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Kiran Bedi an excellent choice: Jaitley
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS) Senior BJP leader and finance minister Arun Jaitley has said that that Kiran Bedi is an excellent choice as chief ministerial candidate for Delhi.
Even as images of Bedi were seen missing in posters for the poll campaign, Jaitley told NDTV: "Kiran Bedi is an excellent choice. She is an iconic police officer with an impeccable track record."
He said: "She is a bit unconventional, but Delhi needs a leader like her."
The elections will be held on February 7.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign for Delhi polls on Saturday.
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