Congress Fields Alka Lamba Against Chief Minister Atishi In Delhi Elections

Congress leader Alka Lamba faces AAP candidate and Delhi Chief MinisterDelhi Chief MinisterDelhi Chief Minister Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency in the soon-to-be-held Delhi assembly elections.

"The Central Election Committee has approved the candidature of Alka Lamba as Congress candidate to contest the forthcoming general election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi from 51 - Kalkaji constituency," said the Congress in a statement.

Ms Lamba, who is All India Mahila Congress President, has in the past contested unsuccessfully against Arvind Kejriwal. Sources say Ms Lamba was not keen on contesting from Kalkaji.