Delhi partners voice support for Arvind Kejriwal

Even as controversy surrounds Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi party(AAP), Delhi IT channel partners remains unfazed and extends support to the party.

In the run-up to the next assembly elections in Delhi, AAP is believed to play a major game changer as the political experts and different surveys forecast AAP to win 22-25 seats out of the total 70 seats in Delhi constituency. 

However, anti-incumbency sentiments dominate the IT partners' choice coupled with the strong anti-corruption agenda of AAP.

Mukesh Gupta, owner, Digitronics Infosolutions mentions that he would like to try Arvind's party for once. He adds, "We are looking for a second option and I will vote him for a change. The man has a conviction and has confronted the government for different issues affecting the public."

He adds that whatever may be the outcome of the elections, one thing is sure that Arvind Kejriwal is not corrupt and is adamant of cleaning the system.

He also lashed out at the both political parties and said, "We know how Congress is delivering but the BJP is no good. BJP has been ruling the MCD from the last 15 years and has a shoddy work record. One cannot reach Wazirpur IT market on a full rainy day. Also, during rainy season water comes to our go-downs. Never has MCD inquired about the problems."

V Krishnan, secretary, PCAIT who spoke in his individual capacity, expressed support to Arvind Kejriwal's party. He mentioned, "I have seen both the governments (BJP and Congress) at the helm of leadership in Delhi and there is full blown corruption, poverty has increased among others. Arvind's party appears to be genuine and I think he will deliver the promises."

Amidst, there may a possibility of a hung assembly and experts predict AAP's allegiance to BJP or Congress to form a government. Even Krishnan believes that BJP should back AAP in case of hung assembly but as of now maintains this as a farfetched idea.

However, Arvind Kejriwal has made his concerns clear several times and is reportedly quoted, "We are not supporting anyone because we will cheat the voters. People are going to vote against BJP and against Congress. So if we support any of the two parties, we will be cheating them."

But Anuj Modi, director of Modi Infosol is sceptical about the AAP party and extends his support to BJP. He adds, "AAP is fresh and there is a difference in promising before the elections and delivering at later stage. Arvind is capable but I doubt his team's capability."