Speculation lingers on remaining BJP seats, SAD may get 4, no call yet on New Delhi

The BJP is also yet to pick a candidate for the high profile New Delhi constituency, from where Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest.

“The party is discussing names of an MP, a celebrity with political background and youth wing head Sunil Yadav among the probable candidates against Kejriwal. The party also wants the candidate to have a big social media following, who could pose a challenge to Kejriwal on the ground,” said a senior leader, adding that no final decision was arrived at till late Saturday evening.

According to a senior leader, the decision on remaining seats such as Kasturba Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Seemapuri, Krishna Nagar, Mehrauli, Kalkaji, Hari Nagar, Burari and Nangloi is expected to be finalised by Sunday night.

“For some seats, there is pressure from senior leaders… or the survey report of people seeking tickets is poor, leading to the decision being postponed,” said the leader.

A SAD MLA also said there are talks with AAP rebel MLA Jagdeep — who quit the party on Saturday — but no final decision has been taken.

Meanwhile, protests were held by party workers in many constituencies Saturday, with one group from Delhi Cantonment demonstrating outside party working president J P Nadda’s residence demanding a ticket for their leader.

The party played down the protests, saying it is a “natural reaction” and asserted that its leaders and workers will fight the election unitedly.

(with PTI inputs)