<p>Stung by the massive electoral drubbing, Kiran Bedi today said it was not her defeat as she gave her best and felt it was a loss for BJP which should introspect about the debacle.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I haven't lost. I gave it all my best, I would lose if I wouldn't have given my best. BJP as a party has lost," said Bedi, who also suffered a shock defeat from the party's bastion Krishna Nagar.<br /><br />The 65-year-old activist-turned-politician said the BJP should reflect on why it had managed to win only 3 out of 70 seats.<br /><br />"Let the BJP introspect. It is a very interesting national cadre-based party. I hope BJP will do its reflection and I am sure you will understand and get to know why the BJP lost," she said.<br /><br />Calling herself an integral part of BJP, Bedi also hoped that she would get to know why the party was defeated in such a way.<br /><br />She said she would continue to work for the people of Krishna Nagar, from where she lost, as the area lacks various amenities and does not have a clean environment.<br />Veteran BJP leader and Union minister Harsh Vardhan had been winning the seat before he vacated it after emerging victorious in the Lok Sabha election.<br /><br />"I got all the respect and confidence of the top leaders including Narendra Modi and Amit Shah as well as ordinary party workers. But I ask for their forgiveness as I failed to carry that confidence and responsibility," Bedi said.<br /><br />"This is the first time I felt like this in my entire career as a police officer. I have never had to face such a situation," she added.<br /><br />Bedi also congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on AAP's spectacular victory and expressed hope that it will fulfil the promises made to Delhiites.<br /><br />"I hope Arvind and his party will now transform Delhi into a world class city and fulfil their promises by providing all the facilities to the poor as soon as possible," she said. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Harsh Vardhan said Bedi deserves gratitude for putting up a "brave fight".<br />"Kiranji deserves gratitude for putting up a brave fight in Krishna Nagar. Despite defeat she conquered souls. We shall continue to serve there.<br /><br />"Saddened by the verdict, but my association with my old constituency will continue. Warmest to Mrs Bedi for putting up stiff fight," he tweeted.<br /><br />Earlier, Bedi praised Kejriwal for his role during the Jan Lokpal movement.<br />"When we had given a call to people for Lokpal, he (Kejriwal) was the one who came without asking for anything," she said.<br /><br />Bedi also had a word of caution for the AAP convenor against the 'dharna' approach.<br />"No confrontational approach will work now. There is a need for strong collaboration. Dharnas will not work anymore," she said.<br /><br />Asked about her plans for working in Krishna Nagar, Bedi said, "I am a defeated candidate, I will not interfere in their work."<br /></p>
<p>Stung by the massive electoral drubbing, Kiran Bedi today said it was not her defeat as she gave her best and felt it was a loss for BJP which should introspect about the debacle.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I haven't lost. I gave it all my best, I would lose if I wouldn't have given my best. BJP as a party has lost," said Bedi, who also suffered a shock defeat from the party's bastion Krishna Nagar.<br /><br />The 65-year-old activist-turned-politician said the BJP should reflect on why it had managed to win only 3 out of 70 seats.<br /><br />"Let the BJP introspect. It is a very interesting national cadre-based party. I hope BJP will do its reflection and I am sure you will understand and get to know why the BJP lost," she said.<br /><br />Calling herself an integral part of BJP, Bedi also hoped that she would get to know why the party was defeated in such a way.<br /><br />She said she would continue to work for the people of Krishna Nagar, from where she lost, as the area lacks various amenities and does not have a clean environment.<br />Veteran BJP leader and Union minister Harsh Vardhan had been winning the seat before he vacated it after emerging victorious in the Lok Sabha election.<br /><br />"I got all the respect and confidence of the top leaders including Narendra Modi and Amit Shah as well as ordinary party workers. But I ask for their forgiveness as I failed to carry that confidence and responsibility," Bedi said.<br /><br />"This is the first time I felt like this in my entire career as a police officer. I have never had to face such a situation," she added.<br /><br />Bedi also congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on AAP's spectacular victory and expressed hope that it will fulfil the promises made to Delhiites.<br /><br />"I hope Arvind and his party will now transform Delhi into a world class city and fulfil their promises by providing all the facilities to the poor as soon as possible," she said. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Harsh Vardhan said Bedi deserves gratitude for putting up a "brave fight".<br />"Kiranji deserves gratitude for putting up a brave fight in Krishna Nagar. Despite defeat she conquered souls. We shall continue to serve there.<br /><br />"Saddened by the verdict, but my association with my old constituency will continue. Warmest to Mrs Bedi for putting up stiff fight," he tweeted.<br /><br />Earlier, Bedi praised Kejriwal for his role during the Jan Lokpal movement.<br />"When we had given a call to people for Lokpal, he (Kejriwal) was the one who came without asking for anything," she said.<br /><br />Bedi also had a word of caution for the AAP convenor against the 'dharna' approach.<br />"No confrontational approach will work now. There is a need for strong collaboration. Dharnas will not work anymore," she said.<br /><br />Asked about her plans for working in Krishna Nagar, Bedi said, "I am a defeated candidate, I will not interfere in their work."<br /></p>