The former CM had held the seat since 2013. While BJP has not named a CM, Verma is being viewed as one of the strongest contenders for the position if the party comes to power.
Khurana won the seat with 57,565 votes. The BJP last won the Moti Nagar seat back in 2013. Since 2015, the seat had been held by AAP’s Shivcharan Goel.
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If the predictions in its favour hold, the BJP is set to dislodge the AAP and return to power in Delhi after a gap of 27 years. Counting of votes will take place on 8 February.
Uttar Pradesh’s 7-year run with ‘anti-Romeo’ squads has seen active enforcement, but allegations of harassment and privacy intrusion continue to spark criticism.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha less than 24 hours before Delhi goes to vote, prime minister said that unlike the AAP, the BJP has used money saved through schemes to develop and build the nation.
Congress leaders say they are unhappy with the choice of candidate. As Muslim vote splits between Congress, AAP & AIMIM, BJP eyes opportunity to win seat.
Ahead of the 5 February polls, BJP leader Sambit Patra accuses AAP of 'playing' with national security. Border security is under central govt, responds AAP's Anurag Dhanda.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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