Dehradun: denied ticket by the Congress, the former Minister of Forests harak Singh Rawat, who have been fighting each assembly polls in 1991, was established to put on a new role this time – to ensure victory for the party candidates in their area of ​​influence.
Talking to TOI, he said, “I have opposed many elections and as a politician, there is nothing left to achieve.
I will be campaigning in the constituency are different and tell people about the show failure of the government of BJP.” He added, “People -people have seen my work and was very aware of my dedication to the development of this country.
I will go to various constituencies and campaign for the party.
Before, I just had to campaign for myself.
this time, my role has increased.
“In the four elections assembly which has been held since the formation of Uttarakhand in 2000, harak Rawat unbeaten irrespective of the party he represents.
Kotdwar MLA, who joined the Congress after being expelled by BJP earlier this month, has been a minister on four occasions and from 2007 to 2012, he was also the leader of opposition in the state assembly.
Veteran politician has won the Lansdowne in 2002 and 2007, from Rudraprayag in 2012 and from Kotdwar in 2017.
In addition to the seat from which he had won the election in the past, harak also has a large enough base of support in the selection of Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag district Chamoli, Tehri, Pauri and Dehradun.
This time, though he has not fought, the daughter-in-law Anukriti Gusain has been lowered by the Congress of Lansdowne.
According to sources, is in line with the provisions agreed by the Thakur leader who paved the way for re-entry into the party.
Sources said that Congress intends to use widely Rawat to campaign in the Garhwal region, where the wily politician, known for his temperament is slow, holding a significant effect, and can play a role in ensuring victory for the party candidates.
In particular, the Congress won only six constituencies in the Garhwal region in 2017.