Congress Fields Sheila Dikshit as Its CM Candidate for UP Polls

Congress Fields Sheila Dikshit as Its CM Candidate for UP Polls
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit. (Photo: Reuters)

After all the hype being created in the media, Congress finally declared Sheila Dikshit as its chief minister candidate in Uttar Pradesh. Election strategist Prashant Kishor had earlier suggested that the three time chief minister of Delhi should have a key role in Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

Sheila Dikshit thanked her party for the opportunity and vowed to ensure that Congress performs better under her leadership in Uttar Pradesh. She further added that she would urge Priyanka Gandhi to campaign by her side as people like the latter's style of politics.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country. It also has the biggest assembly in India with 403 constituencies. Will Congress' bet on Sheila Dikshit pay off?

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