Kiran Bedi wants 'direct fight' with Kejriwal in Delhi polls

January 16, 2015 11:11

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has, in a manner of speaking, challenged former India Against Corruption colleague Arvind Kejriwal to a direct fight in the Delhi polls.

Speaking to NDTV, Bedi said, "I'm ready to fight Kejriwal directly in his constituency, I don't care if I lose."

Yesterday, BJPs top brass -- Amit Shah, Arun Jaitley and Dr Harsh Vardhan -- inducted Bedi at the party headquarters confirming that she would contest the elections.

The BJP chief welcomed Bedi to the party and said she would strengthen its Delhi unit. "I extend my heartiest wishes to Kiran Bediji for joining the BJP. Her presence will strengthen our Delhi unit. She will definitely contest from the BJP's side, but it is the prerogative of the parliamentary board to decide who will be CM candidate.

Though no announcement has been made on the seat that Bedi will contest, rumour mills are abuzz that she may be pitted against Aam Aadmi Partys Arvind Kejriwal as BJPs candidate for the top job.

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