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Delhi LG orders probe into AAP's poaching allegations against BJP
Feb-07-2025

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena sanctioned an investigation into the allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that the BJP attempted to poach its candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results.

The development comes a day before the Delhi Assembly Election results, which are set to be announced on Saturday. The BJP had argued that AAP's claims were defamatory and aimed at tarnishing its image ahead of the election results. The LG said that the matter merited an investigation and directed authorities to examine the allegations.

Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders had alleged that the BJP was offering Rs 15 crore to 16 AAP MLAs to switch to the saffron party. Kejriwal also expressed doubts about the credibility of exit polls predicting a BJP win. The Anti-Corruption Bureau ACB team arrived at the residences of Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, and Mukesh Ahlawat to seek proof of their allegations. The AAP announced its intention to file a formal complaint with the ACB, condemning what it described as ‘an attempt to break’ its members.

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, questioned the BJP's alleged attempts to poach candidates if they were confident of winning. She further claimed that the exit polls predicting a BJP victory in Delhi are being manipulated to ‘demoralise AAP candidates and create an atmosphere where defections could be encouraged.’

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi wrapped up on Wednesday. With the vote count scheduled for Saturday, the outcomes will reveal whether AAP wins a third straight term or if the BJP ends its 27-year wait to govern the capital.


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