Sheila Dikshit trails to Kejriwal

New Delhi – In Delhi’s most keenly watched contest, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal Sunday edged past Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in New Delhi assembly constituency, officials said.

Kejriwal was ahead of his two main rivals with 2,556 votes to his credit against 1,090 of Dikshit, who has been chief minister of Delhi since 1998.

BJP’s Vijendra Gupta was on the third spot with 868 votes.