Kejriwal files nomination for Delhi Elections

19:52 January 21

Kejriwal files nomination for Delhi Elections

Delhi CM and AAP candidate from New Delhi constituency, Arvind Kejriwal leaves from the office of the Returning Officer after filing his nomination for Delhi Elections.

15:50 January 21

Kejriwal at the Returning Officer's office

Kejriwal at the Returning Officer's office

Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from New Delhi seat, Arvind Kejriwal at the Returning Officer's office, as he is yet to file his nomination. His token number is 45.

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Slogans were raised against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after he arrived at Jamnagar House to file his nomination. A few independent candidates alleged that they had arrived at the nomination centre earlier, but the Chief Minister received 'special treatment' as he was sent inside before them.

13:15 January 21

Kejriwal at nomination centre

Incumbent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived at the Jamnagar House to file his nomination from New Delhi Assembly constituency for the February 8 state Assembly polls. He was accompanied by his parents.

Speaking to reporters outside the nomination centre, Kejriwal said that the opposition parties' only focus was to defeat him, while his party wanted to end corruption and make the city's schools better.

08:59 January 21

Kejriwal files nomination for Delhi Elections

New Delhi: Hundreds of AAP supporters on Monday gathered in Central Delhi to take part in Arvind Kejriwal's mega roadshow which was to be followed by him filing his nomination but was postponed till Tuesday owing to the delay in the rally.

"I love you", a visibly moved Kejriwal called out to his supporters as they walked with him from Valmiki Mandir near RK Ashram Marg metro station to the Hanuman Mandir near Connaught Place traversing around 2.2 kilometres in over two hours and dancing to the tunes of the party's anthem - 'Acche Beete Paanch Saal, Lage Raho Kejriwal'.

The 'Walk With Kejriwal' roadshow was to be followed by the Delhi CM going to Jamnagar House to file his nomination papers, but owing to the delay in the rally, he was unable to reach the SDM office in time.

Kejriwal said the nomination will now be filed on Tuesday, which is also the last day for the filing of nomination for the February 8 polls in Delhi.

Before joining the mega road show, Kejriwal sought the blessings of his parents at his residence.

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His entire family, including his wife, two children and parents reached the Valmiki Mandir at noon from where the AAP leader commenced his roadshow, ahead of filing his nomination from the New Delhi constituency.

Addressing the huge gathering of supporters, Kejriwal said, "I am touched by this overwhelming support that I am witnessing today. I love you. We have worked really hard in these five years to improve the lives of the people of Delhi. We have tried to improve the lives of all sections of people, including children, elders and women in Delhi".

"We have worked with sheer honesty in the last five years, and today marks the beginning of gearing up for the next five years," he said.

He hoped that the people are happy with the development of Delhi in the last five years.

"I had to file my nomination today but I could not because the nomination office closes at 3 pm and I was late. I was repeatedly told to come off (vehicle) and travel to the nomination office, but how could I go? I could not leave behind the outpouring love and support from my people. We are ending the roadshow here. I will go along with my family and file my nomination on Tuesday," said Kejriwal.

Thanking all the people who joined him for the road show, he said, only 20 days are left for the elections and I want you all to go from door-to-door to urge people to vote for the AAP in the upcoming elections.

Hundreds of supporters participating in the road show were dancing to the tune of Acche Beete Paanch Saal - Lage Raho Kejriwal (the last five years went well-keep going Kejriwal) and to the beat of drums.

When Kejriwal's convoy arrived, people shook hands and welcomed him.

The roadshow came ahead of assembly elections in Delhi on February 8.

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