'Delhi Should Get Full Statehood': Nitish Kumar Backs Arvind Kejriwal's Longstanding Demand
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, October 23, came out in support of Arvind Kejriwal's abiding demand for full statehood for the national capital. Kumar, who is also an NDA partner, made this statement while addressing a rally in Delhi's Badarpur.
Delhi, October 23: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, October 23, came out in support of Arvind Kejriwal's abiding demand for full statehood for the national capital. Kumar, who is also an NDA partner, made this statement while addressing a rally in Delhi's Badarpur. This development comes after Janata Dal (United) is planning to contest the 2020 Delhi Assembly Elections. Arvind Kejriwal Rakes Up Delhi Statehood Issue at NITI Aayog Meeting.
"Just like we want special status for Bihar, we have always wanted statehood for Delhi," Kumar said. Though the JD(U) is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally, their alliance is limited to Bihar. Arvind Kejriwal Notifies Street Vending Act in Delhi Ahead of Assembly Elections 2020.
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The biggest reason for Nitish Kumar's party to contest Delhi polls is the massive number of Purvanchali and Bihar migrants residing in Delhi. Meanwhile, it is not yet clear, how many seats JD(U) will contest. According to reports, the party is planning to contest at least 30-35 candidates of total 70 seats.
In 2015 Delhi Assembly Elections, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP won 67 seats, while BJP just managed three out of 70-member Delhi assembly. The AAP and BJP have also started their campaigns for the upcoming polls. The Congress, however, is still finding its new chief after the death of Sheila Dikshit.
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