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We’ll solve problems once we are in power: BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party president Dr Harsh Vardhan has won from his Krishna Nagar constituency thrice in 15 years, and according to him, each time the margin has been double the previous one, reports Rhythma Kaul.

Updated on: Nov 19, 2008, 23:54:44 IST
Hindustan Times | By , New Delhi
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Bharatiya Janata Party president Dr Harsh Vardhan has won from his Krishna Nagar constituency thrice in 15 years, and according to him, each time the margin has been double the previous one.

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It does not take much, he said. “All through my political career, I have maintained only one action—to greet each and every person with folded hands and a smiling face.”

“Our vote is only for Doctor sa’ab. Whenever we needed him, he has always been there for us,” said Parkash Khetarpal, a resident of Ram Nagar extension.

A major chunk of his vote bank is disappointed with the present government and has pinned high hopes on him.

“See how unhygienic this place is. I really hope Dr Vardhan and BJP bring the much required change,” said Sushil Kapoor from Chander Nagar.

One of the biggest hurdles for Vardhan is to match up to the level set by A.K. Walia, as some areas like Sarojini park have become part of his constituency post delimitation.

Opposite Vardhan stands Congress party’s woman candidate Deepika Khullar. And as much as he would like to deny the impact of womanpower, chances are, it might work against him.

The bent of female voters towards Khullar was quite conspicuous. “Deepikaji is like an elder sister. Her presence is a reassuring one for us,” said Manisha Goyal, a Geeta Colony resident.

“I start with a handful of people but by the time I reach the meeting venue, there is a huge crowd, which says a lot about the support I have got,” Khullar said.

Dr Harsh Vardhan is aware of all these challenges, but it does not perturb him. “I assure the people of my constituency their problems will be heard and solved once we come into power.”

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rhythma Kaul

Rhythma Kaul is the national health editor of the Hindustan Times. She has been reporting on public health, medicine, and medical research, with a particular focus on how government decisions and health system reforms shape people’s lives. Rhythma has over 25 years of journalistic experience. She joined Hindustan Times in 2008, and has since covered everything from pandemics and infectious diseases to cutting‑edge medical research and climate‑related health challenges. Her stories routinely track the work of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, department of pharmaceuticals, and key national health programmes, making complex medical science and policy accessible to a wide audience. One of her prominent news breaks has been the 2012 Baby Falak case: A two-year-old brutally battered baby girl was admitted to AIIMS-Delhi with severe head injuries, multiple fractures, human bite marks, and burns. The police investigation revealed this to be a case of multi-state human-trafficking racket. She was profiled by The Wall Street Journal for breaking this story. Rhythma holds a Master’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Prior to Hindustan Times, she worked with the India Today Group. Rhythma can be contacted at rhythma.kaul@hindustantimes.com. Her X handle is @RamblingBrook.

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