Kejriwal told the crowd, urging voters to support Sisodia.
Sisodia, a key figure in AAP, previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister during much of the outgoing government. He was arrested in March 2023 in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy case. Though he represents Patparganj as an MLA, Sisodia is contesting this election from Jangpura.
Kejriwal criticises BJP MLAs for obstructing development
During the rally, Kejriwal also took aim at BJP MLAs, accusing them of blocking progress in their constituencies. “Last time, BJP MLAs won in eight assembly constituencies. They did not let any work happen in their areas. All eight of them made their assembly a living hell. You people should not make such a mistake,” he told the gathering.
Kejriwal also highlighted the achievements of the AAP government, particularly in improving government schools. “Manish Sisodia and I have together made government schools excellent for the better future of your children,” he said. He then warned that if the BJP came to power, it would shut down government schools, adding, "It is up to you to choose the AAP -- 'which builds government schools' -- or the BJP, 'which closes them'."
Sisodia promises transformative governance
Addressing voters in Jangpura, Sisodia promised transformative leadership if elected. “If I win from Jangpura, every brother and sister here will become Deputy CM. No one will dare to stop the work of the people here,” he stated.
The contest in Jangpura is expected to be challenging for AAP, with the BJP fielding Tarvinder Singh Marwah and the Congress nominating Farhad Suri. The results of the Delhi assembly elections will be announced on February 8.
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