<p>A Delhi court Friday granted bail to AAP leaders Atishi and others in a defamation case filed by the BJP against them for their remarks over deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls in the city.</p>

<p>AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Gupta, MLA Manoj Kumar were also granted relief on a personal bond of Rs 10,000 each after the three appeared before the court.</p>

<p>However, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal failed to appear before the court Friday. The court directed him to appear on July 16.</p>

<p>BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, who moved the petition on behalf of the party's Delhi unit, sought proceedings against them for "harming" the reputation of the BJP by blaming it for the deletion of the names of "voters" from electoral rolls here.</p>

<p>He claimed the AAP leaders had, during a press conference held in December last year, alleged that on the directions of the BJP names of 30 lakh voters from Bania, Poorvanchali and the Muslim community had been deleted by the Election Commission.</p>


A Delhi court Friday granted bail to AAP leaders Atishi and others in a defamation case filed by the BJP against them for their remarks over deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls in the city.

A Delhi court Friday granted bail to AAP leaders Atishi and others in a defamation case filed by the BJP against them for their remarks over deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls in the city. AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Gupta, MLA Manoj Kumar were also granted relief on a personal bond of Rs 10,000 each after the three appeared before the court. However, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal failed to appear before the court Friday. The court directed him to appear on July 16. BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, who moved the petition on behalf of the party's Delhi unit, sought proceedings against them for "harming" the reputation of the BJP by blaming it for the deletion of the names of "voters" from electoral rolls here. He claimed the AAP leaders had, during a press conference held in December last year, alleged that on the directions of the BJP names of 30 lakh voters from Bania, Poorvanchali and the Muslim community had been deleted by the Election Commission.

Delhi court grants bail to Atishi, other AAP leaders in defamation case

<p>A local court here on Monday directed AAP candidate from East Delhi parliamentary constituency Atishi Marlena to record pre-summoning evidence in the alleged <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/really-hope-the-best-candidate-wins-lok-sabha-polls-gautam-gambhir-217718">two voter ID cards case against BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir</a>.</p>

<p>Atishi, the complainant in the case, was asked by the court to appear before it to record her statement in the matter, on next hearing - May 31.</p>

<p>Marlena has accused Gambhir of possessing two voter ID cards.</p>

<p>The AAP leader had claimed that Gambhir is a registered voter in Karol Bagh and Rajinder Nagar areas of Delhi.</p>

<p>During a hearing on May 1, Atishi's counsel said, "We have a screenshot of the national voter list. There is one entry of Karol Bagh and on the next page, there is the registration of the voter from Rajendra Nagar.</p>

<p>"Judge Viplav Dabas had then said, "What is the relevance of bringing this case here. You may go to the Election Commission."</p>

<p>On Monday, Atishi, who is facing Gambhir and Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress in East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, wrote to the Returning Officer (RO), accusing Gambhir of repeatedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).</p>

<p>Atishi had requested the Returning Officer (RO) to take strong action on her complaint and register an FIR against Gambhir.</p>

<p>She also sought a 72 hour-ban on Gambhir from campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) several times.</p>

<p>Delhi with seven Lok Sabha seats at stake went to polls on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.&nbsp;</p>


A local court here on Monday directed AAP candidate from East Delhi parliamentary constituency Atishi Marlena to record pre-summoning evidence in the alleged two voter ID cards case against BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir.

A local court here on Monday directed AAP candidate from East Delhi parliamentary constituency Atishi Marlena to record pre-summoning evidence in the alleged two voter ID cards case against BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir. Atishi, the complainant in the case, was asked by the court to appear before it to record her statement in the matter, on next hearing - May 31. Marlena has accused Gambhir of possessing two voter ID cards. The AAP leader had claimed that Gambhir is a registered voter in Karol Bagh and Rajinder Nagar areas of Delhi. During a hearing on May 1, Atishi's counsel said, "We have a screenshot of the national voter list. There is one entry of Karol Bagh and on the next page, there is the registration of the voter from Rajendra Nagar. "Judge Viplav Dabas had then said, "What is the relevance of bringing this case here. You may go to the Election Commission." On Monday, Atishi, who is facing Gambhir and Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress in East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, wrote to the Returning Officer (RO), accusing Gambhir of repeatedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Atishi had requested the Returning Officer (RO) to take strong action on her complaint and register an FIR against Gambhir. She also sought a 72 hour-ban on Gambhir from campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) several times. Delhi with seven Lok Sabha seats at stake went to polls on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.

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<p>Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said that he will send a defamation notice to Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir.</p>

<p>"We are being defamed and they (BJP) are saying they will file defamation against us? We are going to send defamation notice to them today," news agency ANI quoted Sisodia as saying.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Gambhir's AAP rival Atishi Marlena alleged&nbsp;that pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were being distributed by him at housing complexes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Atishi, who was accompanied by Sisodia during a press conference, also read out the pamphlet in front of reporters following which Chief Minister Kejriwal tweeted "never imagined Gautam Gambhir to stoop so low".&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the conference, Atishi said, "I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls."</p>

<p>Hours after the conference, cricketer-turned-politician Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi and demanded their unconditional apologies.</p>

<p>Slamming Kejriwal he also said that he would withdraw from the Lok Sabha contest if the charge was proved against him.</p>

<p>"I declare that if it is proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will you&nbsp;quit politics?" he said in a tweet.</p>

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I declare that if its proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will u quit politics?</p>
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<p>Gambhir said he is "ashamed" to have him as the chief minister of Delhi.</p>

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<p>"I abhor your act of outraging a woman's modesty @ArvindKejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? you are&nbsp;filth Mr CM and someone needs your very own Jhadu (broom) to clean ur dirty mind," Gambhir tweeted.</p>

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<p>Gambhir claimed that the "petty politics" exhibited by the AAP was the reason why people with good intentions stayed away from mainstream politics.</p>

<p>Delhi, where seven Lok Sabha seats are at stake will go to poll on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.</p>


Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said that he will send a defamation notice to Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir. "We are being defamed and they (BJP) are saying they will file defamation against us?

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Friday said that he will send a defamation notice to Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir. "We are being defamed and they (BJP) are saying they will file defamation against us? We are going to send defamation notice to them today," news agency ANI quoted Sisodia as saying. On Thursday, Gambhir's AAP rival Atishi Marlena alleged that pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were being distributed by him at housing complexes. Atishi, who was accompanied by Sisodia during a press conference, also read out the pamphlet in front of reporters following which Chief Minister Kejriwal tweeted "never imagined Gautam Gambhir to stoop so low". During the conference, Atishi said, "I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls." Hours after the conference, cricketer-turned-politician Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Atishi and demanded their unconditional apologies. Slamming Kejriwal he also said that he would withdraw from the Lok Sabha contest if the charge was proved against him. "I declare that if it is proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will you quit politics?" he said in a tweet. My Challenge no.2 @ArvindKejriwal @AtishiAAP I declare that if its proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will u quit politics? — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 × Gambhir said he is "ashamed" to have him as the chief minister of Delhi. I feel ashamed to have a CM like @ArvindKejriwal — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 × "I abhor your act of outraging a woman's modesty @ArvindKejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? you are filth Mr CM and someone needs your very own Jhadu (broom) to clean ur dirty mind," Gambhir tweeted. I abhor your act of outraging a woman’s modesty @ArvindKejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? U r filth Mr CM and someone needs ur very own झाड़ू to clean ur dirty mind. — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 × Gambhir claimed that the "petty politics" exhibited by the AAP was the reason why people with good intentions stayed away from mainstream politics. Delhi, where seven Lok Sabha seats are at stake will go to poll on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.

Will send defamation notice to them today: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on derogatory pamphlets distribution row

<p>Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While recently, Gambhir has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/gautam-gambhir-demands-proofs-after-aaps-atishi-accuses-him-of-distributing-pamphlets-against-her-217298">accused of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks</a> against AAP opponent Atishi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply to the accusation, Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Atishi, Kejriwal, and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, demanding an unconditional apology for making "defamatory" comments against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, former cricketer VVS Laxman and spinner Harbhajan Singh have come forward and offered their support to Gambhir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Laxman tweeted, "Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women."</p>

<p>On the other hand, Harbhajan wrote "I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this."</p>

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<p>Speaking to ANI, Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven.</p>

<p>"If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir.</p>

<p>"If they have proof I am ready to take retirement from politics today itself. I will take retirement on May 23 if they come with proof but what if he doesn't turn up with proof? Will he resign as Delhi Chief Minister and retire from politics?" he asked.</p>

<p>Gambhir went on to say that it is because of people like Kejriwal that "good" people don't enter politics.</p>

<p>"You know why good people avoid entering politics? It is because of people like Arvind Kejriwal. They know they have to fight people like Arvind Kejriwal who can stoop to any low just for the sake of winning elections," he said.</p>

<p>Delhi, which has seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, will go to polls on May 12.&nbsp;</p>


Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East.

Within a few weeks after entering the political arena, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the centre of a controversy. The Bhartiya Janta Party candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Delhi East. While recently, Gambhir has been accused of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks against AAP opponent Atishi. In reply to the accusation, Gambhir sent a defamation notice to Atishi, Kejriwal, and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, demanding an unconditional apology for making "defamatory" comments against him. Now, former cricketer VVS Laxman and spinner Harbhajan Singh have come forward and offered their support to Gambhir. Laxman tweeted, "Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women." On the other hand, Harbhajan wrote "I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this." I am shocked to note yesterday’s events involving @GautamGambhir. I know him well and he can never talk ill for any woman. Whether he wins or loses is another matter but the man is above all this — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 10, 2019 × Speaking to ANI, Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven. "If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir. "If they have proof I am ready to take retirement from politics today itself. I will take retirement on May 23 if they come with proof but what if he doesn't turn up with proof? Will he resign as Delhi Chief Minister and retire from politics?" he asked. Gambhir went on to say that it is because of people like Kejriwal that "good" people don't enter politics. "You know why good people avoid entering politics? It is because of people like Arvind Kejriwal. They know they have to fight people like Arvind Kejriwal who can stoop to any low just for the sake of winning elections," he said. Delhi, which has seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, will go to polls on May 12.

'He is above all this': Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman vouch for Gautam Gambhir in pamphlet row

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Thursday denied Aam Aadmi Party's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/aaps-atishi-charges-bjp-with-distributing-obscene-pamphlets-against-her-party-denies-217295">Atishi's allegations of distributing pamphlets containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her</a>&nbsp;and said&nbsp;he will "quit politics" if the allegations are proved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gambhir demanded that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If they can get a proof, I'll resign right now and if they get a proof by 23rd I'll resign on that particular day. But if Arvind Kejriwal does not get the proof, does he accept the challenge that he will leave politics forever on 23rd?" Gambhir stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also noted that he will file a defamation case against AAP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"You can't tarnish someone's image just like that if you don't have the proof. I have never given a negative statement against anyone so far in my election campaigning," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gambhir took to Twitter and in a series of tweets slammed Arvind Kejriwal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I feel ashamed to have a CM like Arvind Kejriwal," Gambhir tweeted out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I abhor your act of outraging a woman’s modesty Arvind Kejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? Ur filth Mr CM and someone needs ur very own '<em>jhaadu</em>' to clean ur dirty mind," read his tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gambhir's outburst came shortly after East Delhi AAP candidate Atishi, earlier today, broke down while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory&nbsp;remarks against me'' that she claimed has been distributed in the constituency by her BJP rival.</p>

<p>The BJP, on its part, charged the AAP with stage managing such incidents.</p>

<p>Atishi alleged the pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were distributed by the BJP at housing complexes.</p>

<p>"I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls," Atishi said.</p>

<p>"I have only one question for Gautam Gambhir. If he is doing this against one woman, what about the lakhs of women in east Delhi who are worried about their safety," Atishi said.<br />
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Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Thursday denied Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi's allegations of distributing pamphlets containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her and said he will "quit politics" if the allegations are proved.

Bharatiya Janata Party's East Delhi candidate and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Thursday denied Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi's allegations of distributing pamphlets containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her and said he will "quit politics" if the allegations are proved. Gambhir demanded that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him. "If they can get a proof, I'll resign right now and if they get a proof by 23rd I'll resign on that particular day. But if Arvind Kejriwal does not get the proof, does he accept the challenge that he will leave politics forever on 23rd?" Gambhir stated. He also noted that he will file a defamation case against AAP. I abhor your act of outraging a woman’s modesty @ArvindKejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? U r filth Mr CM and someone needs ur very own झाड़ू to clean ur dirty mind. — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 × "You can't tarnish someone's image just like that if you don't have the proof. I have never given a negative statement against anyone so far in my election campaigning," he said. Gambhir took to Twitter and in a series of tweets slammed Arvind Kejriwal. My Challenge no.2 @ArvindKejriwal @AtishiAAP I declare that if its proven that I did it, I will withdraw my candidature right now. If not, will u quit politics? — Chowkidar Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 9, 2019 × "I feel ashamed to have a CM like Arvind Kejriwal," Gambhir tweeted out. "I abhor your act of outraging a woman’s modesty Arvind Kejriwal and that too your own colleague. And all this for winning elections? Ur filth Mr CM and someone needs ur very own 'jhaadu' to clean ur dirty mind," read his tweet. Gambhir's outburst came shortly after East Delhi AAP candidate Atishi, earlier today, broke down while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory remarks against me'' that she claimed has been distributed in the constituency by her BJP rival. The BJP, on its part, charged the AAP with stage managing such incidents. Atishi alleged the pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were distributed by the BJP at housing complexes. "I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls," Atishi said. "I have only one question for Gautam Gambhir. If he is doing this against one woman, what about the lakhs of women in east Delhi who are worried about their safety," Atishi said.

Gambhir demands proof after AAP's Atishi accuses him of distributing 'derogatory' pamphlets against her

<p>East Delhi AAP candidate Atishi Thursday broke down while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her that she claimed has been distributed in the constituency by her BJP rival Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP, on its part, charged the AAP with stage managing such incidents.</p>

<p>Atishi alleged the pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were distributed by the BJP at housing complexes.</p>

<p>"I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls," Atishi said.</p>

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<p>"I have only one question for Gautam Gambhir. If he is doing this against one woman, what about the lakhs of women in east Delhi who are worried about their safety," Atishi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Atishi, who was accompanied by Deputy Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during a press conference, broke down as she read out the pamphlet in front of reporters.</p>

<p>The Delhi Chief Minister said he "never imagined Gautam Gambhir to stoop so low".</p>

<p>"How can women expect safety if people with such mentality are voted in? Atishi, stay strong. I can imagine how difficult it must be for u. It is precisely this kind of forces we have to fight against," Kejriwal tweeted.</p>

<p>"The BJP has nothing to do with the alleged pamphlets. AAP has no character and its notoriety about stage managing such things is well known. They can do anything like getting their leaders slapped and distribute scandalous pamphlets to be in the race for Lok Sabha elections that they are badly losing," said&nbsp;BJP media in charge, East Delhi.&nbsp;</p>


East Delhi AAP candidate Atishi Thursday broke down while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her that she claimed has been distributed in the constituency by her BJP rival Gautam Gambhir.

East Delhi AAP candidate Atishi Thursday broke down while reading a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her that she claimed has been distributed in the constituency by her BJP rival Gautam Gambhir. The BJP, on its part, charged the AAP with stage managing such incidents. Atishi alleged the pamphlets containing derogatory remarks on her as well as her family were distributed by the BJP at housing complexes. "I had welcomed Gambhir myself when he joined politics but I never imagined that he would stoop to this level in the Lok Sabha polls," Atishi said. AAP East Delhi LS seat candidate Atishi breaks down during a press conference alleging BJP's Gautam Gambhir of distributing pamphlets with derogatory remarks against her says,"They've shown how low they can stoop.Pamphlet states that 'she is very good example of a mixed breed'." pic.twitter.com/z14MXXh574 — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2019 × "I have only one question for Gautam Gambhir. If he is doing this against one woman, what about the lakhs of women in east Delhi who are worried about their safety," Atishi said. Atishi, who was accompanied by Deputy Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during a press conference, broke down as she read out the pamphlet in front of reporters. The Delhi Chief Minister said he "never imagined Gautam Gambhir to stoop so low". "How can women expect safety if people with such mentality are voted in? Atishi, stay strong. I can imagine how difficult it must be for u. It is precisely this kind of forces we have to fight against," Kejriwal tweeted. "The BJP has nothing to do with the alleged pamphlets. AAP has no character and its notoriety about stage managing such things is well known. They can do anything like getting their leaders slapped and distribute scandalous pamphlets to be in the race for Lok Sabha elections that they are badly losing," said BJP media in charge, East Delhi.

AAP's Atishi charges BJP with distributing obscene pamphlets against her, party denies

<p>Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and Kannada actor Prakash Raj will campaign for AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi on Sunday, a party statement said.</p>

<p>Kafeel Khan, whose name surfaced in the death case of 63 children at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College, will also be campaigning for the party candidate. The AAP claimed Khan was hailed as a "hero" for arranging jumbo oxygen cylinders to save dying kids.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/prakash-raj-to-campaign-for-aap-in-delhi-says-people-should-come-together-to-reclaim-the-republic-215873">Prakash Raj, who had announced his support for all AAP</a> candidates in Delhi, will campaign in the East Delhi constituency on Sunday, it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Personalities like Yashwant Sinha, Javed Jaffrey, Gul Panag, Rajmohan Gandhi, Admiral Ramdas and Omar Abdullah have already given a thumbs-up to Atishi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AAP candidate is locked in a three-way fight with BJP's Gautam Gambhir and Congress candidate Arvinder Singh Lovely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi goes to polls in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 12. The results will be declared on May 23.&nbsp;<br />
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Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and Kannada actor Prakash Raj will campaign for AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi on Sunday, a party statement said. Kafeel Khan, whose name surfaced in the death case of 63 children at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College, will also be campaigning for the party candidate.

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and Kannada actor Prakash Raj will campaign for AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi on Sunday, a party statement said. Kafeel Khan, whose name surfaced in the death case of 63 children at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College, will also be campaigning for the party candidate. The AAP claimed Khan was hailed as a "hero" for arranging jumbo oxygen cylinders to save dying kids. Actor Prakash Raj, who had announced his support for all AAP candidates in Delhi, will campaign in the East Delhi constituency on Sunday, it said. Personalities like Yashwant Sinha, Javed Jaffrey, Gul Panag, Rajmohan Gandhi, Admiral Ramdas and Omar Abdullah have already given a thumbs-up to Atishi. The AAP candidate is locked in a three-way fight with BJP's Gautam Gambhir and Congress candidate Arvinder Singh Lovely. Delhi goes to polls in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 12. The results will be declared on May 23.

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