Uma will contest ONLY from Jhansi

March 28, 2014 16:23

"As far as Uma Bharti is concerned, she will contest from Jhansi," BJP spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi said.

Trivedi said candidates for Rae Bareli as well as Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi is contesting, are yet to be finalised.

There was speculation that the party was considering fielding Bharti, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, from Rae Bareli against Gandhi.

The speculation gathered momentum after Yoga guru Ramdev suggested it two days back.

The clearing of the air by the party came after Bharti herself asserted that she would not leave Jhansi where she has already been campaigning.

"I am thankful to Baba Ramdev for the proposal. But I cannot leave my Jhansi," Bharti said. She conveyed the decision to party chief Rajnath Singh.

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