Delhi assembly polls: Congress fields Alka Lamba against CM Atishi from Kalkaji constituency

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Friday announced Alka Lamba as its candidate for the Kalkaji constituency in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Lamba, a former AAP member, will take on incumbent Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in what promises to be a high-stakes battle.

In a press release, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) said, “The Central Election Committee has approved the candidature of Ms. Alka Lamba as the Congress candidate to contest the forthcoming general election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi from 51 - Kalkaji constituency.”


"I don’t think I am contesting against the CM. Arvind Kejriwal himself called Atishi a 'temporary CM,' so she has only a month left. Kejriwal won't return anyway. As a woman holding a constitutional post, she is disrespecting her position. Atishi must clarify her stance on being called a 'temporary CM' by Kejriwal," said Congress leader Alka Lamba after being declared as Kalkaji candidate.

In the 2020 Delhi elections, Atishi had won the Kalkaji seat with over 55,000 votes, defeating BJP’s Dharambir. Meanwhile, Congress’ Shivani Chopra secured less than 5,000 votes, finishing third in the contest.