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CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante action against Ranjit Singh Gill, who had recently joined the BJP, was a blatant act of political veng
Students are demanding a transparent and fair examination system. The company that received the tender failed to conduct examinations properly at several centres. It had previously been blacklisted after its involvement in the Indore Patwari exam scam. Yet, the same company was entrusted with conducting one of the most significant exams in the country, second only to the UPSC.
CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at
Taking a swipe at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, he alleged that Punjab has turned into a 'gangsters paradise' under the AAP government.
Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a gathering on Udham Singh's martyrdom day, accused previous governments of ruining Punjab, while praising the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government's efforts in combating drug smuggling and revolutionizing education. He highlighted the arrest of drug lords, improvements in government schools, and increased electricity supply for farmers.
SUNAM (PUNJAB), July 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter Udham Singh on his martyrdom day here. Mann along with Kejriwal reached the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial in Sunam to pay homage to the martyr. In a post on X, Mann said the bravery of Udham Singh will continue to inspire future generations. By avenging the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh, he fulfilled his responsibility towards [] The post Punjab CM
In the grand tradition of shooting the messenger, the grand old party has possibly taken innovation a step further: theyve denied their own messenger a microphone. The worker who dared raise concerns about the crumbling of the Gambhira bridge, the same incident that killed 11 was barred from meeting Rahul Gandhi. Perhaps the bridge fell under the weight of internal factionalism? With bridges within the Congress collapsing faster than infrastructure, its clear the real construction issue is part
This is not just an accident, but a failure of the system, and accountability should be fixed, says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple stampede, which resulted in at least six deaths and numerous injuries, as a systemic failure demanding accountability. He expressed grief and called for fixing responsibility for the tragic incident, triggered by a rumour of electric current, while Manish Sisodia conveyed condolences and wished for the recovery of the injured devotees.
AHMEDABAD: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led government in Gujarat of crony capitalism and brutal suppression of farmers' voices. In a fiery show of strength, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a massive Farmer-Cattle Herder Mahapanchayat in Gujarats Modasa, drawing a crowd. Kejriwal, blasted the state government as Adanis government, alleging it was handing over every major contract to the billionaire while ignoring the plight of cattle herders and poor
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has nominated Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa for the upcoming Tarn Taran assembly bypoll. This follows the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. Randhawa joined SAD with several leaders. Badal has appointed Gulzar Singh Ranike as the in-charge for the bypoll campaign. He accused Arvind Kejriwal of planning a land deal.
Kapil Raj, 47, resigned from the government service, where he had about 15 more years to serve, given that the age of superannuation is 60.
NEW DELHI: Kapil Raj, a former ED officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years. An order issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday said the President of India was pleased to accept his resignation from the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) with effect from July 17. The 45-year-old officer belonged to the 2009 batch of the IRS. He was involved in the arrest
INDIA bloc organizational leaders will meet in Delhi. The meeting aims to coordinate the opposition's approach on common issues. These issues include the Election Commission's methods. Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal may not attend. Uddhav Thackeray might join online. Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders are expected to participate. The meeting follows recent Lok Sabha election results.
Delhi minister and BJP leader Ashish Sood has alleged that former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia purchased multiple high-end mobile phones during their tenure, flouting government spending limits.
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the BJP. He says the government failed after bomb threats to Delhi schools and colleges. Schools in Dwarka and St. Stephen's College received threats. This follows similar threats to three schools on Monday. Authorities conducted search operations. AAP leader Aatishi also criticized the BJP. She questioned the safety of students.
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat government for the lathi charge and use of tear gas on livestock farmers protesting outside the Sabar Dairy facility in Sabarkantha district. The farmers protested on Monday, demanding a fair share in the dairys profits and a hike in milk Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha
A Delhi court has granted permission to Bibhav Kumar, former aide to Arvind Kejriwal, to travel to Sri Lanka for a family vacation from August 13-22. Kumar, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, sought the trip for personal commitments. The court found no flight risk, noting his family duty and prior passport renewal approval.
PATNA: Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson Sanjay Singh on Friday announced that the party will contest all 243 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar elections, scheduled for OctoberNovember this year. He categorically ruled out the possibility of any alliance, including with the newly formed Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), founded by political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor. Speaking to the media, Singh stated that former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national conve
The BJP has strongly criticized Arvind Kejriwal's recent assertion that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance, citing his claims of delivering despite administrative obstacles. BJP leaders like Virendra Sachdeva and Tarun Chugh have ridiculed Kejriwal's statement, pointing to allegations of corruption and inefficiency in Delhi's governance.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, while defending his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister, said he deserved a Nobel Prize for governance. Delhi BJP responded sharply with a jibe, calling the comment delusional.
Lately, Kejriwal has been focusing on Punjab after he was defeated in Delhi assembly polls 2025 by the closest rival BJP. In Punjab, the AAP has been in power since 2022.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a fresh political debate by declaring that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance and administration, despite what he called the persistent obstacles.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Enforcement Directorates response on a plea by AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal challenging a sessions court order upholding the summons issued to him in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam in the capital. Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to the Enforcement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou
CHANDIGARH, July 7: In a path-breaking initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Partys National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today dedicated an ultra-modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 15 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) and costing Rs 145.26 crore, to the people of the state. Interacting with the media after the inauguration, Chief Minister Mann said that the latest technology has been used in the construction of the plant, and similar projects will soon
Manjinder Singh Sirsa targeted Arvind Kejriwal's residence, calling it a Sheesh Mahal. He suggested turning it into a five-star hotel. Sirsa also addressed the Maya Mahal criticism of Rekha Gupta's house renovation. He stated the cost is around Rs 50 lakh. He mentioned Gupta resides in a normal house. He accused AAP of recalling Mughal-era names.
GUWAHATI: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday alleged corruption in the construction of a lavish building in Assam's Diphu allegedly owned by a close friend of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and said it is much bigger sheesh mahal than that in Delhi which was occupied by a former CM. Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, also claimed that nobody in Assam is following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'na khaaonga, na khane doonga' (will neither indulge in corrup
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed the Aam Aadmi Party's chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar as a co-president of its Women's Wing. Read on to know more on this.
CHANDIGARH: With 19 months to go for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday carried out yet another cabinet reshuffle, his seventh in a little over three years. In this reshuffle, newly elected Ludhiana (West) MLA Sanjeev Arora was inducted into the cabinet, while NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal resigned. Arora, a 61-year-old Ludhiana-based industrialist and social worker, who served as a Rajya Sabha MP for three years, was sworn in
AHMEDABAD, July 3: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Addressing a press conference here, the former Delhi chief minister said his party will fight the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections and e
Ahmedabad: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc
AHMEDABAD: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Addressing a press conference here, the former Delhi chief minister said his party will fight the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections and emerge vi
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann bolstered his cabinet by inducting Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, as a minister. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. Arora's inclusion brings the cabinet's strength to 17, fulfilling AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's promise made during the bypoll campaign following Gurpreet Bassi Gogi's death.
Arvind Kejriwal announced Aam Aadmi Party will participate in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party will contest solo. There will be no alliance with the INDIA bloc or Congress. Kejriwal made the announcement during a visit to Gujarat. He alleged Congress contested Visavadar bypolls to undermine AAP. He also accused BJP of using Congress to divide votes.
CHANDIGARH: A Mohali court on Tuesday extended by four days the vigilance custody of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Majithia was earlier arrested in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Meanwhile, Badal and several party workers were taken into preventive custody by Punjab Police to stop them from marching to the district court complex to express solidarity with Majithia. Majithia was produced before the court amid t
Amid intense speculation over the appointment of the new Gujarat top cop, the state government has extended the tenure of current Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay by six months. For the past few days, discussions were underway about potential successors, while preparations had even begun in Gandhinagar for Sahays farewell ceremony. This had fuelled certainty about his departure. However, the narrative took a turn on June 30, when the government officially announced his extension. Wit
Arvind Kejriwal is in Gujarat for three days. This follows Aam Aadmi Party's win in the Visavadar bypoll. He will attend meetings and boost the 'Gujarat Jodo' campaign. The party aims to strengthen its base in the state. Kejriwal praised the party's performance in Gujarat and Punjab bypolls. He anticipates a strong showing in future elections.
CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided to avail a loan of Rs 8,500 crore during the second quarter of the present fiscal - July to September. With this, the total borrowings raised by the government during this fiscal year will touch Rs 14,741. 92 crore. The opposition accused the government of pushing the state into financial ruin and warned that Punjab is on the brink of bankruptcy. Sources said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved th
After a long absence from the public stage, after being routed in the Delhi assembly election in February, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal launched the Ghar Rozgar Bachao Andolan (Save homes, jobs movement) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday with a protest against the ongoing demolition drives in slum clusters in the city.
Sanjeev Arora, Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West by-election winner, is expected to join the Punjab Cabinet. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reshuffle the cabinet this week, filling vacant positions and assigning new portfolios. Arora, a Rajya Sabha member, is recognized for his understanding of industry needs. Arvind Kejriwal had promised Arora a cabinet position if elected.
The AAP national convener alleged that the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government had uined the city in the past five months.
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is back with a bang by winning 2 of the 5 bypolls, just after four and half a month of the setback it had received in Delhi Vidhan Sabha election held on February 5, 2025. BJP had thrown AAP out of power in Delhi after a decade of AAPs rule in the NCT Delhi, and many political analysts announced the beginning of the end of AAP and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal. [] The post AAP is Back With a Bang appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government had violated the law by registering a disproportionate assets case against senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia without conducting either a preliminary or regular probe. It further accused the state government of indulging in political vendetta to silence Majithia and distract the public from the failure of its Yudh Nashean De Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign. Senior SAD le
AHMEDABAD: Days after AAPs Gopal Italia clinched victory in the Gujarat bypolls, the party was rocked by internal discord as Botad MLA Umesh Makwana was expelled for five years on Thursday. The action came hours after Makwana resigned from all party posts in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, saying he would remain a dedicated worker of the party. Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi announced the expulsion, reflecting rising tensions in the state unit. In his parting remarks, Makwana hit out at the leader
Leave anti-incumbency, there is pro-incumbency there. We had won 92 seats in the 2022 Assembly polls, and it looks like we will cross 100 seats in 2027, says Arvind Kejriwal
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat was unable to end its 18-year jinx in Visavadar as it lost the bypolls to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party despite a strong campaign.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a semi-final to 2027 and a clear sign that voters would reject both the BJP and the Congress.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a 'semi-final to 2027' and a clear sign that voters would reject both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.
CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained the Ludhiana (West) assembly seat. In the by-polls, results for which were declared on Monday, party candidate Sanjeev Arora won by a margin of 10,637 votes. He polled 35, 179 votes as against the 24, 542 votes polled by his nearest Congress rival Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The BJP candidate Jivan Gupta came third with 20,323 votes. The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Parupkar Singh Ghuman came a poor fourth. With this victory, Arora is all set to become a cabi
Aam Aadmi Party's ability to retain one seat in the Gujarat by-election and Ludhiana has not only underscored its growing grassroots grip but also holds out hope for party chief Arvind Kejriwal's entry into Rajya Sabha.
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he would not go to the Rajya Sabha, after the party's sitting Upper House member Sanjeev Arora won the Ludhiana West bypolls in Punjab.
AHMEDABAD: In a high-stakes political showdown, the Gujarat by-elections delivered a split verdict with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tightening its grip in Visavadar and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consolidating its dominance in Kadi. The results, declared after intense multi-round counting, reflected voter sentiment across two politically charged constituencies and carried larger implications for both regional and national equations. In Visavadar, AAPs Gopal Italia scripted a decisive victory
Arvind Kejriwal asserted that Gujarat is weary of the BJP, highlighting AAP's Visavadar win and BJP's Kadi victory in Gujarat bypolls. He also celebrated AAP's anticipated win in Punjab's Ludhiana West, noting increased support compared to 2022.
Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi chief minister, has stated that he will not be taking Sanjeev Arora's Rajya Sabha seat, which will become vacant after Arora's victory in the Ludhiana West bypolls. Kejriwal clarified that the party's political affairs committee will decide on the nomination for the Upper House. Opposition parties speculated that Kejriwal himself would fill the position.
Celebrations erupted at the AAP headquarters in Delhi with party workers distributing laddoos to celebrate the twin victories.
New Delhi, Jun 23: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said people are fed up with the BJP in Gujarat and stressed that people had rejected both Congress and BJP in the bypolls. AAP leader Gopal Italia won the Visavadar seat, while BJPs Rajendra Chavda bagged the Kadi seat on Monday, as counting for bypolls to the two constituencies in Gujarat concluded, officials said. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora appears to be heading for a victory from the Ludhiana West [] The post People Rejected
Former spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh got tongues wagging as he recently attended a state-level function in Jalandhars Burlton Park, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone for a sports hub. Mann proudly pointed out to Kejriwal on the occasion that Jalandhar, which is often dubbed as the sports capital of India, is Harbhajans hometown. He showered praise on the former cricketer and described him as sada veer. It is great t
CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the
CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government, claiming that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been reduced to a mere figurehead while AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal acts as the super CM, controlling key decisions and appointments in the state. Bajwa accused the government of filling top positions in the Punjab Development Commission (PDC) with individuals from outside Punja
The BJP is reportedly gearing up to reboot its communications team. At a recent internal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly offered a masterclass in political communication to party spokespersons. His key message? Stay grounded, stay accurate, and, for heavens sake, steer clear of controversy. The goal, it seems, is to swap rhetorical fireworks for data-driven dialogue preferably without losing the plot (or the eyeballs). As a result, the partys media edifice awaits re-engineering
CHANDIGARH: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as a mask (mukhota) and asserted that his administration is effectively controlled by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders who have been dismissed by the electorate in Delhi. She was campaigning for BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta in the Ludhiana (West) assembly by-elections, for which polling will take place on June 19. During her address, Gupta took a dig at AAP national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister
The Ludhiana West Assembly seat by-election is crucial. Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress are competing. AAP's Sanjeev Arora is contesting. Arvind Kejriwal promised him a ministerial position. BJP's Jiwan Gupta relies on Ravneet Bittu's support. Congress nominated Bharat Bhushan Ashu. All parties are campaigning intensely. The election outcome is awaited.
CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab Affairs-in-charge of BJP Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, has been involved in Punjab politics for the last three years. In fact, he re-scheduled his visit to London from June 5 to June 12 due to the Ludhiana (West) by-elections. The constituency goes to polling on June 19, and the result will be announced on June 23. Rupani was specifically brought by th
MOHALI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government today launched the Punjab Udyog Kranti initiative, claiming to be the first in the country to introduce such a comprehensive industrial revolution. The initiative is aimed at simplifying, reducing, and expediting the statutory processes required to set up industry in the state. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal unveiled 12 new initiatives designed to revolutionise industrial growth in the state, there
AHMEDABAD: The BJPs sweeping victory in the 2022 Gujarat assembly elections, bagging 156 seats, was a testament to its dominance yet Visavadar in Saurashtra has stubbornly resisted the saffron surge for 18 long years. In the upcoming bypoll on June 19, the party is pulling out all the stops to break this nearly two-decade-long jinx and finally wrest control of this elusive seat. Despite the BJPs statewide sweep, Visavadar remained a glaring exception, with the Aam Aadmi Partys Bhupat Bhayani sh
Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi was detained during protests in Delhi. The protests were against the anti-demolition drive. Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government. He accused them of ruining Delhi. The Delhi Development Authority issued a notice. It directed residents of Bhoomiheen Camp to vacate. AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of running bulldozers on people's homes.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the BJP's governance in Delhi following the tragic death and alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl. Arvind Kejriwal demands accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing the deteriorating law and order situation. AAP leaders question the effectiveness of the BJP's four-engine government in ensuring the safety of Delhi's daughters.
CHANDIGARH: A political row has erupted in Punjab after a series of appointments made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led government drew critisim from the opposition. The appointment of Shaleen Mitra, an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to former Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain, as the OSD to Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh. This comes just days after two other Delhi-based party leaders, Reena Gupta and Deepak Chauhan, were appointed as chairpersons of the Punjab Pollution Control Board
A Delhi court has stated it has o objection to renewing former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's passport for 10 years, even as he faces scrutiny in the Delhi excise policy cases. The court order acknowledges Kejriwal's need to seek permission before traveling abroad, a condition already in place due to his bail.
Amid growing strains in coalition ties, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and former Delhi minister Atishi held a roadshow in Visavadar, Junagadh district, Gujarat, to campaign for AAP candidate Gopal Italia.
Arvind Kejriwal urged voters in Visavadar, Gujarat, to support AAP in the upcoming assembly bypoll. He wants to defeat BJP for allegedly poaching legislators. The Visavadar seat became vacant after the AAP MLA resigned and joined BJP. Kejriwal, Atishi, and Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Gopal Italia. Italia has filed his nomination.
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved an application seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018.
Arvind Kejriwal, implicated in the Delhi excise policy case, has applied to court for a no objection certificate (NOC) to renew his passport, which expired in 2018. The court has requested responses from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by June 4.
CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Governments ambitious plan to acquire over 24,000 acres of land in Ludhiana for urban development meets strong opposition from Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns assurances of voluntary participation and fair compensation. The most ambitious land acquisition initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government to acquire 24,311 acres across more than 30 villages in Ludhiana for the development of urban estat
CHANDIGARH: With the announcement of by-elections to the Ludhiana (West) assembly constituency in Punjab, to be held on June 19, the battle lines are drawn. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hopes to retain the seat, but given the recent electoral history of this segment, the bypoll is not likely to be a cakewalk for the party, especially after its rout in the Delhi assembly elections. According to the schedule released by the Election Commission of India, the official notification will be issued
CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA representing Jalandhar (Central) constituency, Raman Arora (54), was arrested on Friday by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on charges of corruption. The legislator allegedly used former assistant town planner (ATP) of the municipal corporation Sukhdev Vashisht to issue bogus notices to seal buildings and extort money from the public. Vashisht was arrested last week. Arora is the third ruling party MLA to be arrested in a corruption case since AAP came to pow
CHANDIGARH: Three people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana, just days after the hooch tragedy in Amritsar in which 27 people lost their lives. Confirming the deaths, Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma said, Prima facie, four men were together last night, of which three who had consumed liquor have died. Autopsy reports are awaited to know the cause of death. A case has been registered against unidentified persons at Basti Jodhewal Police St
CHANDIGARH: A fresh confrontation appears to be brewing between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government and the BJP-led Union Government after the Centre slashed Punjabs open market borrowing limit by Rs 16,676 crore. The move is expected to have widespread ramifications for the debt-ridden state, which depends heavily on annual loans. The states outstanding debt is projected to touch Rs 14.17 lakh crore by the end of fiscal 2025-26. The Opposition Congress seized the opportunity to crit
After 10 years of arriving on the national political scene, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday launched its students' wing -- Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP).
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially entered Delhi's campus politics by launching its student wing, the Association of Students for Alternative Politics. Arvind Kejriwal criticized mainstream parties like Congress and BJP for the current problems and highlighted AAP's achievements in Delhi, such as 24-hour electricity.
New Delhi, May 20: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said Hindu-Muslim politics practised by mainstream parties for the last 75 years is the root cause of all problems in the country. Speaking at the launch of the partys student wing the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) here, the former Delhi chief minister accused the current BJP dispensation of destroying the citys education system. Our country is grappling with a lot of problems. People do [] The post C
The entire state is united against drug abuse. The Nasha Mukti Yatra is starting from SBS Nagar today, the former Delhi chief minister said.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that his government has abided by court directives and will continue to do so, responding to controversy surrounding his cabinet Minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Speaking to reporters on Thursday during the BJP's Tiranga Yatra at Roshanpura Square, Yadav addressed the growing calls for Shahs resignation, primarily from the Congress party. He dismissed the demands, asserting that Congress lacks the moral authority to make
CHANDIGARH: The Yudh Nashian Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign by the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has come under fire from opposition parties after 21 people died in a hooch tragedy Tuesday (May 13). Calling the campaign mere political theatre, the opposition has demanded a judicial inquiry monitored by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. While holding CM Mann directly responsible for the tragic incident, Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa said, Chief Mini
Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi sing praises of the Indian Army as it avenges the Pahalgam Terror Attack under Operation Sindoor
Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi lauded the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. Kejriwal affirmed the nation's solidarity with the armed forces against terrorism, emphasizing the courage of the soldiers. Atishi echoed the sentiment, congratulating the army for its strong response.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested near Arvind Kejriwal's residence. They alleged that Kejriwal stopped Delhi's water supply from Punjab. This action is revenge for Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) defeat in recent assembly polls. Virendra Sachdeva led the protest. He accused Kejriwal of depriving Delhi people of water. Other BJP leaders also participated. They demanded Delhi's rightful share of water.
CHANDIGARH: Amid a stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water-sharing, the AAP-led Punjab Government today passed a resolution in the one-day special assembly session vowing not to spare even a single drop of water from its share for the neighboring state of Haryana. The resolution also demanded the reconstitution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and annulment of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. It further stated that Punjab will no longer accept any decisions made by the BBMB regarding
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, May 5 will hear petitions by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia against the trial courts decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates charge sheet filed in the alleged excise policy scam. The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
The High Court issued notice to the ED on Mr. Kejriwal's petition on November 21, 2024, and refused to stay the trial court proceedings at that stage. Notice was issued on Sisodia's petition to the agency on December 2, 2024
The Delhi High Court will address petitions from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia on Monday. These petitions challenge the trial court's acceptance of the Enforcement Directorate's charge sheet. The charge sheet relates to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal and Sisodia argue that prosecution sanctions were missing. They claim sanctions were necessary given their positions as public servants.
New Delhi, May 4: The Delhi High Court on Monday will hear petitions by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia against the trial courts decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates charge sheet filed in alleged excise policy scam. The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja. According to the former Delhi chief minister, the special court took cognisance of the charge sheet filed in a money laundering case linked to the scam [] The po
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Mobile Registration Campaign' to enroll senior citizens in the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, deploying 70 vehicles across Delhi's constituencies for 70 days. Gupta criticized former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for halting central government welfare schemes and highlighted the riple-engine government's efforts to improve Delhi's infrastructure after heavy rainfall exposed waterlogging issues.
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has called an all-party meeting on Friday and convened a special assembly session on Monday to discuss the issue of Haryana being allocated additional water from the Bhakra Dam by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). An emergency meeting of all ministers and MLAs was held this evening, headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, to discuss the emerging situation following the BBMBs order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryan
Former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal and wife Sunita Kejriwal's daughter Harshita Kejriwal wedding was a lavish affair where both the ladies looked their best. The makeup artist for Sunita Kejriwal, Muskan Sehgal, is Delhi-based who accentuated her look with elegance and glamour.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, in its order on Monday, refused to cancel the bail granted to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs scam, after it was apprised that he resigned from his ministership on Sunday and the resignation was accepted by TN governor. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih, disposed of the applications filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a witness seeking to cancel the bail granted to Balaji. The ED also clai