As Delhi awaits election results, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal rallies his candidates amidst allegations of BJP attempting to poach MLAs with ₹15 crore offers. With exit polls favouring BJP, tensions rise as Kejriwal vows to retain power.

The meeting will likely focus on preparations for the results and addressing concerns over alleged horse-trading of MLAs.

Taking it to X, AAP Chief Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that 16 AAP candidates had received offers from the BJP with the promise of ministerial positions and rupees 15 crore each if they switched sides.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that 16 AAP candidates were offered ₹15 crore each to defect ahead of the election results. Accusing the BJP of attempting to poach MLAs, Kejriwal called it a direct assault on democracy.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva claimed that the BJP would win approximately 50 seats and achieve an unprecedented victory to form the government in Delhi on February 8.

The people of Delhi trusted the guarantees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They have taken the right decision, says BJP MP Ravi Kishan. Most exit polls released after the conclusion of voting at 6 PM on Wednesday predicted a likely win for the BJP, while the AAP to finish second and a complete rout for the Congress for the third consecutive term.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said 16 party candidates received calls from the BJP asking to switch sides and promising ministerial berths and Rs 15 crore.

The big day is just around the corner, set to decide who will rule Delhi for the next five years. While Wednesday’s exit polls delivered a blow to AAP, the party remains hopeful of securing a hat-trick.