BJP earns money when in power; not finding candidates for Delhi Assembly polls: Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday and accused the party of corruption. Atishi said, unlike the BJP, the AAP runs the party with honesty.

Addressing presspersons in Delhi, the chief minister said, “The BJP gains power through money and earns money when in power. They might have earned so much that they don't need to collect money for elections,” she said.

Launching crowdfunding for her Delhi Assembly polls campaign, Atishi said she requires Rs 40 lakh for her campaign. “We don't take money from big businessmen for elections. AAP government works for the common people. For my election from Kalkaji, I am launching a crowdfunding campaign for Rs 40 lakh, which I need for the election. People can donate any amount they want,” ANI reported. Atishi also launched an online link for receiving donations.

“The AAP has always fought elections with the help of small donations from the common man which has helped it pursue the politics of work and honesty,” she said.

Coming down heavily on the BJP, Atishi said the ruling party in the Centre is not finding candidates to contest the Delhi Assembly election. “With BJP's candidate list, it has become clear that they are not finding candidates for the elections. They are yet to announce 12 candidates,” she said.

In December, senior AAP leader and party candidate from Jangpura Manish Sisodia launched a crowdfunding platform and sought financial support from people for his poll campaign. The 70-member Delhi Assembly goes to polls on February 5 and the results will be announced on February 8.