Delhi LG VK Saxena has initiated an anti-corruption probe into AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's claims of BJP attempting to poach 16 candidates ahead of the assembly election results. Kejriwal alleges offers of ministerial positions and ₹15 crore were made to entice his party members.

Taking it to X, AAP Chief Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that 16 AAP candidates had received offers from the BJP with the promise of ministerial positions and rupees 15 crore each if they switched sides.

Hours before the results, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called a meeting of all its 70 candidates on Friday, according to reports. The meeting will be chaired by AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

The meeting will likely focus on preparations for the results and addressing concerns over alleged horse-trading of MLAs.

Delhi's lieutenant governor ordered an anti-corruption probe into AAP's claims that BJP attempted to poach its candidates by offering Rs 15 crore and ministerial positions. BJP refuted the allegations and requested investigation into the claims,

In a post on social media X, Kejriwal indirectly accused the BJP of attemting to poach AAP candidates to join the party. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi also echoed the same allegations. BJP has vehemently dismissed the allegations.

The people of Delhi trusted the guarantees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They have taken the right decision, says BJP MP Ravi Kishan. Most exit polls released after the conclusion of voting at 6 PM on Wednesday predicted a likely win for the BJP, while the AAP to finish second and a complete rout for the Congress for the third consecutive term.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva rejected the allegations, calling them a sign of the AAP's “frustration” over an impending electoral defeat.