The Delhi Bharatiya President Shri Vijay Goel today said that the party will work with a new vigour at the organisational level and. Addressing a meeting of Delhi BJP office bearers and leaders of the party, he  urged them to be ready  to face any kind of political situation including repolls for Delhi Assembly.
 
Thanking the party leaders and cadres for the relentless efforts during Delhi Assembly polls, Shri Goel said that though the BJP has emerged as the single largest party but if it is not able to form the government in a democratic manner then the party stands ready to face the elections again to get an overwhelming mandate for the party.
 
Shri Goel said, “BJP is a cadre based party and its dedicated and committed cadres are its core strength which has been proven by the fact that the party emerged as the first choice of Delhi’tes. We will work to strengthen our party base further in unauthorised colonies and rural areas which has voted overwhelmingly for BJP.”
 
Shri Goel further said that it has been proven once again that Congress and AAP are hand in glove as Congress has clearly indicated that it is ready to support an AAP government in Delhi. With Congress support AAP can form a government as it will have the required numbers so why it is shirking its responsibility?
 
It is clear that AAP will not be able to fulfil its promises and hence it will get exposed. That is why it is trying to take a false moral ground.
 
Shri Goel said that AAP leaders have a consistent negative agenda. If AAP really wants to strengthen the democratic process then it should come out with a positive agenda.
 
The BJP’s emphasis has always been on the positive agenda and that is why it has emerged as the first choice of the people. The party will continue to pursue this positive agenda, he added.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Shri Vijay Goel today expressed his gratitude to the residents of Delhi for their support in the assembly elections. Shri Goel also thanked the party cadres for BJP’s victory in Delhi.
 
Shri Goel also congratulated the BJP leaders and cadres of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Rajasthan for BJP’s victory in these states.
 
In a statement issued today Shri Goel said, “I am thankful to the residents of Delhi for supporting us. The poll outcome has vindicated BJP’s stand that people were fed up of corruption and policy paralysis of Congress government at the state level and the Congress led UPA government at the Centre. ”
 
Shri Goel further added, “Lakhs of BJP workers worked dedicatedly, committedly and relentlessly. They helped the BJP to emerge as the most favourite choice in Delhi by working at the grassroots level.”
 
Shri Goel said that though the verdict has been favourable for the BJP but there was a scope for doing even better. There are some seats where we could have had the verdict in our favour.  We need to analyse the reason why we couldn’t win these seats and do the needful to ensure that the BJP continues to get stronger and stronger with every passing day.”
 
Shri Goel said, “The BJP contested this poll on several issues. We realise that Delhi’ites have huge expectations from us and we would do our best to fulfil their expectations in days to come.”
 
“We would also continue to work on strengthening our party in Delhi.  During the course of last few months we organised a number of rallies, demonstrations and were able take message of misrule of Congress to Delhi residents. The BJP presented its positive agenda on a wide variety of issues which helped party to expand its outreach and hence oust the Congress after 15 years of rule.”

BJP Delhi Pradesh President Shri Vijay Goel said here today that BJP will get majority of seats in the counting of votes tomorrow for the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections and form Government in Delhi. 

Shri Goel informed that BJP has organized Marathon run of 2 kilometers on the death anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on the 15th December. This race will be called ‘Run for Unity’ and the starting point will be 11, Ashoka Road, the Central Office of BJP.  
 
He further said that this run for unity has been organized on the 15th December on the death anniversary of Sardar Patel with the objective of highlighting the work of the construction of a statue of the iron man of India and the symbol of national unity Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as the‘Statue of Unity’ the highest statue in the world by the BJP’s Prime Ministerial Candidate and the Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi.  All the sections of society, people connected with the literature and social activities shall participate in it.
 
Shri Goel said that a national mission has been started to collect iron from the farmers, the common man of the entire country for the construction of ‘Statue of Unity’. Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitley and other Central and Pradesh Leaders shall participate in the run.
 
Pradesh President also said that all the Districts have been instructed that they should organize some program in their District in connection with this Run. This may include essay competition, debate and painting competition in schools and colleges so that the new generation may have more knowledge about Sardar Patel, the iron man of India.
 
Shri Goel informed that every village will be under a team from where iron will be collected and maximum number of signatures will be taken on a petition and this program will be connected with website so that every person may connect with this unity campaign. One can get information on toll free number 18002333110 and log on www.statueofunity.in. You can also dial08000980009 to connect with this great dream of national unity of Shri Narendra Modi.
 

In a function organized by the Delhi Pradesh SC Morcha at the BJP Delhi Headquarters today, BJP Delhi Pradesh President Shri Vijay Goel paid floral tributes to the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 58th Mahaparinirvan Diwas. On this occasion, he said that the challenge of completing the work of social justice started by Baba Sahab is still a challenge before the society. Shri Goel said that until the objective of social justice is not achieved, political, economic justice cannot be realized. He appealed to the workers that they should follow the path shown by Baba Sahab Ambedkar and achieve social and economic equality.  
 
Shri Goel accused the Congress Government of neglecting Baba Sahab and always insulting him. Congress Party was never serious about achieving the objective of equality and welfare mentioned in the Indian Constitution framed by Dr. Ambedkar. Pradesh President also called upon the dalit community to come forward and work for the empowerment of the community. Pradesh SC Morcha President Shri Krishan Lal Dhilod presided over the program. BJP Chief Ministerial Candidate Dr. Harsh Vardhan and other Pradesh leaders were also present on this occasion.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Shri Vijay Goel today  said that the BJP is confident of winning the Delhi assembly polls. “We are way ahead of our rivals and people of Delhi have given their verdict for change,” said Shri Goel.
 
“What happened today was a vote for change. People were fed of the Congress government and BJP projected itself as a viable alternative.  The BJP’s positive agenda helped it to expand its base among all sections of society which was visible today,” he added.
 
The Congress resorted to unfair means of distributing liquor, cash and gifts in its attempt to influence the voters but of no avail. “Though I myself was attacked in the last leg of polls by the Congress goons but all BJP leaders and cadres carried out the party campaign relentlessly, fearlessly and with complete dedication and commitment. This has resulted in creating a wave of change in the city.
 
“The successful campaign run by the party focussed on key issues of inflation, corruption, lack of safety for women and lack of development for the poor as well as migovernance. The Delhi BJP cadres were successful in taking this issued to the people of Delhi and convince them to cast their vote for change,” said Shri Goel.
 
Shri Goel congratulated Delhi’ites for casting their vote. Large number of people came out to cast their vote especially the youth and the women. This is a clear indication of a vibrant democracy.
 
Shri Goel said thousands of government personnel who facilitated the smooth election process in the city should also be congratulated. They performed their duty diligently and helped people to cast their vote.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Shri Vijay Goel today expressed concern over use of unfair means by Congress party such as distribution of liquor, cash and gifts to influence the voters. Shri Goel met Delhi”s Chief Electoral Officer Shri Vijay Dev yesterday after he was physically assaulted by Congress goons in Model Town and apprised him of his concerns.
 
There are a number of sensitive polling booths and areas in the city which could be vulnerable and we have urged the Election Commission to make adequate arrangements to check any such attempts as BJP is in favour of free and fair elections.
 
“However we have strong reasons to suspect that our rivals are indulging in unfair practices which are not only unethical but also illegal. Attempts to bribe voters are condemnable and Election Commission should ensure that no such nefarious designs are successful. The BJP, as a responsible party is cooperating Election Commission and wherever we come to know about any such activities, the party activists are informing the authorities concerned. However, we would urge the authorities to act swiftly.”
 
Shri Goel further informed that in the case involving attack by Congress activists in Model Town on him and BJP candidate from this seat Shri Ashok Goel yesterday, an FIR has been registered.  This was a well planned physical assault in which vehicles carrying BJP leaders were damaged.
 
The Delhi BJP President said that there are enough reasons to believe that the Congress candidate from the area Kanwar Karan Singh was the mastermind behind this attack.
 
Shri Goel reiterated that the BJP will not be deterred by use of such unfair means by its rivals and it candidates will contest in the true spirit of democracy. Shri Goel also appealed all Delhi voters to come out and exercise their right to vote. “Voting is not only our right but it is also our duty and I am sure that Delhi will register a record breaking voting percentage and set an example for the rest of the country,” he added.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party today condemned an attack in Model town on its party president Shri Vijay Goel  and BJP candidate from the same constituency Sh. Ashok Goel who is also the Delhi BJP’s treasurer.
 
The BJP has already informed the Election Commission about the sensitivity of certain polling booths in this constituency and despite that this attack happened, said Sh. Vijay Goel.
 
“This kind of violence is condemnable and it will not deter BJP in any way,” added Sh. Vijay Goel.
 
In addition to  a complaint filed to the Election Commission regarding the attack, the party has also demanded that an FIR should be immediately registered. In the complaint filed with the Election Commission Sh. Ashok Goel has informed that the attack took place this afternoon between 11:30 to 12: 30 pm.
  
The attack took place at Gur Mandi, Rajpura. When Sh. Vijay Goel and Sh. Ashok Goel went to campaign there, then one Dinesh Kumar and Kehar Singh along with some other persons abused, threatened and then physically attacked with hockey sticks, iron rods and sticks.
 
They also damaged the two vehicles on which Sh.  Vijay Goel and Sh. Ashok Goel had come to this area. The miscreants also attacked the driver of one of these vehicles named S. Vinod Kumar who was injured.
 
Sh. Ashok Goel said in his complaint that these miscreants should be immediately removed from the area and appropriate action should be taken against the culprits to ensure free and fair polls.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed its deep  anguish over the inability of Election Commission to stop derogatory campaign against Shri Narendra Modi despite   formal complaints. The party has also called upon all its cadres to counter the canards spread against it by Congress party and expose the misleading claims of Aam Admi Party.
 
In a statement issued today, the Delhi BJP President Shri Vijay Goel said, “On Nov. 30,  derogatory pamphlets were distributed prior to Shri Narendra Modi’s rally.
 
In the past also this has been done and we had lodged formal complaint with the Election Commission but it still continues unabated. I do not see any visible action on ground in this regard and this has caused us deep anguish.”
 
“We are going to lodge a police complaint regarding this now and seek investigation. In gross violation of the poll guidelines, the print lines are missing on these pamphlets.  Such attempts are condemnable and show desperation of our rivals who have resorted to such undemocratic practices.”
 
Shri Goel  said, “Congress is not able to  get support from any quarter. Rallies by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi were a big flop with only handful of people being there. People are leaving Chief Minister’s public meetings in between and all surveys are pointing that Congress is trailing very badly. On the other hand Sh. Modi’s rallies are a huge success. All top leaders of BJP are drawing huge crowds. A desperate Congress is thus running mudslinging campaign now.”
 
Shri Goel also pointed out that the Aam Aadmi Party, which is actually “B” team of Congress, is making misleading claims about its support base. “Our party cadres have been directed that in the last leg of the campaign the half-truths of AAP must be exposed. AAp is the biggest violator of poll guidelines and it has made untenable and vague promises in its manifesto. Several of its leaders have been caught on camera agreeing to resort to unfair means and misuse their political clout.”
 
Shri Goel said, “The BJP candidates are focusing on positive agenda. While the party has successfully exposed the corruption and mismanagement of Congress, we have also presented a positive agenda for inclusive growth with a long term vision and plan.  People of Delhi have appreciated our positive approach and hence the BJP is heading towards a historic victory in Delhi assembly polls.”

Delhi BJP President Shri Vijay Goel today thanked the people of Delhi for making the public rallies addressed by BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Shri Narendra Modi grand success. He also congratulated the BJP cadres for organizing such successful rallies in the national capital.
 
Shri Goel said, “The grand success of public rallies of BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Shri Narendra Modi and other leaders in Delhi is the testimony to the groundswell of support in favour of the party in the assembly polls. While only a few thousand people are attending rallies of top Congress leaders, unprecedented numbers of people have been attending BJP’s rallies.”
 
“People were seen leaving the public rallies when Congress Vice-president, Shri Rahul Gandhi was addressing them in Delhi. Media reports suggest that only a handful of people turned up for Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s rally. People left Delhi Chief Minister’s rally mid-way. The clearly shows that the Congress has lost its ground in Delhi,” Shri Goel said.
 
Shri Vijay Goel further said, “The Congress seems to have conceded defeat even before the actual voting as the Chief Minister is indicating that her party is willing to ally with the Aam Aadmi Party to form government after the polls. After her statement, the BJP stands vindicated that that the Aam Aadmi Party is the B-team of the Congress.”
 
Shri Goel called upon the BJP cadres to intensify further the campaign in the last few days before the polls.
 
Shri Goel said, “The BJP cadres are fully galvanized and their enthusiasm in this election campaign has been exemplary. I call upon them to further intensify the campaign to expose the Congress misrule in every nook and corner of Delhi and share BJP’s vision for development with people. I also appeal to the people of Delhi to give BJP a convincing and historic victory in the assembly polls.”

Delhi BJP President Shri Vijay Goel today slammed the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for initiating the process to hike power tariff in collusion with the power discoms. He said that there is no need to raise power tariff as the BJP is convinced that power tariff in Delhi can easily be slashed by 30%, which it will do when elected after the polls.
 
Shri Goel said, “The DERC is working in a doubtful manner to hike power tariff in Delhi. The consultants have been appointed and advertisement has been given for the purpose. The BJP strongly condemns this attempt to hike power tariff. The party is committed to reduction of power tariff by 30%, if elected.”
 
“The BJP has been raising the issue of transparency in tariff setting by the DERC and also the process of tariff determination which has been marred by various controversies. The fact that the Consultants appointed by the DERC were also either Statutory Auditors or were working for one or the other DISCOM constitutes a breach of trust on the part of the DERC. There is clear conflict of interests on part of the consultants,” Shri Goel said.
 
Shri Goel further said, “The DERC seems to be in a hurry to hike power tariff while the election is around the corner. Whatever policy decision is to be taken regarding revision of power tariff should be taken by the new government. But, the DERC’s action reflects collusion between the regulator, which seems to be acting at the behest of the Congress government and the private discoms.”
 
The BJP had raised the issue about 8 months ago, when Shri Vijay Goel along with Member of State Advisory Committee of DERC Shri Anil Sood and other experts met the DERC Chairman on March 23, 2013. The DERC Chairman then admitted that the regulator committed mistake in the appointment of the consultants and assured the delegation to rectify the mistake soon.
 
But, the advertisement released by the DERC on November 28, 2013 appearing in newspapers published from New Delhi shows a totally casual and careless attitude of the DERC. On one hand the DISCOMS are likely to submit the Aggregate Revenue Requirements (ARR) and on the other, it is extending the date for submission of Request for Proposal by the Consultants. This means the DERC is not at all ready to review the ARR and undertake the exercise of True-Up.
 
Strangely the DERC has also diluted the qualification criteria for appointment of consultants as per advertisement appearing on its web site, where the columns ‘Position in Current assignment and Rate/Day or week’ have been omitted by design to accommodate someone who did not qualify the earlier criteria set by the DERC. This raises serious concern on credibility of the DERC.