Delhi elections: AAP emerges as dark horse in Greater Kailash

In the upscale colonies, security is an important issue for residents. The unrestricted movement of trucks in most localities causes security concerns. The instances of mobile-phone and chain snatching are also a worry for the residents of Greater Kailash.

Burgeoning population has put a strain on the resources available to people. The rise in population has resulted in buildings being constructed to fourth floors.

Existing infrastructure like schools, parks and parking facilities fall grossly short of what should be provided in most areas of the constituency, said many residents.

Lack of parking space is another major issue for residents in almost all areas of Greater Kailash. Be it the urban villages or the posh colonies, cars can be seen parked in cramped spaces.

The main contest is likely to be between BJP and Congress, though the Aam Aadmi Party has gained many supporters cutting across caste and party lines. A total of six candidates are in the fray in the constituency.

The Greater Kailash constituency comprises of posh colonies like Alaknanda, GK-I and II, Panchsheel Enclave intermingled with the presence of urban villages like Zamrudpur, Savitri Vihar and Shahpur Jat and a few JJ clusters like Bindusar camp.

A section of people seemed impressed with the promises AAP was making. “We have always voted for either BSP or BJP, but this time we are going to vote for AAP. We feel they will make a difference,” Neelam of Chirag Delhi said.

The emergence of Aam Aadmi Party is a force which cannot be ignored in most urban villages in Delhi.

“AAP candidate has been working really hard and have been meeting the residents of the area on a day to day basis. The other leaders come and just meet a few people and leave,” a resident of Shahpur Jat said.