Admitting that there was factionalism in the Congress in Delhi and Kerala, she said the Congress was a large party and the “only one” which had stuck to its basic principles. On the possibility that Congress could give more seats to women in the coming parliamentary elections, Dikshit said seats were normally given keeping in mind the “winnability factor” of the candidates.

Expressing her personal view, she said all major parties must give women representation on two-thirds of the seats in various posts. “Then they can get trained. Women should be given more roles.”

With Kochi awaiting clearance for the Metro rail project, she said metros were required in all cities of India. “The sooner it (Kochi project) is implemented, the better. The Metro is doing a lot to Delhi. It is clean, non-polluting and a solution to the ever increasing demand for public transport,” she added.