Not time for celebration, “war” against BJP will continue: Delhi CM Atishi after winning Kalkaji

New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Atishi who retained her Kalkaji assembly seat by a margin of 3,580 votes in the Assembly polls by defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri on Saturday conceded the defeat of her Aam Aadmi Party and thanked voters for reposing faith in her while vowing to continue the fight against BJP.

“I thank the people of Kalkaji for showing trust in me. I congratulate my team who worked against ‘baahubal’,” Atishi told reporters.

“We accept the people’s mandate. I have won but it’s not a time to celebrate but continue the ‘war’ against the BJP,” the 43-year-old said.

Her victory is a standout for the AAP as its top leaders Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia lost their constituencies.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the “rule of lies” has ended in Delhi and this is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.

In a post on X, Shah said, “Delhi ke Dil mein Modi (Modi in the heart of Delhi)”.

“The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the ‘Sheeshmahal’ of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country. This is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi,” he added.

The Home Minister also expressed gratitude to the people of Delhi for their support and said BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises.

“This is a victory of ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ and the faith of Delhiites in Modi ji’s vision of development. Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Delhi for this massive mandate. Under the leadership of Modi ji, BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises and make Delhi the number-1 capital of the world,” Amit Shah said.

Further, Shah said that Delhi people have shown that the public cannot be misled by repeated false promises.

“The public has responded to the dirty Yamuna, dirty drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers and liquor shops open in every street with their votes. I heartily congratulate all the workers of BJP Delhi who worked day and night for this grand victory in Delhi, BJP National President JP Nadda and State President Virendra Sachdeva. Be it the respect for women, the self-respect of unauthorized colony residents or the immense possibilities of self-employment, Delhi will now become an ideal capital under the leadership of Modi ji,” he added on X.

The party is currently leading on 48 seats while the AAP on 22. Congress has failed to open its account in Delhi for the third consecutive term.