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.

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.

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.

Delhi's lieutenant governor ordered an anti-corruption probe into AAP's claims that BJP attempted to poach its candidates by offering Rs 15 crore and ministerial positions. BJP refuted the allegations and requested investigation into the claims,

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

Aam Aadmi Party leaders on Friday (February 7, 2025) arrived at party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in Delhi to take part in the meeting being held ahead of the Assembly Election results scheduled tomorrow. Also Read | EVMs kept in strongrooms with three-tier security system, says Delhi CEO

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.

As election results approach, there’s a lot of political activity in Delhi. A big meeting is taking place at Arvind Kejriwal’s house, where senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh,