Yet for many in Ambala, politics and election promises made by different parties in the run-up to the polls are not a matter of immediate concern. Ms. Selja, currently a Rajya Sabha MP, had defeated Mr. Kataria on two earlier occasions when she had contested from Ambala in 2004 and 2009. In 2014, Mr. Kataria had won the seat by defeating the Congress’ Raj Kumar Balmiki after Ms. Selja decided not to contest the election. Vivek (29), who runs an eating joint opposite the Gandhi Ground, also complained about the absence of the sitting BJP MP from the constituency. “I don’t remember seeing Mr. Kataria in my locality, but yes, our MLA Anil Vij is easily accessible...

Source: The Hindu May 09, 2019 20:26 UTC