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BJP names 57 of 70 candidates for Delhi polls scheduled for February 8

The party, however, did not name its candidate against AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with Tiwari saying the candidate from New Delhi seat will be announced soon.

Updated on: Aug 27, 2020 12:22 PM IST
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The BJP on Friday announced the names of 57 candidates for the Delhi assembly elections that will take place on February 8. The counting of votes will happen three days later on February 11.

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari Union Minister, Prakash Javadekar as the BJP releases first list of 57 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls at BJP headquarters on Jan 17, 2020. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari Union Minister, Prakash Javadekar as the BJP releases first list of 57 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls at BJP headquarters on Jan 17, 2020. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/HT)

Out of the 57 names, 11 are from SC community, while four are women, said Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari. The AAP has already announced the names for all the 70 seats.

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The BJP, however, did not name its candidate against AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with Tiwari saying the candidate from New Delhi seat will be announced soon.

 
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