NEW DELHI: As the 2025 Delhi Elections draw near, political discourse in the capital is heating up. The New Indian’s team has engaged with voters in key constituencies to gather insights ahead of the elections.
Yogi Swami Atul Baba, a Delhi resident weighed in on the controversy surrounding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, dismissing the allegations against him as “C-grade.” He said, “This is not even a subject. The real subject is China’s territorial advances in Kailash Man Sarovar. The people bringing up Sheesh Mahal should be ashamed.”
The resident also criticized veteran Congress leaders for their recent visits to temples, gurudwaras, and mosques, stating that this approach differs from BJP leaders, who, according to him, never visited mosques. He said, “This will help Congress get votes from different religious communities.”
He further criticized the political opposition for focusing on trivial matters like Sheesh Mahal, arguing that these issues were deliberately crafted to manipulate the public. He emphasized the more pressing issue of China’s territorial advances in Kailash Man Sarovar, which he believed should be the primary focus instead of personal attacks on Kejriwal.
The resident added, “I don’t think Pravesh Verma from BJP or Sandeep Dikshit from Congress will win. I believe Arvind Kejriwal will be the one winning.”
Vishnu from Ladoo Sarai added his perspective, suggesting that AAP has a chance of winning due to development in government schools but acknowledged the corruption charges against Kejriwal. “Corruption charges may be true but he has done development too,”
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Vishnu said. He also criticized the focus on freebies, urging BJP to work on development instead if they come to power.
On air pollution, Vishnu noted, “Delhi is not solely responsible for air pollution. Surrounding states play a big role.” He also expressed skepticism about Kejriwal’s leadership, calling him a “quitter” for resigning in the past, questioning if Delhi can trust him long-term.
R.K. Sinha, another Delhi resident, also shared his views on AAP’s prospects. While he acknowledged improvements made by AAP in education and healthcare, Sinha expressed skepticism about their chances in the upcoming election.
As Delhi gears up for elections, voters express mixed sentiments. While AAP’s achievements in education and healthcare are praised, concerns about welfare schemes and corruption persist. Many urge leaders to prioritize critical issues like China’s Kailash advances over controversies like Sheesh Mahal. These voices reflect a city divided between development hopes and leadership doubts, shaping a complex electoral narrative.
