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Delhi polls: Minister Haroon Yusuf facing tough contest in Ballimaran

New Delhi:  Ballimaran, a predominantly Muslim settlement has been a Congress bastion since 1993 with Power Minister Haroon Yusuf winning four back-to-back elections but it may throw up a surprise this time due to “unkept”

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 23, 2013 14:23 IST
Talking about the hanging power cables, another resident Rafiq Ali said Yusuf had on so many occasions assured that the wires will put underground but nothing has been done so far.

Besides the development issue, the coming battle could be tough for Yusuf as both Aam Aadmi Party and BSP have fielded Muslim candidates.

“Muslims vote for Congress mainly because they don't want to vote for BJP. With Farhana Anjum from AAP and Imran Hussain from BSP in the fray this time, the Muslim vote may get divided,” said Hashim Beg, a resident of the area.  

He also points out that Congress lost three of the four municipal wards in the MCD elections last year. Interestingly two municipal wards were won by BJP while RLD came out victorious in another ward.

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