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.
Sandeep Dikshit is contesting against AAP chief Kejriwal in New Delhi seat. As part of campaign, he distributed a pamphlet with his biodata and a picture of him and his mother.
Delhi unit chief Devendra Yadav plays down matter, says party is taking her work to every house. Delhi unit is focusing on guarantees so that people vote for Congress, he adds.
Congress has fielded ex-CM late Sheila Dikshit’s son Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi assembly constituency, which AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has won thrice since 2013.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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