Khurana refuses to react on suspension from BJP

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Former Delhi Chief Minister and veteran leader Madal Lal Khurana today refused to react on his suspension from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for declaring his intention to attend Uma Bharti's 'Janadesh Rally' on March 21 in the Capital.

Talking to UNI, Mr Khurana said, ''I saw the news from the television channels.'' Asked about his reaction, he said, ''I will give my statement tomorrow.'' Earlier addressing a crowded press conference in the afternoon, Mr Khurana had dared the BJP leadership to expel him from the party for joining Uma Bharti's Rally on Tuesday.

Mr Khurana had said, ''I am prepared for expulsion, but can not see the Capital city being ruined due to the demolition drive by the municipal authorities.'' ''Delhi is my temple and I can dedicate my life for the people of the city. The party is secondary for me,'' he declared, adding that he would join Ms Bharti's rally at Ramlila Maidan to raise his voice to stop the demolition of the buildings on the direction of the Delhi High Court.

Mr Khurana, said he was feeling suffocated for the past one-and- half years in the party as some leaders were not pro-poor and were working against the interests of the common people in the capital.

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