BJP Releases First List of Candidates for Delhi Assembly Election 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Election 2025. Prominent leaders have been fielded to challenge the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), signaling an intense electoral battle.

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Parvesh Verma to contest from New Delhi assembly seat against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal; Dushyant Gautam from Karol Bagh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden, Kailash Gehlot from Bijwasan, Arvinder… pic.twitter.com/jcvaW418U8

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Parvesh Verma is set to contest from the New Delhi assembly seat against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In Karol Bagh, Dushyant Gautam will represent the BJP, while Manjinder Singh Sirsa has been fielded from Rajouri Garden. Other notable candidates include Kailash Gehlot in Bijwasan and Arvinder Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

List of Key Candidates

Adarsh Nagar: Raj Kumar Bhatia

Badli: Deepak Chaudhary

Rithala: Kulwant Rana

Mangolpuri (SC): Rajkumar Chauhan

Rohini: Vijender Gupta

Model Town: Rekha Gupta

Janakpuri: Ashish Sood

Mehrauli: Ramesh Bidhuri

Patparganj: Ravinder Singh Negi

Krishna Nagar: Dr. Anil Goyal

BJP’s Strategy

The BJP’s selection of candidates reflects its strategy to challenge AAP's dominance in key constituencies. With seasoned leaders and new faces, the party aims to appeal to diverse voter bases across the national capital.

Strengthening the Party’s Position

The BJP has promised to focus on governance, infrastructure development, and public welfare as key electoral issues. The leadership has urged party workers to intensify their campaigns and engage with voters at the grassroots level.

With the elections drawing closer, the BJP hopes this list will set the tone for a spirited contest across Delhi.