The AAP chief similarly helped amplify the mood of several institutions as he cast his vote today in Delhi, which went to polls today. Accompanied by his family members, Kejriwal exercised his franchise at a polling station, sensitizing the populace on the importance of voting.
“Yes, I have voted against inflation, unemployment, and authoritarianism,” Kejriwal told newsmen who accosted him after casting his vote. His wife, Sunita, and their children joined the chief minister. This shows that societal members do not go it alone during the electoral exercise.
The voting for the seven Lok Sabha seats spread across Delhi continued today, and Kejriwal has cast his vote for the seat. Speaking to the media, the Aam Aadmi Party AAP leader encouraged all eligible voters to vote despite the hot weather.
“I want to appeal all the voters: It’s very hot now, but please, don’t stay home, vote!”
Kejriwal stressed he had to focus on the problem of voters’ activity.
The Delhi polls are highlighted on this page as the AAP and the Congress party battle it out in a very keen contest. AAP MP Raghav Chadha had said that Kejriwal would vote for the Congress candidate in the presidential polls, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would vote for the AAP ‘nominee.’
Further in the day, the Election Commission confirmed a 25 percent turnout across the voting areas. 378, 8% across the 58 constituencies nationwide until 11 am, implying there is a need to urge people to continue voting past that time.
The electoral contest in Delhi will take place in the coming days, and its verdict will give direction for the political processes in the coming months. Due to Kejriwall’s active participation and the tremendous excitement around this election, the capital’s voters will undeniably shape a significant part of the results.
