Delhi Elections: CM Atishi Files Nomination from Kalkaji

Jan 14, 2025 Komal Das

Delhi CM Atishi filed her nomination for the 2025 assembly polls from Kalkaji on January 14, weeks ahead of the election

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After filing her nomination, Atishi said, "On Makar Sankranti, I hope to continue receiving the love of Kalkaji’s people as I have in the past"

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Atishi competes against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress' Alka Lamba in Kalkaji. Atishi was also booked for violating the Model Code of Conduct

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Atishi questioned the Election Commission's inaction on Parvesh Verma's actions, urging them to ensure a free and fair election

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The AAP aims for a hat-trick in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, facing competition from Congress and BJP in a three-way contest

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The AAP aims for a hat-trick in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, facing competition from Congress and BJP in a three-way contest

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Kejriwal resigned as Delhi CM in September, allowing Atishi to take over. Kalkaji constituency has 1,94,515 voters — 1,06,893 male, 87,617 female, and 5 transgender

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