‘Forget common man, even MLAs not secure’
6 July 2012 7:30 PM IST
Bharat Singh, MLA (Najafgarh) from 2008
Recently, Bharat Singh, the only independent MLA in Delhi, survived an ‘attempt’ on his life by his ‘political rivals’. The 35-year-old Singh is one of the youngest legislators in the Delhi assembly. He is a farmer by profession and represents one of the most under developed constituencies: Najafgarh. Though he has just passed out of Class XII, he seems to be a master in politics and is presently the Delhi state president of Indian National Lok Dal. In an interview with Siddheshwar Shukla, he shares his views on various issues of his constituency. Excerpts:
How are you feeling now?
It’s the love of my supporters and blessings of elders that I survived such a fatal attack. I came home from hospital last week. I am still unable to walk freely and doctors have advised me complete bed rest.
Who do you think are behind this?
My political opponents fear my growing popularity and want to eliminate me, I demand a CBI inquiry into the matter. But the main culprits are the Delhi police and the government. I had applied for security in 2009, but so far I have not received appropriate security. Ironically, other MLAs have been provided security after the attack on me. I think security is main issue in the city, when police is not able to protect MLAs then what about aam admi?
How did you enter politics?
I contested election for the first time in 2007 and became a councillor from ward no 139 in Najafgarh. In 2008, I became MLA for the first time from Najafgarh.
What are the main issues in your constituency and how are you planning to solve them?
It’s the backyard of Delhi. Pot-holed roads, power cut, water scarcity, absence of quality education and lack of hospitals have been the characteristics of this area. But the situation is changing now. Over 70 per cent roads have been concretised. A new Sarvodaya Vidyalaya with sports facility is under construction, a 100-bed super speciality facility would soon be inaugurated in RTR Hospital. We are also pushing for a college in our area, decision on which is pending for the last 17 years.
What is your vision for the next five years?
Set right basic issues such as roads, power, water health and education. But the bureaucracy is not keeping up with my pace. In the next five years, I want to build super-speciality hospitals, well-equipped colleges, a medical college and an engineering college for my constituency.
What is your mantra for success?
My doors are open for public 24X7. I love to connect with the public of my area and solve their problems. In return I get their blessings, which motivates me.
What are your hobbies?
Listening to music.
Recently, Bharat Singh, the only independent MLA in Delhi, survived an ‘attempt’ on his life by his ‘political rivals’. The 35-year-old Singh is one of the youngest legislators in the Delhi assembly. He is a farmer by profession and represents one of the most under developed constituencies: Najafgarh. Though he has just passed out of Class XII, he seems to be a master in politics and is presently the Delhi state president of Indian National Lok Dal. In an interview with Siddheshwar Shukla, he shares his views on various issues of his constituency. Excerpts:
How are you feeling now?
It’s the love of my supporters and blessings of elders that I survived such a fatal attack. I came home from hospital last week. I am still unable to walk freely and doctors have advised me complete bed rest.
Who do you think are behind this?
My political opponents fear my growing popularity and want to eliminate me, I demand a CBI inquiry into the matter. But the main culprits are the Delhi police and the government. I had applied for security in 2009, but so far I have not received appropriate security. Ironically, other MLAs have been provided security after the attack on me. I think security is main issue in the city, when police is not able to protect MLAs then what about aam admi?
How did you enter politics?
I contested election for the first time in 2007 and became a councillor from ward no 139 in Najafgarh. In 2008, I became MLA for the first time from Najafgarh.
What are the main issues in your constituency and how are you planning to solve them?
It’s the backyard of Delhi. Pot-holed roads, power cut, water scarcity, absence of quality education and lack of hospitals have been the characteristics of this area. But the situation is changing now. Over 70 per cent roads have been concretised. A new Sarvodaya Vidyalaya with sports facility is under construction, a 100-bed super speciality facility would soon be inaugurated in RTR Hospital. We are also pushing for a college in our area, decision on which is pending for the last 17 years.
What is your vision for the next five years?
Set right basic issues such as roads, power, water health and education. But the bureaucracy is not keeping up with my pace. In the next five years, I want to build super-speciality hospitals, well-equipped colleges, a medical college and an engineering college for my constituency.
What is your mantra for success?
My doors are open for public 24X7. I love to connect with the public of my area and solve their problems. In return I get their blessings, which motivates me.
What are your hobbies?
Listening to music.
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