Delhi: Congress Workers Stage Protest Over Ticket Distribution

Delhi: Congress Workers Stage Protest Over Ticket Distribution

A group of Congress workers protested against their own party interim president Sonia Gandhi outside her residence over ticket distribution for forthcoming Delhi assembly elections to be held in February.

The protestors, from Patel Nagar and Karawal Nagarassembly constituencies, raised slogans ahead of the party's announcement ofelection candidates.

The group was upset over speculations that leadersArvind Singh and Harman Singh might not get tickets from Karawal Nagar andPatel Nagar constituencies, respectively.

The angry demonstrators also blocked the way for DelhiPradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Subhash Chopra's car.

Adding that the final announcement will be made by theparty today, Chopra said most candidates had been finalized and the party islikely to have a tie-up with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

The voting for the 70-member Delhi assembly will be held on February 8. The counting of votes will take place on February 11.

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