Delhi BJP getting 'ready' for MCD victory amid widening gap
2 years ago

Delhi BJP getting 'ready' for MCD victory amid widening gap

India TV News  

Delhi MCD Elections 2022 Results: The Delhi BJP Pant Marg office on Wednesday put on a lively look even as the party kept trailing behind the AAP in terms of seats in MCD polls. The Aam Aadmi Party had by 12 PM won 82 MCD wards, the BJP 62, and the Congress four, according to the State Election Commission update, as the counting of votes continued at 42 centres across Delhi. Praveen Shankar Kapoor, Delhi BJP spokesperson, said, "We have to wait till the final election results come which will be in our favour. The results of this election, largely touted as a three-cornered contest among a spirited AAP, a confident BJP and a hopeful Congress, may have ramifications beyond the national capital.

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AAP wins Patiala in Punjab civic polls, emerges largest party in Ludhiana, Jalandhar
19 hours, 12 minutes ago

AAP wins Patiala in Punjab civic polls, emerges largest party in Ludhiana, Jalandhar

India Today  

Punjab's ruling party AAP won the municipal elections in Patiala but fell short of a majority in the Ludhiana and Jalandhar municipal corporations even though it emerged as the largest party in the two civic bodies. In Jalandhar, the AAP emerged as the largest party and won 38 wards out of total 85 wards while the Congress, the BJP, the …

Punjab civic polls: AAP wins in Patiala, leads in Jalandhar, Ludhiana; Congress ahead in Amritsar, Phagwara
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Punjab civic polls: AAP wins in Patiala, leads in Jalandhar, Ludhiana; Congress ahead in Amritsar, Phagwara

The Hindu  

Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party won the municipal elections in Patiala and was leading in Ludhiana and Jalandhar, while the Congress was ahead in Phagwara and Amritsar. Punjab AAP President Aman Arora claimed that his party has created history in the local body elections, securing over 50 per cent of the 977 wards that went to the polls. He also …

Punjab: Voting for municipal polls underway
2 days, 15 hours ago

Punjab: Voting for municipal polls underway

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polling, the officials said.The five …

EC to announce Delhi polls dates by second week of January; voting expected to be by mid-February
2 days, 19 hours ago

EC to announce Delhi polls dates by second week of January; voting expected to be by mid-February

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission is expected to announce the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections by the second week of January, with January 10 being the likely date. The current Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, is set to retire on February 18, and the Election Commission is keen on conducting the polls before his tenure ends, the sources added. …

How political showdown over Ambedkar's legacy could impact Delhi Assembly polls
3 days, 19 hours ago

How political showdown over Ambedkar's legacy could impact Delhi Assembly polls

India Today  

With the Delhi Assembly elections slated for early February next year, the alleged disrespect of Dr BR Ambedkar by Home Minister Amit Shah during the Constitution debate in Parliament has set a new narrative in the Capital’s politics. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has struggled to wrest power in Delhi for 26 years — initially from the Congress and more …

Opinion: 3 strategies BJP may use to break into AAP citadel in Delhi elections
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Opinion: 3 strategies BJP may use to break into AAP citadel in Delhi elections

India Today  

After historic mandates in Haryana and Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set its eye on Delhi, which is scheduled for elections in February 2025. Around 30 per cent of voters back the AAP in the Vidhan Sabha polls but back national parties — the BJP and the Congress — in the Lok Sabha polls. The AAP got 24 per …

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: BJP announces 17-member State Election Committee for upcoming polls
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: BJP announces 17-member State Election Committee for upcoming polls

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party has today announced the State Election Committee for the upcoming polls. State election in-charge Baijayant Panda, and co-in-charges Atul Garg and Alka Gurjar are special invitees to the panel, which also includes Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha chief Richa Mishra as an ex-officio member, as per the list issued by the party. Earlier, …

Election Commission holds meeting with representatives of Delhi's political parties ahead of assembly polls
5 days, 19 hours ago

Election Commission holds meeting with representatives of Delhi's political parties ahead of assembly polls

India TV News  

Ahead of key assembly elections in Delhi, the Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties at Palika Kendra in central Delhi on Wednesday. The Delhi Assembly elections are due in February next year. Sources earlier said the Election Commission also reviewed the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due early next year. …

Delhi Elections 2025: What’s delaying BJP’s candidate list—Parliament session or organisational revamp?
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Delhi Elections 2025: What’s delaying BJP’s candidate list—Parliament session or organisational revamp?

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is usually the first among all political parties to release list of candidates for elections. The BJP Strategy The party's Delhi unit has just completed internal discussions on candidate selection and ticket distribution after the AAP and the Congress released the names for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections 2025. These two key panels screen potential names …

AAP's 70-Candidate List for Delhi Elections 2025: Heavyweights Set to Contest Key Seats
1 week ago

AAP's 70-Candidate List for Delhi Elections 2025: Heavyweights Set to Contest Key Seats

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its fourth list of 38 candidates for the upcoming elections, with several high-profile names included. In this list, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, while Atishi will represent the party from the Kalkaji seat. The party has also prioritized diversity in its selection, with 10 women and four …

2025 Assembly Election: Ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal vs sons of two former CMs in New Delhi seat? A high-stakes showdown
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2025 Assembly Election: Ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal vs sons of two former CMs in New Delhi seat? A high-stakes showdown

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to field Parvesh Sahib Singh, son of former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma from New Delhi seat. Parvesh's possible candidature will pave way for a high-octane contest in the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly Election 2025 — a former CM vs sons of two former CMs. Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor …

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases final candidates’ list, Arvind Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi, Atishi from Kalkaji
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1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases final candidates’ list, Arvind Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi, Atishi from Kalkaji

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its fourth and final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi constituency while Chief Minister Atishi has been repeated from Kalkaji. Here is our fourth and final list for upcoming Delhi Elections ‼️ Congratulations to all the candidates 🎉 फिर …

Delhi Elections: AAP Names 38 Candidates In Final List, Check Kejriwal And Atishi's Seats
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi Elections: AAP Names 38 Candidates In Final List, Check Kejriwal And Atishi's Seats

ABP News  

Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi elections nominating 38 candidates inlcuding bigwigs Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Amanatullah Khan. Here is our fourth and final list for upcoming Delhi Elections ‼️ Congratulations to all the candidates 🎉 फिर लायेंगे केजरीवाल 🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/YVgypI9mR9 — AAP December 15, …

AAP releases 4th list of 38 candidates for Delhi Elections; Arvind Kejriwal fielded against Sandeep Dikshit
1 week, 1 day ago

AAP releases 4th list of 38 candidates for Delhi Elections; Arvind Kejriwal fielded against Sandeep Dikshit

Live Mint  

Delhi Elections 2025: Aam Aadmi Party released the fourth list of 38 candidates for Delhi Elections 2025, on Sunday, 15 December. AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been fielded from New Delhi seat against former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's son, Sandeep Dikshit. Kejriwal hailed the list and informed that AAP has announced candidates for …

Kejriwal to contest assembly polls from New Delhi seat, calls it 'battle between CM sons and common man'
1 week, 3 days ago

Kejriwal to contest assembly polls from New Delhi seat, calls it 'battle between CM sons and common man'

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Amid speculation about a potential constituency change, Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal confirmed on Friday that he will contest from his New Delhi seat in the upcoming assembly elections. Kejriwal also announced that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi would retain her Kalkaji seat and not shift to another constituency, dismissing similar rumours. …

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly election. Congress CEC meeting proceedings underway ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday. Notably, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, which is also part of the Oppositon's INDIA bloc, has ruled out the possibility of an alliance …

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Delhi assembly elections; Abdul Rehman gets ticket — check full list
1 week, 4 days ago

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Delhi assembly elections; Abdul Rehman gets ticket — check full list

Live Mint  

Delhi Assembly Elections: The Congress on Thursday released the first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. The party has fielded Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav from Badli, ex-minister Haroon Yusuf from Ballimaran, and Chaudhary Anil Kumar from Patparganj. Delhi elections Delhi elections Earlier this week, the Aam Aadmi Party …

Delhi Elections 2025: Arvind Kejriwal's big move before Delhi elections, will BJP be completely defeated?
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi Elections 2025: Arvind Kejriwal's big move before Delhi elections, will BJP be completely defeated?

ABP News  

Arvind Kejriwal Lunch Two Scheme: Before the announcement of the dates for the Delhi Assembly elections to be held next year, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party has made several big announcements. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the Delhi government cabinet has approved the Mahila Samman Yojana, under which eligible women of the national capital will be given …

Assembly polls: Congress may release first list of nearly 25 candidates
1 week, 5 days ago

Assembly polls: Congress may release first list of nearly 25 candidates

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress is gearing up to release its first list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Sources indicate that the party’s Central Election Committee may finalise the names of nearly two dozen candidates in a meeting. Speculations suggest that prominent leaders like Sandeep Dixit from Babarpur, Alka Lamba from New Delhi, Devendra Yadav from Badli, Mudit Aggarwal …

AAP to contest Delhi elections solo: Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress
1 week, 5 days ago

AAP to contest Delhi elections solo: Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress

New Indian Express  

Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said, “The AAP national convenor has clarified that there is no alliance happening with the Congress in Delhi. In the last three elections, the party has decisively defeated the BJP.” Meanwhile, MP Raghav Chadha said, “I want to categorically state that the AAP will fight the upcoming Delhi election based on …

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP's election office for polls inaugurated
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP's election office for polls inaugurated

The Hindu  

The BJP’s election office for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls was inaugurated on Saturday at the Pant Marg headquarters of the party’s state unit in the presence of senior leaders. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva performed a 'havan' along with his wife with the party's state election in-charge Baijayant Panda, election coordination committee chairman and Union minister Harsh Malhotra, MPs, …

Delhi assembly polls: AAP faces tough battle as BJP, Congress gear up for three-cornered fight
3 weeks ago

Delhi assembly polls: AAP faces tough battle as BJP, Congress gear up for three-cornered fight

New Indian Express  

The BJP was in power in Delhi between 1993 and 1998 and has given three Chief Ministers — Sahib Singh Verma, Madan Lal Khurana and Sushma Swaraj — during that period. And, with Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal and other activists bursting onto the national scene with their anti-corruption movement in 2011, successfully channelling people’s angst against the then Congress-led central …

Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone
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Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Congress' city unit chief Devender Yadav on Friday said that the grand old party will contest on all 70 seats and there would be no alliance, ANI reported. Yadav, who led the party's Delhi Nyay Yatra's fourth phase on Friday, said that the residents are "very unhappy" with Aam Aadmi Party and …

Congress to go solo in Delhi Assembly elections, announces no alliance with AAP
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Congress to go solo in Delhi Assembly elections, announces no alliance with AAP

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: The Congress party on Friday announced its decision to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections alone, ruling out any alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav stated that the party will contest all 70 seats in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on its own. Earlier this month, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal compared …

Eye on Delhi polls: AAP focuses on micro meetings, explains freebies logic
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Eye on Delhi polls: AAP focuses on micro meetings, explains freebies logic

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Aam Aadmi Party is focusing on micro meetings ahead of next year's Assembly elections in Delhi to communicate its core poll plank of freebies such as electricity, water, pilgrimage for elderly and bus rides for women to the voters, party leaders said on Thursday. Eye on Delhi polls: AAP focuses on micro meetings, explains freebies logic In …

CM Atishi’s big claim against Central govt: Officials in Delhi directed to delete names of AAP voters from voter list
3 weeks, 6 days ago

CM Atishi’s big claim against Central govt: Officials in Delhi directed to delete names of AAP voters from voter list

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday accused the central govt of directing officials in Delhi to delete the names of Aam Aadmi Party voters from the voter list ahead of the Assembly election. Atishi, a senior Aam Aadmi Party leader, alleged that as the BJP fears defeat in the upcoming polls, the central government is attempting to manipulate the electoral …

Delhi elections: Big claim by Atishi, says 'Centre is manipulating electoral rolls, to remove 20,000 voters'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi elections: Big claim by Atishi, says 'Centre is manipulating electoral rolls, to remove 20,000 voters'

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that LG Vinai Saxena is attempting to manipulate the electoral process by getting AAP supporters removed from the electoral rolls. She claimed that poll officers are being pressurised to remove around 20,000 voters from the voter list, adding the BJP fears defeat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Kejriwal alleges BJP demolished several …

Election results: Politicians react as Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra, JMM in Jharkhand
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1 month ago

Election results: Politicians react as Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra, JMM in Jharkhand

Live Mint  

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections took place on Saturday — with the Mahayuti alliance and the JMM winning the polls. Here's what political parties say about the crucial elections On Maharashtra elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday, "The results will be out tomorrow. Exuding confidence, Jharkhand BJP leader Babulal Marandi said, …

Delhi assembly polls: Arvind Kejriwal launches ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ campaign
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1 month ago

Delhi assembly polls: Arvind Kejriwal launches ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ campaign

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a fortnight long election campaign titled ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ beginning November 25 ahead of the Delhi assembly election likely to be held in February 2025. During the campaign, AAP leaders and workers have planned to hold 65,000 small public meetings across the national Capital’s 70 assembly constituencies apprising the public of …

Delhi Assembly Election: AAP to launch poll campaign, Arvind Kejriwal to address 'freebies' controversy
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1 month ago

Delhi Assembly Election: AAP to launch poll campaign, Arvind Kejriwal to address 'freebies' controversy

India TV News  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday will officially launch its campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, set to take place in February 2025. The launch event will be marked by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who will lead a discussion on the issue of "revadis" which has been a central theme of the party's electoral strategy. Among the prominent names …

Delhi Election 2025: AAP releases first list of 11 candidates, 6 are defectors from BJP, Congress
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1 month ago

Delhi Election 2025: AAP releases first list of 11 candidates, 6 are defectors from BJP, Congress

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party announced its first list of 11 candidates on Thursday for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections. Six leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, who had recently switched to the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, featured in the list, news agency PTI reported. Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that his party is poised to secure an overwhelming …

Delhi Elections: AAP Releases First List Of 11 Candidates, Fields 6 Turncoats
1 month ago

Delhi Elections: AAP Releases First List Of 11 Candidates, Fields 6 Turncoats

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi scheduled to take place in February next year. The development came after AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal chaired a meeting of party's political affairs committee at his residence in the national capital. The first list candidates includes 11 names of which six are …

AAP's PAC meeting underway at Kejriwal's residence, candidate list for Delhi elections likely soon
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1 month ago

AAP's PAC meeting underway at Kejriwal's residence, candidate list for Delhi elections likely soon

India TV News  

The meeting of the Political Affairs Committee of the Aam Aadmi Party has begun at the residence of Delhi's former Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal. Following the PAC meeting, the AAP is expected to release its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He compared the upcoming Delhi elections to a 'dharmayudh', similar to the Mahabharata, emphasizing that …

Delhi Assembly Election: The Shape-Shifting Arvind Kejriwal
1 month ago

Delhi Assembly Election: The Shape-Shifting Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 20, 2024 16:44 IST - 6 MINS READ Aam Aadmi Party’s national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been holding interactive sessions with party workers in the national capital, telling them about some dos and don’ts they have to observe when they reach out to the public ahead of the Assembly election scheduled for …

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal reveals criteria for AAP ticket allocation, to consider THESE factors
1 month ago

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal reveals criteria for AAP ticket allocation, to consider THESE factors

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Elections: Former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said tickets for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will be given to candidates based on their work, win probability, and public opinion. Kejriwal on freebies Citing free services and facilities provided to the people of Delhi by the AAP government, Kejriwal said the BJP calls it …

Winter session of Delhi assembly to be held from Nov 29 to Dec 3
1 month ago

Winter session of Delhi assembly to be held from Nov 29 to Dec 3

India TV News  

The winter session of the Delhi Assembly is set to be held from November 29 to December 3, 2024. Significantly, the winter session of the legislative assembly comes mere months ahead of assembly elections in Delhi. The political parties too have intensified their preparations for the 2025 assembly elections, with the Delhi BJP announcing the formation of its state election …

Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi Assembly election is a ‘dharamyudh’ for AAP
1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi Assembly election is a ‘dharamyudh’ for AAP

Live Mint  

Comparing the Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in February next year, to a ‘dharamyudh’, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged the party’s booth and district-level workers to take on the challenge of reaching every voter. While addressing district-level office bearers of the AAP in Chandni Chowk in New Delhi, Kejriwal said that the divine …

MCD polls: AAP candidate Mahesh Kumar Khichi elected Delhi’s new mayor
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1 month, 1 week ago

MCD polls: AAP candidate Mahesh Kumar Khichi elected Delhi’s new mayor

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Mahesh Kumar Khichi was elected the new mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Thursday, November 14. The AAP's win in the MCD polls came as a major boost to the ruling party in the national capital ahead of the Assembly elections due early in 2025. "I thank the MPs, MLAs, councillors, everyone for making …

Delhi Mayor Election Highlights: AAP candidate Mahesh Khichi elected mayor
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Mayor Election Highlights: AAP candidate Mahesh Khichi elected mayor

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Mayor Election Highlights: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to elect its new mayor on Thursday, following the appointment of a presiding officer by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday. Competing for the mayoral role are AAP’s Mahesh Kumar Khichi, 45, a councillor from the Dev Nagar ward in Karol Bagh, and BJP’s Kishan Lal, 47, from Shakurpur …

Delhi MCD Mayor Election: AAP vs BJP amid concerns of ‘unfair’ play
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi MCD Mayor Election: AAP vs BJP amid concerns of ‘unfair’ play

Live Mint  

Municipal Corporation of Delhi is all set to elect its mayor today, November 14. The AAP has raised objections over Sharma's reappointment as presiding officer stating that Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena should have considered the incumbent mayor or the senior-most councillor for the role to ensure fairness. "We hope the-, respects the Constitution, follows the law, and avoids unethical actions …

AAP’s Mahesh Khichi wins Delhi Mayor election by just three votes
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP’s Mahesh Khichi wins Delhi Mayor election by just three votes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : After a close contest, Aam Aadmi Party councillor Mahesh Khichi was elected as the new Mayor of Delhi on Thursday edging past the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kishan Lal by just three votes. At the same time, Ravindra Bhardwaj of the Aam Aadmi Party was elected unopposed to the post of Deputy Mayor. In addition to the elected …

AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins Delhi Mayor elections
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins Delhi Mayor elections

India Today  

In a closely contested election, AAP leader Mahesh Khinchi has been elected as the new mayor of Delhi. The mayor election marks a significant victory for AAP, which has managed to hold onto the mayoral position amid a longstanding power struggle with the BJP in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The voting process, held at the MCD House, witnessed participation …

AAP to take public feedback on all 70 Delhi Assembly seats for ticket distribution: Gopal Rai
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP to take public feedback on all 70 Delhi Assembly seats for ticket distribution: Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Aam Aadmi Party will conduct surveys by taking public feedback from all the 70 Assembly constituencies before announcing tickets for the upcoming polls in Delhi, state convener Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. AAP to take public feedback on all 70 Delhi Assembly seats for ticket distribution: Gopal Rai He said A national convener Arvind Kejriwal in a …

Delhi's next Dalit mayor to serve for just 5 months amid political tug-of-war
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi's next Dalit mayor to serve for just 5 months amid political tug-of-war

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi’s upcoming mayoral term will see a Dalit candidate in office, but only for five months as political infighting has shortened the tenure. Delhi's next Dalit mayor to serve for just 5 months amid political tug-of-war The long-delayed mayoral elections, set for November 14, follow a seven-month standoff between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, …

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addresses supporters: ’People will use all their might, but...’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal addresses supporters: ’People will use all their might, but...’

Live Mint  

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on November 8 addressesd supporters and party workers in a video message. Many attempts were made to break and buy us but we did not break.” The AAP supremo further claimed that forces against the party will do anything to defeat them in Assembly polls, but they can't let such forces win. Earlier on November …

Delhi MCD polls: Election for Mayor and Deputy Mayor to be held on November 14
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi MCD polls: Election for Mayor and Deputy Mayor to be held on November 14

Live Mint  

The election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will be held on Thursday, November 14. The notice from the Municipal Secretary's office mentioned that the meeting is being held “by the order of the mayor.” MCD Mayor post reserved for Dalit candidate The mayoral polls have been pending since April. The AAP said the …

BJP Eyes Early Candidate List For Delhi Polls To Boost ‘Comeback’, Faces Internal Pushback
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP Eyes Early Candidate List For Delhi Polls To Boost ‘Comeback’, Faces Internal Pushback

ABP News  

New Delhi, Oct 15 The BJP is considering "early declaration" of its candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls to get a headstart over its rivals AAP and Congress, a party leader said on Tuesday. The suggestion to announce early the list of party candidates for the assembly polls due in February was also discussed in the recent 'Chintan Baithak' …

Delhi: AAP vs BJP battle gets another front
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: AAP vs BJP battle gets another front

Hindustan Times  

While the 18th and final member of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi standing committee was elected unanimously by Bharatiya Janata Party councillors in a disputed vote on Friday, which the AAP boycotted, the issue may become yet another chapter in the long-drawn AAP-vs-BJP battle. Secondly, the AAP still has a majority in the house and the party may decide to …

MCD key panel polls postponed amid late-night drama
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MCD key panel polls postponed amid late-night drama

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The election to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Standing Committee was marred by day-long chaos and confusion. The election was scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday to fill the final vacancy in the 18-member Standing Committee, the top decision-making body of the MCD. However, in a last-minute move, L-G VK Saxena overturned the postponement and directed Commissioner Ashwani …

AAP loses three councillors to BJP on eve of MCD standing committee polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP loses three councillors to BJP on eve of MCD standing committee polls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a major setback for the AAP, three of its councillors joined the BJP on Wednesday, just a day before the crucial election for a seat on the MCD’s Standing Committee. The three councillors, Preeti from Dilshad Colony Garden, Sarita Phogat from Green Park and Praveen Kumar from Madanpur Khadar were inducted into the party in the presence …

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