Meet Harish Khurana, BJP’s Moti Nagar Candidate: Everything You Need to Know
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Harish Khurana as their candidate for the Moti Nagar constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. Harish Khurana is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana, adding a familial connection to his political candidacy. In the election, he will be facing off against AAP’s Shiv Charan Goel, a two-time MLA from the Moti Nagar seat, and Congress’ Rajendra Namdhari.
Delhi is set to go to polls in a single phase on February 5, with the votes being counted on February 8. This election holds significant importance for the residents of Delhi as they will be choosing their representatives for the Legislative Assembly.
### Harish Khurana: A Profile
Harish Khurana has a strong political background, with his father Madan Lal Khurana having served as the Chief Minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1996. Harish Khurana himself has been actively involved in politics, having attended DAV Public School in Sahibabad and graduated from Ramjas College in Delhi University. He was a part of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP.
As a secretary of Delhi BJP, Harish Khurana has held various roles within the state unit, including serving as the former convenor of the public relations cell and as a spokesperson for Delhi BJP. He aims to continue his father’s legacy of public service in the Moti Nagar area, which he believes has been neglected in recent years.
### Political Challenges and Controversies
The Moti Nagar constituency has been a battleground for political parties, with AAP’s Shiv Charan Goel holding the seat since 2015. In the 2020 Assembly elections, Goel won by over 14,000 votes, showcasing the strong support he has in the area. Harish Khurana will have to work hard to sway voters towards the BJP and reclaim the constituency for the party.
In November 2019, Harish Khurana was summoned in a defamation case filed by then Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Along with five other BJP leaders, including Hans Raj Hans and Manoj Tiwari, Khurana was accused of making defamatory statements against Sisodia regarding corruption in Delhi government schools. However, in January 2023, the Delhi High Court halted the proceedings against Khurana in the defamation case, providing some relief amidst the election campaign.
### Conclusion
As the Delhi Assembly election approaches, Harish Khurana is gearing up for a tough battle in the Moti Nagar constituency. With a strong political lineage and a commitment to serving the people, Khurana aims to win over the hearts of the voters and bring about positive changes in the area. The election results on February 8 will reveal the fate of the candidates and the direction in which the constituency will head in the coming years.