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We Have Managed To Change The Political Discourse In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal wants to turn Delhi into a model city of the world but says it must get full statehood, free from the Centre's tacit control

We Have Managed To Change The Political Discourse In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Photographs by Tribhuvan Tiwari
We Have Managed To Change The Political Discourse In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
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2020-01-22T17:03:48+05:30

Sitting in his modest living room—tastefully furnished in hues of gentle blues—Arvind Kejriwal looks calm as he gets ready to face the voters of Delhi again. Dressed in his trademark V-neck navy blue pullover, he retains the distinct ‘aam aadmi’ aura even after five eventful years as chief minister. In an exclusive interview to Bhavna Vij-Aurora and Preetha Nair, the Delhi CM says he is happy that he managed to change the ­political discourse in the ­national capital. Excerpts:

Your term as the CM is coming to an end. Do you think you have managed to deliver on your promises?

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