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Published 09:37 IST, February 8th 2020

Delhi Elections: Gambhir urges all to participate in the 'biggest festival of democracy'

As the National Capital gears up to vote in the assembly elections, BJP leader Gautam Gambhir on Saturday appealed Delhiites to exercise their right to vote

Reported by: Prachi Mankani
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As the national capital gears to vote in the assembly elections, BJP leader and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday appealed Delhiites to exercise their right to franchise. The term of the current 70-seat Assembly, where AAP holds an absolute majority, will expire on February 22. The results of the elections will be declared on February 11.

Taking to Twitter, the cricketer-turned-politician specifically urged the youth and the first time voters to participate in the 'biggest festival of democracy'.  

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Gautam Gambhir Accuses Kejriwal Of Lying

Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday joined his party leaders in calling out Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal a 'liar'. Gautam attacked Kejriwal, terming him as the "chief pretender".

"This is an amazing Chief Minister!! Lied to Anna Hazare... Then lied to his friends... Lied to all governments... And then lied to thousands of people of 'Delhi'!! Chief Minister or Chief Pretender??" Gambhir wrote on Twitter in Hindi.

In another tweet, the cricketer-turned-politician said, "AAP's message is Entertain or Frighten, But seize power. I (Gautam Gambhir) appeal to the youth of Delhi, that on 8 February, the election of Delhi is not just a battle to save the future. We will fight these battles together and make Delhi 'Delhi' once again. Jai Hind."

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Updated 09:37 IST, February 8th 2020

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