Ram temple matter of faith for BJP; focus on development issues: Uma

On the issue of efforts to polarise Hindu votes towards BJP and Muslims towards Congress, “This conspiracy was initiated by the Congress and not BJP. It is being done by the UPA's dirty-trick department.”

When asked about her health condition, Bharti said, “I informed the party in advance about my health problem and also told them that I won't be able to contest...but I'll have to obey the party orders.

It is my religion.” For the last two days Bharti remained under the supervision of her doctors and soon after she fell ill, there was rumour that she does not want to contest poll from Jhansi.