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

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

Taking to Twitter, cricketer-turned-politician specifically urged youth and first time voters to participate in '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  "chief pretender".

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

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

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09:37 IST, February 8th 2020