The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of 11 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. The elections are expected to take place early next year. This early announcement includes six leaders who previously represented the BJP or Congress.
AAP’s First List of Candidates
| Constituency | Candidate Name | Party Background | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chhatarpur | Brahma Singh Tanwar | Former BJP legislator | Joined AAP in 2024 |
| Kirari | Anil Jha | Former BJP legislator | Joined AAP in 2024 |
| Vishwas Nagar | Deepak Singhla | Senior AAP leader | Lost to BJP in 2019 elections |
| Rohtas Nagar | Sarita Singh | AAP student wing head, ex-MLA | Former Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti head |
| Laxmi Nagar | BB Tyagi | Former BJP councillor | Two-time Municipal Corporation councillor |
| Badarpur | Ram Singh Netaji | Two-time MLA | Former Congress leader |
| Seelampur | Zubair Chaudhary | Son of Congress leader Mateen Ahmed | Political legacy in Seelampur |
| Seemapuri | Veer Singh Dhingan | Former Congress leader | Three-time MLA |
| Ghonda | Gaurav Sharma | AAP national joint secretary | Key organisational leader |
| Karawal Nagar | Manoj Tyagi | Former BJP councillor | Strong local presence |
| Matiala | Somesh Shaukeen | Former Congress MLA | Joined AAP in 2024 |
Key Highlights
- The list replaces three sitting MLAs: Rituraj Jha (Kirari), Abdul Rahman (Seelampur), and Gulab Singh Yadav (Matiala). Their future roles remain uncertain.
- Brahma Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi, all former BJP leaders, now represent AAP.
- Former Congress leaders like Ram Singh Netaji, Veer Singh Dhingan, and Somesh Shaukeen also feature in this list.
This announcement sets the tone for AAP’s election strategy, focusing on seasoned leaders and strategic constituencies.
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