New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly Constituency on Sunday launched a crowdfunding campaign to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled to be held on Feb 5.
'Needs 40 lakh Rs'
Addressing a press conference, Atishi released an online link for the donation, saying she needed Rs 40 lakh to fight the upcoming elections.
'Small donations'
CM also recalled how the AAP fought previous elections with "small donations" from the people.
"People donated money to support Aam Admi Party's honest politics. We don't need money from big businessmen. AAP government works for the common people. For my election from Kalkaji, I am launching a crowdfunding campaign for Rs 40 lakh.
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Atishi shares post on X
She also took to X to request people to fund her campaign.
"Over the past 5 years, you've stood by me as an MLA, a minister, and now as the Chief Minister of Delhi. None of this would have been possible without your blessings and support.
As a young, educated woman, your belief and donations have enabled me to imagine a career in politics—a path I couldn’t have walked alone.
Now, as we face another election campaign, I need your support once again," she posted on X.
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Delhi Polls
The Delhi assembly elections will be held in a single phase on February 5 and the counting of votes will take place on February 8. The last date for filing nominations is January 17.
BJP has fielded Ex-Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri while Congress has pitted former MLA Alka Lamba from the Kalkaji seat.
