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?I want to strengthen Atal?s hands?
Ranveer Sena founder Brahmeshwar Nath Singh alias Mukhiyaji reveals why he is fighting election as an independent candidate.
The founder of the private army Ranveer Sena, Brahmeshwar Nath Singh alias Mukhiyaji tells Rajiv N Agarwal why he is fighting election as an independent candidate.
It is being said in the political circles that you are being fielded as a dummy candidate at the behest of Laloo Prasad Yadav to defeat the NDA. Comment.
This is absolutely baseless. I am in the fray because people of this constituency wanted.
Why are you contesting election?
I am contesting election to make the All India Rashtrawadi Kisan Sangathan stronger and also to help Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his efforts to make India stronger and more developed.
Why should people cast vote in your favour?
I have always fought against injustice to the farmers, labourers and traders without any self-interest.
What are your poll issues?
To fight against criminals, corrupt administrative system and establish a fearless society. Big industrialists and capitalists have destroyed the very fabric of the social system. I will fight against such elements and also against mafiosi, extremists and terrorists.
Are you sure of your winnability?
I have cordial relation with every section of the society, therefore, people will cast their vote in my favour. I am hundred per cent sure of my victory.
Don’t you think that public support for you has eroded?
The public support has not eroded but increased.
Whom will you support if you win?
I will certainly support Vajpayee because he is determined to build a new India.
What will be your priorities for the Ara parliamentary constituency after winning the election?
Ara has a plethora of problems. After winning the election, I will try my best to free 6,000 acres of land at Sohara-Tribhuani seized by the anti-social elements of Uttar Pradesh, build bridges between Sinha-Chapra and Sahar-Alwar, develop Babura as tourist site and check erosion of Ganga.
What do you have to say about your archrival CPI-ML?
CPI-ML is guided by foreign elements and negativity.
You are said to be involved in a number of massacres. How do you expect people to have trust in you?
The state government has implicated me in false cases. People, however, do not believe it, as they know me better.
You are said to be the founder of the Ranveer Sena. Comment.
I have no links with the Ranveer Sena. I have always fought for my people.
Why are you contesting election as an Independent candidate when you intend to support Vajpayee?
I am a free thinker. I do not like to remain under anyone. I am contesting for the society. If I win, it will be the victory of the people.
It is said that you defeated the CPI-ML in the battle of bullets. Will you be able to defeat the party in the battle of ballots too?
I have never fought the battle of bullets. I opposed the terrorists to safeguard the interest of the farmers. I am in the fray only to raise the voice of the oppressed people.
