AAP Sets Sights on Bihar: Entry with 11 Candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) plans to contest all 243 Bihar assembly seats, releasing an initial list of 11 candidates. AAP aims to extend its Delhi and Punjab governance model to Bihar, emphasizing achievements in education, healthcare, and welfare. The party rejects alliances and focuses on people-centric campaigns.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared its intention to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, unveiling its first list of 11 candidates. This move marks AAP's strategic expansion into Bihar as it seeks to replicate its successful governance models from Delhi and Punjab.
Speaking at a press conference, AAP state in-charge Ajesh Yadav expressed confidence in the party's growth blueprint, highlighting the contributions of Purvanchal residents in securing their Delhi triumph. National convener Arvind Kejriwal echoed Yadav's sentiment, urging that their Delhi success could be mirrored in Bihar.
Fielding candidates across various seats, including Meera Singh in Begusarai and Bhanu Bhartiya in Kasba, AAP reiterated its decision to avoid alliances, focusing instead on people-driven governance. The announcement of the party's star campaigners is anticipated, with frequent visits from high-profile leaders like Kejriwal bolstering their Bihar campaign.
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