Delhi: History

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Government Last Elections in Delhi

As a special region that is both a independent state and the national capital, the National Capital Territory (NCT/NCR) of Delhi has its own State Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of Ministers and Chief Minister. Last direct elections for the State Assembly were won by the Congress Party led in Delhi by Sheila Dixit the Chief Minister of the state, who won although the big competitor BJP won in many surrounding states. Next elections are scheduled for 2008. The Union Government of India...

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Historic Facts in Delhi

Located in northern India on the banks of Yamuna River, National capital of India - New Delhi is a big cosmopolitan city besides being the biggest gateway to South Asia and Indian Sub continent. The city is often called the “Hindustan ka Dil” - or the Heart of India; it's a melting pot of the cultural diversity of the nation. No wonder, the city takes you by surprise with its sheer size, and the warmth of its life loving people – and the sights and sounds will give a glimpse of what India has...

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