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Sanjay Singh one of AAP''s RS nominees; Kumar Vishwas ''snubbed''

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party announced its three Rajya Sabha candidates from Delhi—including party leader Sanjay Singh—on Wednesday.

Sanjay Singh one of AAP''s RS nominees; Kumar Vishwas ''snubbed''

Sanjay Singh. File photo



New Delhi, January 3

The Aam Aadmi Party announced its three Rajya Sabha candidates from Delhi—including party leader Sanjay Singh—on Wednesday.

Making the announcement, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said: "Sanjay Singh, ND Gupta and Sushil Gupta are the final names for the three Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi."

Sushil Gupta is a businessman and ND Gupta is a chartered accountant.

Meanwhile, AAP leader Kumar Vishwas was miffed at being snubbed.

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Addressing the press after AAP's ammouncement, Vishwas—whose verbal wars with AAP’s leadership has made headlines before—called the party’s decision to ignore him a “punishment”.

“This is my punishment for being honest. Arvindji had smilingly told me once: ‘We will kill you, but won't let you be martyred’. I congratulate him and humbly accept this martyrdom,” Vishwas said.

In a statement addressed to AAP’s convenor Arvind Kejriwal, he said: “I know nothing happens in the party without your approval. It is difficult to remain alive in the party without agreeing with you. I am part of the party and therefore appeal to you—now that you have martyred me, do not touch this dead body.” — Agencies

 

 

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