"The whole country is shocked over the death of Sarabjit after he was attacked in a Pakistan jail. It is sad to see the way Sarabjit sacrificed his life for the nation," she told reporters.
Bharti, however, said Pakistani prisoners in India should not become a target after the Sarabjit incident. "Government should ensure safety and security of Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails. Even after the death of Sarabjit, steps must be taken towards their safety," Bharti said.
On the Lok Sabha elections, Bharti said she would contest the upcoming polls from one of the four constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, including Amroha and Unnao. "Since I live in New Delhi, I want to contest from a constituency which is close to the national capital," she added.
The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said she had discussed the issue with the BJP chief.
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