Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi poll rival Parvesh Verma's big dare: 'Hope he doesn't run away'

The BJP today released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly election.

Updated on: Jan 4, 2025, 17:37:52 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Parvesh Verma, BJP's candidate for the New Delhi assembly constituency, dared his AAP rival Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, saying he hopes that the former Delhi chief minister won't “run away” from the seat.

BJP leader Parvesh Verma during a press conference in New Delhi. (PTI file photo)

The BJP today released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly election. It named Verma as its candidate from New Delhi against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

"I want to take all the people of Delhi to see Sheesh Mahal. I am writing a letter to CM Atishi to open the doors of Sheesh Mahal because the people of Delhi want to see what happened to the tax they paid... I just hope Arvind Kejriwal doesn't run away from the New Delhi seat... I am setting up a camp soon where I will give employment letters to many people here in New Delhi," Verma told ANI.

Also read: Delhi assembly election: BJP releases 1st candidates list; Parvesh Verma to take on Arvind Kejriwal

Parvesh Verma is a former BJP MP. He represented the West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency from 2014 till 2024.

Atishi attacks Bidhuri

In the list of 29 candidates for the polls to the 70-member Delhi assembly, the BJP has named former MP Ramesh Bidhuri in Kalkaji against chief minister Atishi.

The chief minister took a swipe at Bidhuri, saying the BJP didn't consider him worthy of giving a Lok Sabha ticket.

"Ramesh Bidhuri has been an MP from South Delhi for 10 years. His party did not consider him worthy of giving him an MP ticket based on his work. When his party does not trust Ramesh Bidhuri's work, how will the people of the Kalkaji assembly constituency trust him?" she said.

Ramesh Bidhuri has served as a member of parliament for the South Delhi constituency twice.

The BJP has fielded Dushyant Gautam in Karol Bagh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa in Rajouri Garden, Kailash Gehlot in Bijwasan and Arvinder Singh Lovely in Gandhi Nagar.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.