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Kejriwal writes to LG, wants early polls in Delhi

New Delhi: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday asked Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung to recommend to the Centre holding of early election in the city which is now under president's rule.In a letter to Jung, the

India TV News Desk Updated on: April 01, 2014 7:58 IST
Kejriwal asked Jung to reconsider that "holding fresh elections would foreclose the option of an alternative government in Delhi".

"I would, therefore, request you to reconsider your earlier advice and send a fresh recommendation to the government in the light of this situation which will facilitate an early election in Delhi and respect the democratic rights of the people," said the letter signed by Kejriwal.

The AAP has also approached the judiciary against the presidential proclamation of keeping the assembly in suspended animation despite the Kejriwal government recommending dissolution.

A petition by the AAP said neither the BJP nor the Congress was inclined or in a position to form the government, and thus no purpose would be served by keeping the assembly in suspended animation.
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