Kejriwal's Election Forecast For Maharashtra, Karnataka, And West Bengal: Here's What He Said

In his roadshows in the Capital on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that, according to experts, psephologists, and analysts he had spoken with in the last 20 hours since his release from jail, the BJP's number of seats would decrease in Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.

"It has been said by many experts I spoke with over the phone in the last 20 hours after my release from jail that the BJP is not expected to secure a majority," remarked Kejriwal, indicating that in Delhi, all seven seats would be lost by the BJP.

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Kejriwal's Election Forecast: Here's what he said

He predicted a similar outcome in Punjab, stating that Modi would not return to power on June 4th and that INDIA would form the government, with AAP as part of it, and Delhi would become a full state. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal indicated that voting for the BJP for Narendra Modi would lead to Amit Shah becoming the prime minister as Modi was set to retire next year after turning 75.

This statement sparked a political debate, with the BJP affirming that Modi would retain his role as prime minister and accusing Kejriwal of creating confusion. The AAP questioned whether PM Modi would disregard the age rule he had established within the party for himself.

Reflecting on his arrest, Kejriwal mentioned that his "crime" was building schools and mohalla clinics in Delhi, and providing free treatment, but stated that while in Tihar, he was denied medication for 15 days, implying an attempt to undermine the Delhi government.