New Delhi [India], January 16 (HBTV): Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Manish Sisodia filed his nomination papers on Thursday for the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi. On the occasion, he interacted with the electorate and paid respects at the temple of deity Kalka.

If elected, Sisodia will represent the Jangpura constituency in the Delhi Assembly.

Taking to X, Sisodia shared: 'Today I am going to file my nomination papers from Jangpura Assembly constituency. Yesterday, I went among the brothers and sisters of the area and took their love and blessings. This morning I sat at the feet of Kalka Mai and prayed.'

At the temple, Sisodia prayed for guidance, stating, 'This is my prayer at the feet of Kalka Mai that she should pave my way according to the role that Mother deems appropriate in serving the brothers and sisters of Delhi.'

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Harish Khurana filed his nomination for the Moti Nagar Assembly constituency on Thursday. Before filing his papers, Khurana performed a havan at his residence. Khurana will face AAP's Shiv Charan Goel, a two-time MLA from the Moti Nagar seat, and Congress candidate Rajendra Namdhari in the election.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized the AAP government, alleging dissatisfaction among the people of Delhi. She stated, 'I wish all the best to elder brother Harish Khurana who is filing his nomination today. Delhi is tired of false promises. The people of Delhi want change; they want a BJP government. They don't want excuses from AAP. I appeal to the people to press the lotus button on February 5.'

Delhi will hold Assembly elections on February 5 in a single phase, with vote counting scheduled for February 8. The last date for filing nomination papers is January 17, followed by scrutiny on January 18. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until January 20.

(ANI)