Kejriwal challenges Ramesh Bidhuri to public debate as speculation grows over BJP's CM face for Delhi elections

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), made headlines on Saturday by challenging Ramesh Bidhuri to a public debate, suggesting that Bidhuri is poised to become the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. During a press conference, Kejriwal congratulated Bidhuri, indicating that an official announcement from the BJP regarding his candidacy is imminent.

Kejriwal's Challenge to Bidhuri

Kejriwal stated, "We are getting information that Ramesh Bidhuri's name will be officially announced as the BJP CM face in the coming one or two days. I congratulate Ramesh Bidhuri on becoming the CM face of BJP." This declaration comes amid heightened political tensions as the assembly elections approach. Kejriwal further scrutinized Bidhuri’s track record, questioning his contributions to Delhi's development during his tenure as an MP. He posed a critical question: “Ramesh Bidhuri should tell what he did for the development of Delhi while being an MP. What is his vision for Delhi?”

BJP's Preparations for the Elections

In parallel to Kejriwal's statements, the BJP Central Election Committee (CEC) convened on Friday to finalize candidates for the Delhi assembly election, which is set for February 5. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters, included prominent figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Reports suggest that discussions focused on finalizing candidates for various constituencies across Delhi. The BJP is expected to release its final list of candidates on Saturday. The upcoming election will take place in a single phase, with results scheduled to be announced on February 8.

As political dynamics shift in Delhi ahead of the assembly elections, both Kejriwal and the BJP are gearing up for a contest that could significantly impact the future governance of the capital. With Kejriwal’s challenge and the BJP’s strategic meetings, all eyes are on how these developments will unfold in the coming days.