The nation has seen how a senior police officer who investigated cases against many political leaders was given the BJP ticket in Uttar Pradesh. He is today a party MLA. Alas, that is why agencies like the ED are seen as handmaidens of the party in power.
The Delhi health minister has also been at the forefront of AAP's efforts to make inroads in Himachal Pradesh. His arrest will put the party on the defensive as it strives to project a "clean" image.
Claiming the BJP heavyweights are scared of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's governance model, AAP MP Sanjay Singh challenged Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta to fight against Durgesh Pathak from the Rajinder Nagar seat.
AAP leader Durgesh Pathak will contest the Rajinder Nagar assembly by-election next month, party leader Sanjay Singh said today, daring Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta to defeat the party's candidate.
According to the Election Commission`s order, the date of notification of polls will be May 30, the last date of nomination is June 6, the scrutiny will be held the next day, the last date for withdrawal of the candidature is June 9.