"Not Nervous, Modi Name Guarantees Win": Paralympian's Rajasthan Election Debut
NDTV
Churu, the Rajasthan city often in the headlines for its scorching temperatures, has been a BJP and Kaswan family stronghold for the last 15 years. But not any longer, said Mr Jhajharia, who enters politics from his birthplace that goes to the polls on April 19.
Quoting Franklin D Roosevelt to underscore his struggles, star para athlete and BJP's new entrant Devendra Jhajharia says the political path is tough but the challenges of life much more so and Narendra Modi's name will ensure his win from the Churu Lok Sabha seat.
Confident that his political debut will be as successful as his two-decade career in sports, India's most decorated para athlete said he is not nervous about his "turncoat rival" Rahul Kaswan, a two-term MP who crossed over to the Congress after BJP denied him a ticket.
Churu, the Rajasthan city often in the headlines for its scorching temperatures, has been a BJP and Kaswan family stronghold for the last 15 years. But not any longer, said Mr Jhajharia, who enters politics from his birthplace that goes to the polls on April 19.
