AAP has done a number of good works like providing free electricity and water in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party, which is in power in Delhi, today appealed to the people of the national capital to spread the word on the "good work" done by its government on social media as it launched its digital campaign for the assembly elections that begin next month. "Fifty Delhiites whose videos will go viral will be invited for dinner after polls," party chief Arvind Kejriwal said.
"Upload videos on good works of Delhi government and tell people how you benefitted from it on Twitter, Instagram Facebook. Also WhatsApp people known to you in these states appealing them to give a chance to Kejriwal," the AAP chief said as he launched "Ek Mauka Kejriwal Ko" (Give Kejriwal a chance) campaign today.
Mr Kejriwal said his government has done a number of good works like providing free electricity and water in Delhi.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India today sent a notice to Aam Aadmi Party Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann for violating protocols regarding Covid-19 that were issued by it earlier this month. Mr Mann, who is also the party's Punjab chief and a Member of Parliament from Sangrur, on Sunday launched his campaign to contest the upcoming Punjab assembly elections from the Dhuri assembly seat.
A large crowd had welcomed him in various villages, raising slogans and showering flowers. The party claimed that they had invited only a few locals but a large number turned out as the news of his visit spread on social media.
The election body had on January 8, while announcing the poll dates, issued revised "broad guidelines" in view of Covid-19 that banned roadshows and rallies till January 15. The ban was extended till the end of this month on Saturday.
Punjab will vote in a single phase for 117 seats on February 20, the counting of votes will be done on March 10.
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UP election 2022: BJP fields Ajay Pratap Singh from Thakurdwara
BJP has fielded Ajay Pratap Singh from the Thakurdwara seat for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.
The party in its official release on Monday said that the Central Election Committee has chosen Ajay Pratap Singh for the Thakurdwara constituency. In 2017, BJP had fielded Rajpal Singh Chauhan as its candidate from Thakurdwara.
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"Ek Mauka Kejriwal Ko": Arvind Kejriwal Launches AAP's Digital Campaign - AAP is contesting polls in 4 states -- Punjab, Uttarakhand, UP, Goa
- Make a video of yourself about what you like about AAP government's work. Upload these videos on social media
- 50 people will be selected and I will have dinner or lunch with them after elections.
- You people are my assets and your voice is most powerful. Pls voice for AAP and help reach out to the masses.
AAP leader seeks time to meet Punjab Governor over Chief Minister's alleged involvement in illegal sand mining
Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab co-incharge Raghav Chadha has sought time to meet Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit over the issue of the alleged involvement of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in illegal sand mining.
According to AAP, Chadha wants to discuss the recent facts that have emerged after the raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate at the residence of CM's relatives in connection with illegal sand mining.
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday seized more than Rs 10 crore cash, gold worth above 21 lakh and a Rolex watch worth Rs 12 lakh from the residential premises of land mafia Bhupinder Singh Honey and others in connection with an alleged illegal sand mining case.
Bhupinder Singh Honey is a nephew of the Punjab Chief Minister.