BJP’s Anita Arya is being fielded for the second time. Was mayor when BJP was in power
Issues: Water shortage. she says the Delhi government is responsible and she could do little as MP
Cong’s Krishna Tirath was born in Karol Bagh. Her father-in-law was MP here in 1971
Allegations: Says that the acute parking and traffic problems here have remained unaddressed
Arya on Tirath: She might claim to be the bahu of Karol Bagh, but she has only attended to Baljit Nagar residents, who are her voters
Tirath on Arya: She has has not been seen in Karol Bagh since she won in 1999. She has remained an outsider to the constituency
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Arya’s assets
Total assets 8 lakh
Bank deposits/investment
Cash 50,000
Bonds 60,000
Jewellery
775 grams 3.9 lakh
Vehicle
Santro 1995
‘Total assets’ include husband P.C. Arya’s wealth. The couple owe dues to the directorate of estates, NDMC and MTNL.
Krishna Tirath is yet to file her nomination papers