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Will campaign for BJP if PM Modi provides free electricity in NDA-ruled states before assembly polls: Arvind Kejriwal

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Will campaign for BJP if PM Modi provides free electricity in NDA-ruled states before assembly polls: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free electricity in the NDA-ruled states before the Delhi Assembly elections, promising to campaign for the saffron party if he fulfills this demand. Addressing a public gathering at ‘Janta Ki Adalat’, Kejriwal accused the BJP’s “double engine” governments of failing across the … Read more

BJP behind Ram Rahim, Kejriwal being out of jail to campaign in Haryana: Robert Vadra

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BJP behind Ram Rahim, Kejriwal being out of jail to campaign in Haryana: Robert Vadra

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband Robert Vadra on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was behind Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal being out of jail to campaign in the Haryana polls with an aim of denting the Congress’ chances. Vadra also hit out at Prime … Read more

Defamation case: SC issues notice on Atishi, Kejriwal’s plea, stays trial court proceedings

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Defamation case: SC issues notice on Atishi, Kejriwal’s plea, stays trial court proceedings

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Delhi government and BJP leader Rajiv Babbar on a plea of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal challenging the high court order refusing to quash a defamation case against them. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti issued a … Read more

Atishi: I heavily object to comparing a “corrupt man” to Lord Ram: Congress’ Devender Yadav slams Atishi

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Atishi: I heavily object to comparing a “corrupt man” to Lord Ram: Congress’ Devender Yadav slams Atishi

Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Atishi over comparing a “corrupt leader” like Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal to Lord Ram and said Delhi is now ‘Ram Bharose’. Lamenting the governance in Delhi, Yadav said that Delhi is grappling with water shortages, waterlogging, and a rise in … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal to join AAP’s Haryana poll campaign with roadshow in Jagadhri

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Arvind Kejriwal to join AAP’s Haryana poll campaign with roadshow in Jagadhri

New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal will join the party’s campaign in poll-bound Haryana with a roadshow in the Jagadhri constituency on September 20, AAP national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak said on Thursday. He will also participate in 13 events across 11 districts, covering the Dabwali, Rania, Bhiwani, Meham, Kalayat, Assandh and Ballabhgarh constituencies, … Read more

Kejriwal to vacate official bungalow in coming weeks: AAP functionary

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Kejriwal to vacate official bungalow in coming weeks: AAP functionary

Outgoing chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who submitted his resignation letter to Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday, will vacate his official bungalow in north Delhi’s Civil Lines within a couple of weeks, a party functionary said. He said after leaving his official residence, Kejriwal and his family will stay in Delhi. A search for … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation: An attempt to distance from admin role, evade blame if AAP loses polls

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Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation: An attempt to distance from admin role, evade blame if AAP loses polls

New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement indicates an acknowledgement of people’s exasperation with a crumbling city administration and a growing realisation within the party that it would have to reinvent itself to hold onto its turf. The bail conditions imposed by the Supreme Court would have made it extremely difficult for Kejriwal to … Read more

Third Eye: Aligning political stars of Delhi & Jharkhand; rains spoil the roadshow

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Third Eye: Aligning political stars of Delhi & Jharkhand; rains spoil the roadshow

Jharkhand and Delhi seem to be matching politically in quite a few aspects and are likely to share a similar poll calendar as 2025 ushers in. The fate of their chief ministers is also similar with both having landed in jail. One key difference however remains – Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigned before his arrest … Read more

‘I’ll Go To The Court Of Public’: Manish Sisodia Sets ‘Honesty Test’ Condition For Holding Ministerial Posts

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‘I’ll Go To The Court Of Public’: Manish Sisodia Sets ‘Honesty Test’ Condition For Holding Ministerial Posts

Last Updated: September 15, 2024, 14:11 IST AAP leader Manish Sisodia | Image/PTI (File) AAP leader Manish Sisodia cleared his stance stating that he would not occupy the Deputy CM’s chair until the ‘public approves his honesty.’ After Arvind Kejriwal announced that he would resign from the post of the Chief Minister of Delhi within … Read more

SC reserves verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s pleas

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SC reserves verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s pleas

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas filed by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail and challenging his arrest by CBI for his alleged involvement in the Delhi excise policy case. Senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Kejriwal, said his arrest was nothing but an “insurance arrest”, implying that CBI arrested him … Read more