New Delhi [India], February 8: Following a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, BJP leader Parvesh Verma outlined the new government’s key priorities, including setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe corruption under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
Speaking to ANI, Verma, who has emerged as a significant figure in the Delhi elections, holding a commanding lead of over 4,000 votes against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat, emphasized that fulfilling the promises made to the people of Delhi would be the new government’s focus. He highlighted the formation of the SIT as a top priority to investigate corruption.
“Our priority will be to give Rs 2500 to women, we had talked of creating SIT to investigate corruption, Yamuna riverfront, reduce pollution, reduce traffic congestion… we will build such a capital that everyone will be proud of,” Verma said, addressing the party’s commitment to improving Delhi’s infrastructure and tackling ongoing issues like pollution and traffic congestion.
Verma also clarified that the decision on who will be the next Chief Minister would be taken by the party leadership in consultation with the elected MLAs. “In our party, the legislative party decides (CM candidate) and the party leadership gives its approval. So the party’s decision will be acceptable to everyone,” he said when asked about his potential candidacy for the position.
Verma attributed the party’s success to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the hard work of BJP workers, thanking both the party leadership and voters. “I thank the voters of New Delhi, lakhs of hard-working workers, and PM Narendra Modi. This is truly his victory. People have expressed their trust in him. Party chief JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah took charge, and there was an extensive campaign that raised the morale of workers. It is a victory of everyone,” he stated.
Verma’s wife, Swati Singh Verma, also spoke about the victory, stating that it reflected the trust the people of Delhi had in the BJP and PM Modi. “Today’s victory shows that people have trust in BJP and PM Modi. The people of Delhi were fed up with the different governments for the past 26 years. Now, the development will happen,” she said.
As of the latest trends, BJP is leading or has won 48 seats, while AAP is ahead on 22 seats, making it poised for a historic return to power in Delhi after 27 years.