Thousands of Delhi'ites from all walks of life  participated in hugely successful  “Run for Unity” organised by Delhi BJP today as a part of the nationwide programme to commemorate the 63rd death anniversary of iron man of India Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Those who participated in the even in Delhi included BJP National President Sh. Rajnath Singh, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Sh. Arun Jaitley, Delhi BJP President Sh. Vijay Goel and Leader of BJP legislative party in Delhi Assembly Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
 
The event was was held simultaneously at 1150 places all over the country. It is first of its kind event in terms of scale and level of participation of people.
 
Addressing the BJP cadres and participants at this event, BJP National President Sh. Rajnath Singh said, “Sh. Narendra Modi should be credited  for conceptualising and taking a lead in organising this programme  across the country. This is the world’s biggest youth programme.”
 
 Sh Jaitley  said that this event will act as an inspiration to all of us  to build strong India. Sardar Patel had played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of India and the BJP stands committed to fufill the dreams of Sardar Patel.  
 
On this occasion, Delhi BJP President Sh. Vijay Goel said, “Run for Unity is the curtain raiser for the larger  movement known as “Statue of Unity” movement. The idea is to reach out every corner of the country to spread Sardar Patel’s ideals and in Delhi, the BJP cadres left no stone unturned to make it a successful campaign.”
 
Sh. Goel said that BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Sh. Narendra Modi is from the same state of Gujarat   from where Sardar Patel came. Sh. Modi who has been championing the cause of nationalistic forces  provides a new ray of hope to the India.
 
“The enthusiasm and keen participation from Delhi’ites in the “Run for Unity” is a great encouraging sign. It also indicates that people want to support nationalistic forces and  favour a strong and determined leadership,” he added.
 
“We have paid a humble tribute to a great Indian leader who unified our country ,” said Sh. Goel. He said, the BJP cadres actively participated in this run in large numbers in addition to large number of common people.

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Shri Vijay Goel today said that the BJP is opposed to the ongoing move to hike the power tariff in Delhi again. Shri Goel along with a delegation of the BJP leaders would soon meet the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairman tin this regard. The BJP will oppose any such move tooth and nail, said Shri Goel.
 
Shri Goel also informed that the BJP is all geared up for “Run for Unity”  to be held on 15 December  on the 63rd death anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the iron man of India who integrated 565 states. The Delhi BJP cadres will participate in large numbers in this event.
 
Meanwhile, on the issue of proposed power tariff hike Shri Goel said, “As a part of our positive agenda for development and good governance in Delhi, we have been in favour of reducing the power tariff by 30%. This what we promised in our manifesto also. The BJP strongly believes that it is time to go for a CAG audit of the accounts of discoms before allowing them even to move a proposal for any tariff hike.”
 
In the last two years there has been 72% hike in the power tariffs in Delhi which itself was unjustified. The BJP had opposed it but the Congress government allowed discoms to have this tariff hike affecting Delhi’ites severely. The people of Delhi gave a befitting reply to Congress in the recent assembly polls. As the Delhi BJP emerged as the first choice of voters, it is clear that they have approved of BJP’s demand of reduction in power tariff by 30%.
 
“But it seems the establishment of the day is still insisting on going for yet another tariff hike. 
 
The BJP will not accept this move and will oppose it. The party demands that instead of the power tariff hike, there should be roll back of the power tariff.”
 
Shri Goel said, “The Delhi residents have been tired of the misrule of Congress. Now when they have routed Congress, BJP will continue to pursue with its positive agenda for development. For BJP, interests of Delhi residents are of utmost importance and the party remains committed to reduction of power tariff in Delhi by 30 per cent.”

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Shri Vijay Goel today said that the BJP is ready to sit in opposition and provide constructive cooperation to an Aam Aadmi party government.  
 
“The AAP had made many promises including two major promises of reducing power tariff by 50% and providing free water up to 700 litres per day. If AAP is really serious about fulfilling these promises then it should go ahead and form a government and BJP will provide whatever cooperation is required.  After all it has already celebrated its ‘victory’ at Jantar Mantar. Even Congress has clearly indicated that it will provide support to the AAP government. Then if it is really serious about fulfilling its promises, it should go ahead and do it.”
 
“If they do not form the government then it clear that the AAP was never serious about fulfilling these promises which were made with lot of fanfare,” he added.
 
“I hope that instead of giving moral lessons to others, the AAP now really gets down to fulfilling its promises.  The fact is that AAP has made several promises in a hurry jut to woo the voters. It still hasn’t made it clear that how it is going to implement them. In fact, with every passing day, the way AAP is trying to give different excuses exposes their intentions of making empty promises.”
 
Shri Goel said, “The BJP believes in providing constructive support to any initiative which serves the interest of Delhi. For us the interests of Delhi residents are above everything. We have been serving the people of Delhi and we would continue to do so.”
 
“While BJP has issued several detailed reports and has come out openly explaining the way it is going to implement its promises, the AAP has adopted a negative agenda. Instead of criticising all others, it should adopt a positive agenda as people of Delhi want a positive agenda.”

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.