Delhi Election: AAP Replaces Kailash Gehlot With Tarun Yadav As Najafgarh Candidate
ABP NewsDelhi Election 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday announced Tarun Yadav as its candidate for the Najafgarh Assembly constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Tarun Yadav, a social worker from Najafgarh’s rural region, along with his wife, two-time independent councillor Meena Yadav, had joined the AAP on Wednesday. He praised Meena Yadav’s decade-long tenure as a councillor and Tarun Yadav’s reputation as a prominent social worker in Najafgarh, adding, “Both have been instrumental in addressing the concerns of their community, and their commitment to service aligns perfectly with the AAP’s mission.” Durgesh Pathak also lauded Meena Yadav’s grassroots contributions, saying, “She has been an independent councillor for two consecutive terms, earning immense respect for her grassroots work.” Tarun Yadav expressed his gratitude and explained his decision to join AAP, aligning with the party's commitment to public service. A prominent highlight is Sandeep Dikshit, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has been fielded from the prestigious New Delhi constituency, currently held by AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal.