Sajjan Kumar is more than my father to me: Ramesh Kumar

Says Ramesh Kumar, Sajjan's brother, who is contesting from South Delhi after Sajjan lost the party ticket in the aftermath of shoe-gate on P Chidambaram

For years Ramesh Kumar has seen elder brother and veteran Delhi Congress leader Sajjan Kumar waging many an electoral battle. It is his turn now.

Walking under the shadow of his brother, Kumar has a very close view of the Delhi politics. He would have been managing the polls for the big brother yet again but then the shoe did the trick.

In the aftermath of the shoe hurling incident by journalist Jarnail Singh the Congress backtracked on the candidature of Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar both accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

One time MLA from Shahbad Daulatpur constituency in northwest Delhi, Ramesh is confident of a thumping win.
In an exclusive chat with MiD DAY's Surender Sharma Ramesh talked about his poll plans and 'bhaiya' Sajjan Kumar.



Why the people of South Delhi should elect you?
I know each and every worker and resident of the area. I along with my brother Sajjan Kumar have been serving the people of the area for the past 32 years. Though some localities are new to the constituency after delimitation it will not affect our bond with the people.

What are the issues you are taking up with your voters?
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Sajjan Kumar is the one who is doing most of the talking in your campaign. Tell us about your relationship with your brother?
For me he is more than my father. He himself and his son, Jagparvesh, are leaving no stone unturned to ensure my win. They both are working more than me. Our entire family is doing their bit to ensure my victory.

How the anti-Sikh riot case against your brother affected family ties?
I don't want to comment on this. We are a happy family. We do not have anything to do with it (anti-Sikh riots).

How do you de-stress during after the hectic campaigning?
Not much has changed in my daily schedule. I wake up at 5 am and work till 11 pm everyday. It is my routine. I do yoga and morning walk everyday. I walk about 12-15 km everyday in the morning.

What is your kind of music?
I am not very particular about music or movies. Whatever is available I am happy with that.

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