New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as ''The Great Khali''.

Khali, according to an official release, during his meeting with the chief minister not only expressed his appreciation for the initiatives taken up in the national capital under the AAP government but also showed his willingness to support the endeavours of the government in future.

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He was accompanied by Delhi MLA Jarnail Singh.

"Today, I met The Great Khali, a wrestler who has made India famous all over the world. He liked the work done on electricity, water and school and hospital in Delhi," Kejriwal said on his Twitter handle.

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According to the government release, Khali, while talking to the chief minister, drew comparisons of the Delhi development model with the rest of the country and stated "how proud he felt to see such work take place in the national capital".

"He was smitten by the development that has taken place in Delhi and said that he is willing to support the Kejriwal government in whatever way possible for the betterment of the society," it added.

The meeting took place ahead of the Punjab assembly polls set to take place next year.

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