Eknath Shinde Rejects AAP Candidates for Delhi Elections: Here’s Why!

Thane: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of Shiv Sena, shared some surprising news. He revealed that 15 candidates from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) asked him for his party’s symbol to run in the Delhi elections, but he said no. Shinde explained that if the AAP used his party’s symbol, it could confuse voters. This might help other parties gain votes, which he wanted to avoid. Shinde emphasized the importance of sticking to his coalition’s commitments, known as ‘yuti dharma.’ He also mentioned that he asked his Members of Parliament (MPs) to support BJP candidates during the elections. In the recent Delhi assembly elections, the BJP won big, taking 48 out of 70 seats, while AAP ended up with just 22 seats. Notably, key AAP leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia lost their elections. On a personal note, Shinde celebrated his 61st birthday and received wishes from important figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He jokingly noted that they addressed him as Eknath Shinde, not just as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.