Both activists contested for New Delhi 's top position . Both were comrades - in - arms some four years ago during massive anti - graft movement . ` His support base among the middle-class and the elite may have eroded for quitting office abruptly last time , but he appears to have the backing of economically-weaker communities because of his promises , '' says Suresh . Election also increased India 's President Narendra Modi 's popularity .
Both activists contested for New Delhi 's top position . Both were comrades - in - arms some four years ago during massive anti - graft movement . Election also increased India 's President Narendra Modi 's popularity .