SaralnamaConfident in victory, Rajiv Pratap Rudy says Constitution Club poll non-issue, he is 'hardcore BJP' in Delhi. The BJP MP won the Secretary (Administration) post with 391 votes against Sanjeev Balyan's 291. Rudy dismisses speculation about party infighting, stating the BJP leadership had no role in the election. He claims fellow MP Nishikant Dubey acted alone in opposing him. Rudy, a 63-year-old trained pilot, emphasizes his grassroots connection despite his elite image. He proudly mentions defeating RJD leaders Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi in past elections. Rudy asserts he remains a dedicated BJP member despite being out of the Cabinet since 2017. (Updated 10 Sep 2025, 15:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Confident in victory, Rajiv Pratap Rudy says Constitution Club poll non-issue, he is 'hardcore BJP' in Delhi
- The BJP MP won the Secretary (Administration) post with 391 votes against Sanjeev Balyan's 291
- Rudy dismisses speculation about party infighting, stating the BJP leadership had no role in the election