Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurti attributed the low voter turnout in the National Capital Territory to urban apathy during a “celebration of democracy” event held at the Qutub Minar complex in South Delhi.
As the chief guest, Krishnamurti urged Delhi residents to exercise their right to vote, emphasising its role in contributing to the nation and strengthening democracy.
The event, aimed at promoting voter education and participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, underscored the importance of a robust voter turnout. Voting for Delhi’s seven seats is scheduled for May 25.
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party’s “war room” for the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi was inaugurated by senior party leader Gopal Rai on Saturday.
The party has fielded candidates on four of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital while its INDIA bloc partner Congress is contesting three. The constituencies will go to polls on May 25, the sixth round of the seven-phase elections.
The “war room”, located at the AAP headquarters on DDU Marg, will have 12 teams for different purposes, Rai, who is the convener of the party’s Delhi unit, said.
While the AAP is contesting from East Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi and New Delhi, the Congress from North East Delhi, North West Delhi and Chandni Chowk.
In-charges have been appointed for the four constituencies and they will ensure that the AAP’s poll campaigns are run in an organised manner, he said.
Dedicated teams for logistics, campaign management, legal works, data management and analysis, and media and social media among others will ensure smooth and organised campaigning in the four seats being contested by the party, Rai said.
(with PTI inputs)
