JDU's growing voter base in Delhi reflects strengthening political presence: Rajeev Ranjan

JDU national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan, who succeeded KC Tyagi, shared his insights exclusively with The Daily Guardian.

- TIKAM SHARMA

He mentioned that the JDU's voter base in Delhi has grown significantly, which is why the party is seeking a respectable number of seats in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 2025.

Q: Can you share your thoughts on your alliance with the BJP in Delhi? A: Looking at the current political scenario in Delhi, while AAP had a massive victory last time, this time, the people of Delhi are not as satisfied with them. The alternative is the Bharatiya Janata Party, and we are contesting in alliance with them. In the previous election, we had significant support from the Bihar and Purvanchal communities in Delhi, who played a decisive role in many assembly constituencies, and they can do so again. Our party's support base has grown here, so we expect a fair share in the seat distribution in Delhi. We are fully confident that the next government should be led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA alliance.

Q:FDU Delhi in-charge, Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha, has stated that the party wants to contest 4 seats in Delhi. What is your perspective on this? A: What Bhagwan Singh Khushwaha said is absolutely true. Our base in Delhi has significantly strengthened and expanded over time. Given this growth, it is only fair to discuss a respectable share of seats. As our support has increased beyond what it was before, a more favorable seatsharing arrangement aligns with our position. We will continue to present our views to the BJP's central leadership regarding our stance. However, we are confident that our alliance will remain strong and we can achieve better results together. Proportionately, this could lead to a stronger partnership, and we should aim for a larger share.