New Delhi: Stung by criticism for advocating the use of None Of The Above (NOTA) option in the Lok Sabha polls, Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav on Saturday, clarified that his outfit’s appeal was restricted to Delhi voters only.
Swaraj India Vice President Anupam said his party is advocating the use of NOTA as all three major political parties in Delhi –- the AAP, the Congress and the BJP — have ‘failed’ to deliver on their promises. He said the BJP is the “only party scared of NOTA”.
Earlier this month, Yadav’s Swaraj India said it advocated the use of NOTA in the national capital. It was, however, perceived to be a nationwide appeal which attracted criticism, Anupam said.
In a statement, Yadav said, “The stand of Swaraj India’s Delhi Unit concerning the use of NOTA in the coming Lok Sabha elections has led to many questions and criticism, including from our well-wishers. Swaraj India values and welcomes this feedback. We are sorry that some miscommunication from our end has caused avoidable confusion.”
“The position announced by Delhi unit was limited to the National Capital Territory,” he said.
Swaraj India leaders have campaigned all over the country for these candidates, Yadav said.
He said Swaraj India, Delhi Unit is organising a series of meetings and door-to-door campaign asking “significant and hard questions” concerning law and order, corruption, environment, sanitation, transport, liquor, regularisation of colonies, sealing and the status of Delhi. (PTI)
