The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its initial list of 11 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for early next year. Significantly, six of these candidates have recently transitioned from the BJP and Congress to AAP. Noteworthy figures include former BJP leaders Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi, alongside former Congress leaders Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen. The rest of the lineup features dedicated AAP members and new entrants, illustrating the party’s strategy to strengthen grassroots connections and broaden its voter base as it prepares for the upcoming elections.
Here’s the list of 11 candidates announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections:
Candidate Name | Constituency | Party Background |
Brahm Singh Tanwar | Chhattarpur | Ex-BJP MLA |
Anil Jha | Kirari | Ex-BJP MLA |
BB Tyagi | Laxmi Nagar | Ex-BJP Councillor |
Veer Singh Dhingan | Seemapuri | Ex-Congress MLA |
Sumesh Shokeen | Matiala | Ex-Congress MLA |
Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad | Seelampur | Ex-Congress Leader |
Sarita Singh | Rohtas Nagar | Ex-AAP MLA |
Ram Singh Netaji | Badarpur | Ex-AAP MLA |
Deepak Singhla | Vishwas Nagar | AAP loyalist |
Gaurav Sharma | Ghonda | New Candidate |
Manoj Tyagi | Karawal Nagar | New Candidate |
This candidate list showcases AAP’s approach of blending seasoned leaders from rival parties with long-standing party members, aiming to balance experience with loyalty while broadening their electoral appeal.