Wed Jan 29 05:56:08 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Assembly Elections Heat Up Amidst Accusations, Rallies, and Cash Seizures

**New Delhi, January 29, 2025** – The Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5th, are heating up with intense campaigning and escalating accusations between major political parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally today, launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of spreading lies and focusing on excuses rather than addressing Delhi’s real issues. Mr. Modi urged voters to give the BJP a chance after 25 years of Congress and AAP rule, promising to fulfill promises in a timely manner.

The BJP’s campaign features a remixed version of their popular anthem and posters highlighting their development work. The Congress party is countering with a soulful melody and posters focusing on fulfilling public needs. AAP continues to highlight their welfare schemes, employing catchy slogans and large-scale imagery.

Meanwhile, Kejriwal’s claims that the Yamuna river is being poisoned by Haryana have been dismissed by the Prime Minister, who questioned how Haryana could poison water consumed by judges and the poor. The Election Commission has asked Kejriwal for evidence to support his claims. The Delhi High Court also directed the Election Commission to prevent the use of vilifying material in election campaigns, following a Public Interest Litigation regarding spam calls promoting specific parties and offering freebies.

Adding to the drama, Delhi Police have seized over ₹1.87 crore in cash in recent operations, bringing the total cash seized since January 7th to ₹7.60 crore. Concerns about water scarcity, sanitation, and safety are also emerging as key election issues in areas like Haiderpur and Samaypur Badli.

The political climate is further charged by accusations and counter-accusations. Delhi’s Chief Minister, Atishi, criticized Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena for objecting to Kejriwal’s statements. BJP candidate Parvesh Verma filed a corruption complaint against Kejriwal concerning the installation of CCTV cameras. The North-West District Police also conducted a major crackdown on illicit liquor and unaccounted cash, seizing ₹1.5 crore and arresting several individuals. Furthermore, a large seizure of illicit liquor was reported earlier this week.

The upcoming election is seeing a multi-pronged approach by all major parties. While rallies are being held across the city by top leaders from all parties, visual and audio elements of the campaign are highly visible, with a focus on jingles, posters, and grassroots outreach. The competition is fierce and the atmosphere highly charged as voters prepare to make their decision.

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