Your name may even swing the fortunes of contestants. That’s probably why in West Delhi, Parvesh is facing off with Pravesh, Balbir Singh Jakhar is taking on Balbir Singh and Mahabal Mishra has a M Mishra to contend with. read more

Carved 11 years ago, the constituency consists of some upscale neighbourhoods. Ironically, residents are struggling to get basic amenities like water supply, public transport and education institutions read more

Mahabal Mishra began his campaign with supporters giving him bites of litti chokha, a delicacy popular in Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. read more

Congress’s Mahabal Mishra won the seat in 2009. BJP’s Parvesh Verma defeated him in 2014 and has been retained by the party this time. read more

Sehwag’s name was under consideration for the West Delhi seat that is currently being held by BJP MP Parvesh Verma. But, Sehwag refused the offer citing personal reasons, the leader said. read more