In a subtle hint that Kejriwal could be the CM pick in Punjab, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during a rally in Mohali apparently made it clear that Punjab voters should assume that Arvind Kejriwal is their CM candidate.
Sisodia told people gathered at the rally, “Vote as if you are voting for Kejriwal.”
Former Chief Minister and Head of Congress unit in Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh hit pointed out at the hidden intentions of Arvind Kejriwal.
After months of beating around the bush, truth of @ArvindKejriwal and his nefarious ambitions comes out! What a sneaky little fellow! https://t.co/XlJFTeTKNT
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 10, 2017
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also hit out at the announcement.
By asking people to vote for @ArvindKejriwal as CM of Pb, Manish Sisodia has exposed their plan. AAP has proven it does not trust Punjabis.
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) January 10, 2017
Sisodia’s announcement proves that @SChotepur was thrown out to pave the way for @ArvindKejriwal.
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) January 10, 2017
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 4 had said that the AAP won’t name any chief ministerial candidate in Punjab. Kejriwal said that a new CM would be elected by legislators after the polls.
In Goa, the AAP has named former cop Elvis Gomes as its CM face.
The Election Commission has announced the polls in Punjab on February 4, 2017.
