Prominent fitness influencers Rohit Dalal and Akshay Dilawari joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday in the presence of the party’s national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal. The announcement comes as part of AAP’s broader strategy to engage with the youth ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in 2025.
Welcoming the new members, Kejriwal shared on X, “Rohit Dalal and Akshay Dilawari, who are doing commendable work in the field of sports and fitness, are welcome in the Aam Aadmi Party family.”
The move is seen as an attempt to tap into the youth demographic and strengthen the party’s appeal among fitness-conscious individuals and sports enthusiasts in the city.
AAP’s Election Strategy and Candidate Lists
AAP recently announced its fourth and final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Assembly Elections. Key highlights include:
- Arvind Kejriwal contesting from New Delhi, CM Atishi from Kalkaji, Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj from Greater Kailash, and Minister Gopal Rai from Babarpur.
- Satyendra Kumar Jain will represent Shakur Basti, while Durgesh Pathak will contest from Rajinder Nagar.
- Two new candidates were introduced in the latest list, with the remaining 36 being sitting MLAs.
Notable Changes in Earlier Candidate Lists
- AAP’s second list dropped 17 sitting MLAs, replacing them with new faces.
- Key leaders like Manish Sisodia and Rakhi Birla were re-nominated, indicating continued faith in their leadership.
Political Landscape in Delhi
- In the 2020 Assembly elections, AAP secured a landslide victory, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP managed to win only eight seats.
- Congress, once dominant in Delhi politics, has struggled in recent elections, failing to win any seats in the last two Assembly polls.
Key Takeaways
- AAP’s efforts to involve influencers like Rohit Dalal and Akshay Dilawari underscore its focus on youth engagement and outreach.
- The party has taken calculated steps to introduce fresh faces while retaining seasoned leaders as it prepares for the 2025 elections.
- With Congress sidelined in Delhi politics, the battle for supremacy remains primarily between AAP and BJP.