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Kejriwal pushes for full statehood for Delhi, Vidhan Sabha accepts resolution

Kejriwal pushes for full statehood for Delhi, Vidhan Sabha accepts resolution

Arvind Kejriwal

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Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party initiated the city-wide campaign for full statehood to Delhi on Sunday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pushed for complete statehood for the national capital today. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal noted that if before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections Delhi is granted the status of complete statehood, he will ensure that each and every electoral vote from the national capital goes to the Bhartiya Janata Party.

"I want to tell BJP that if before 2019 Elections, Delhi is granted statehood. we'll make sure that each and every vote from Delhi goes in your favour," Kejriwal noted at the state assembly today.

He further stated that Delhi will campaign for the BJP but the demand for complete statehood is not granted, "Delhi residents will put up boards saying 'BJP leave Delhi'," Kejriwal further added. According to reports, Vidhan Sabha has accepted Kejriwal's resolution.

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Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party initiated the city-wide campaign for full statehood to Delhi on Sunday.

"Had a meeting wid ward level office bearers of AAP Delhi. Made strategy to take msg of full statehood to every house in Delhi," the chief minister tweeted out.