From correspondents in Delhi, India, 05:01 PM IST

His son and Shah Rukh Khan are co-brothers. But Deepak Bhardwaj, the wealthiest candidate in the Lok Sabha polls so far, says he can fight on his own right and doesn't need the superstar to campaign for him.

While virtually every political party is banking on star campaigners and film stars to woo voters, Bhardwaj - the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate from West Delhi - seems an exception.

'I enjoy a very good reputation among voters in my constituency and I don't need Khan to campaign for me. After all, Khan is quite busy with his engagements in IPL matches,' said Bhardwaj, who has declared assets worth Rs.603 crore, making him the richest candidate so far.

Bhardwaj's son Nitesh is married to the sister of Shah Rukh's wife Gauri.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)