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April 17, 2013

Chandni Chowk

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A repeat for Prahlad Singh Sawhney, who has more or less retained his support base, may still be the best bet for Congress.
 
The BJP will have to look for a strong candidate as Praveen Khandelwal, its nominee in the last elections, is not actively involved in local politics.
 
chandni Chowk, which once treasured the heritage called Shahjahanabad, is in the shambles today, with builders and encroachers ruling the roost. The constituency extends from Golcha Cinema to MajnuKaTilla in the north. The old havelis, built by nobles and rich businessmen, are either in a dilapidated condition or are giving way to haphazard multi-storied pigeon holes. Major heritage buildings in the constituency include Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Old Delhi Railway Station. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the police and other authorities are simply looking away or collecting bribes as the builder mafia is raising eyesores to mint money...Read More

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