In the lead-up to the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding an attempt to buy votes. On Wednesday, Kejriwal accused BJP’s alleged ‘CM face’ for the Delhi elections, Parvesh Verma, of distributing ₹1,100 in cash to voters, as shown in a viral video that quickly spread across social media.
The video, shared by AAP chief media coordinator Vikas Yogi on X (formerly Twitter), purportedly shows a scene at Parvesh Verma’s residence where money is being handed out to voters. Yogi, in his post, claimed that the video revealed BJP’s attempts to influence voters by openly distributing cash ahead of the crucial elections.
Arvind Kejriwal wasted no time in reacting to the viral video. In a series of tweets, Kejriwal alleged that this was part of the BJP’s strategy to buy votes and manipulate the electoral process. He said: “If instead of abusing me for ten years, you had done some work for the public, there would have been no need to buy votes like this in the elections today.”
Kejriwal also cited sources suggesting that the BJP is considering Parvesh Verma as its potential Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi. He posed a pointed question to the public: “According to sources, BJP is going to declare Parvesh Verma as its CM face. Will the people of Delhi want to make such a person their CM?”
The viral video and the allegations have stirred significant controversy, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the BJP of attempting to influence voters through money distribution. AAP is expected to file a formal complaint to the Election Commission, seeking an investigation into the matter.
On the other hand, Parvesh Verma has vehemently denied the allegations. He dismissed the video as part of a smear campaign and maintained that no such activity took place at his residence.
The BJP has yet to issue a formal response to the charges, but the allegations are likely to escalate as the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections draw closer, adding to the already intense political atmosphere in the national capital.