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Arvind Kejriwal's mouthpiece sister Sippy Sharma has decided to contest the election

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Sippy Sharma, a member of the 646 Unemployed Teachers Union, came into the limelight when she was struggling by climbing a water tank in Mohali for her demands before the elections in Punjab.(Photo: Facebook/Arvind Kejriwal)

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's sister Sippy Sharma has also decided to contest from Sangrur in Punjab. She will contest as an independent candidate.

Sippy Sharma, a member of the 646 Unemployed Teachers Union, came into the limelight when she was struggling by climbing a water tank in Mohali for her demands before the elections in Punjab. had assured and told her that you are my sister, come down.

Sippy Sharma says that he has not been heard till now. Due to this, they had to choose the path of struggle.

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