'Jhadu to lag rahi hai, par dhool bahot ud raha hai'

Kalkaji is one of the most keenly watched assembly constituencies for its triangular contest, with Alka Lamba of the Congress being pitched against AAP’s Atishi and BjP’s Ramesh Bidhuri. Lamba, after a five-year stint in the Congress, joined the AAP in 2014 and was elected to the assembly from Chandni Chowk in 2015.

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She parted ways with the party in September 2019 and returned to the Congress. She tells Ifrah Mufti how

the battle is all about ‘vikas’ this time. Excerpts:

With CM Atishi and Ramesh Bidhuri being in fray, what do you think about your chances?

I don’t think the fight is tough, but unfortunately the lives of people in the constituency are very tough. They are having a rough time. So, they demand a change in the government. Though she is CM, atishi’s photographs are missing in the constituency. Instead, kejriwal’s photographs are all over. She is seeking votes on kejriwal’s photograph and name. She has no connect with the people on the ground.

However, the people in the city have seen me working since i was 19-year-old. My accessibility stands out.

What is your vision for the constituency?