Thu Jan 16 11:55:10 UTC 2025: ## BJP Announces Nine More Delhi Assembly Candidates, Eyes AAP’s Reign

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today announced nine additional candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, bringing its total to 68 out of the 70 seats. Notable nominations include Shikha Rai contesting against AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash, and Anil Vashishth challenging AAP minister Gopal Rai in Babarpur. The BJP’s ally, the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), also declared its candidate for Burari, Shailendra Kumar. The elections are scheduled for February 5th, with vote counting on February 8th. The BJP is aggressively campaigning to unseat the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has governed Delhi for the past decade.

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