Voters Are Looking For A Real Alternative To AAP and BJP: Sandeep Dikshit To NDTV

In the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections, New Delhi constituency is emerging as a high-stakes battleground with Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) facing BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Sandeep Dikshit, in an exclusive interview with NDTV 24/7, discussed his approach to this election, noting that it is his first time campaigning as an opposition candidate. He reflected on how Congress is connecting with voters, emphasizing the positive response they’re receiving due to the fond memories of Sheila Dikshit's tenure. Dikshit also responded to BJP's claim that Congress has no legitimate space in Delhi, arguing that the AAP has failed the city, and voters are now turning to Congress for an alternative. He criticized the populist strategies employed by AAP, warning of the dangers of competitive populism.