LUCKNOW: An IIT alumnus, holding a law degree and a PhD, former joint director of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rajeshwar Singh is one of the most qualified candidates in fray from all the nine assembly seats of Lucknow. Canvassing in his Sarojininagar, he is already a celebrity and every BJP worker wants to click a selfie with him. In an exclusive chat with Pathikrit Chakraborty, he shared his views, beliefs, and intent. Excerpts:
You could have become ED director, but you joined politics? Any specific reason or incident that prompted this choice?