Delhi Assembly elections: Manish Sisodia launches campaign from Jangpura, says constituency doesn't matter

AAP leader Manish Sisodia launches election campaign in Jangpura with 'Hanuman Chalisa' recital after leaving Patparganj seat.

A day after leaving the Patparganj seat held by him since 2013, AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) launched his election campaign by attending a 'Hanuman Chalisa' recital with local residents in his new constituency Jangpura.

The former deputy Chief Minister of Delhi has in the past claimed himself to be a devout "Hanuman bhakt".

AAP has replaced Sisodia with coaching expert Avadh Ojha, who recently joined the party, from the Patparganj constituency.

The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are due in February next year.

Mr. Sisodia said he received a lot love from the people as the Education Minister and deputy Chief Minister.

"It does not matter which constituency one contests from. Even as the MLA from Patparganj and deputy CM, I did a lot of work for Jangpura and personally kept watch on building schools here. If I am elected as the MLA from Jangpura now, I will work for the whole Delhi. It does not make any difference," he told reporters.

In a post on X, Mr. Sisodia said he started campaigning in Jangpura with the recital of 'Hanuman Chalisa', seeking blessings of the deity at a temple in the Kilokari area of the constituency.