Arvind Kejriwal focused on liquor, overwhelmed by money power: Anna Hazare as BJP leads in Delhi election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal focused on liquor, overwhelmed by money power: Anna Hazare as BJP leads in Delhi election

Live Mint  

Delhi Election Results: Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday reacted to the Delhi Assembly election results as the BJP is poised to form a government in the national capital and said that Arvind Kejriwal focused on liquor. I told this but he did not pay heed, and finally, he focused on liquor,” Anna Hazare told reporters. Following the agitation, his followers like Arvind Kejriwal in 2012 formed the Aam Aadmi Party, which came to power in the national capital in 2013. — Arvind Kejriwal is leading by 343 votes from the New Delhi seat — Former deputy Manish Sisodia was trailing by 1,314 votes in Jagpura.

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Sisodia’s Punjab Play, Bhardwaj’s Delhi Bid: AAP Rejig is Kejriwal’s Last Stand
3 days, 10 hours ago

Sisodia’s Punjab Play, Bhardwaj’s Delhi Bid: AAP Rejig is Kejriwal’s Last Stand

The Quint  

When the Aam Aadmi Party swept Punjab in 2022, it was a triumph of Arvind Kejriwal’s vision—a grassroots rebellion against the old guard, promising clean governance and farmer-friendly reforms. Fast forward to March 2025, and the party’s Delhi fortress lies in ruins, toppled by a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party after a decade of AAP dominance. The 8 February election results …

AAP leadership revamp: Saurabh Bharadwaj named party's Delhi chief, Sisodia to lead Punjab unit
6 days, 19 hours ago

AAP leadership revamp: Saurabh Bharadwaj named party's Delhi chief, Sisodia to lead Punjab unit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After losing its home turf Delhi in the Assembly elections held last month, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday announced a major organisational rejig by appointing former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new president of its Delhi unit and senior leader Manish Sisodia as its in-charge for Punjab. While Bharadwaj replaces Gopal Rai, Sisodia takes charge of Punjab, …

As AAP firefights BJP in Delhi, where is Arvind Kejriwal?
1 month ago

As AAP firefights BJP in Delhi, where is Arvind Kejriwal?

India Today  

Since the AAP's debacle in the Delhi Assembly polls, party chief Arvind Kejriwal has been conspicuous by his absence and has not been seen at any public events. Kejriwal, who was defeated by the BJP's Parvesh Verma in New Delhi, was last seen publicly on February 23 at the AAP legislative party meeting where Atishi was announced as the leader …

Buzz over Arvind Kejriwal’s Parliament bid? This is how AAP responds
1 month ago

Buzz over Arvind Kejriwal’s Parliament bid? This is how AAP responds

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party on February 26 fielded its Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sanjeev Arora in Punjab assembly bypoll. Buzz over Kejriwal entering Parliament The decision to field a Rajya Sabha member has sparked off a buzz that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal may replace Arora in the Upper House. The buzz is that Kejriwal might be filling the vacant …

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha from Punjab, claims Congress leader
1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha from Punjab, claims Congress leader

India Today  

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday alleged that Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal could contest the Rajya Sabha elections from Punjab. “Kejriwal wants to enter power through Punjab, and some Rajya Sabha members will have to sacrifice and make way for him,” the Congress leader said. He also alleged that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann does not …

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
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1 month ago

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs here on Sunday.AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was also part of the meeting of the party's 22 MLAs. In a press conference, AAP's Delhi unit convenor Gopal Rai said by consensus all …

Kejriwal was doing a good job but his opening liquor vends was not liked by people: Anna Hazare
1 month ago

Kejriwal was doing a good job but his opening liquor vends was not liked by people: Anna Hazare

India TV News  

Kejriwal was doing a good job but his opening liquor vends was not liked by people: Anna Hazare Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement is credited for the birth of the Aam Aadmi Party, said that as a chief minister, Kejriwal should have set an example before society but went astray. Social activist Anna Hazare expressing his thoughts over former Delhi …

Anna Hazare on Delhi election result: ‘Kejriwal was doing a good job, but…’
1 month ago

Anna Hazare on Delhi election result: ‘Kejriwal was doing a good job, but…’

Hindustan Times  

Activist Anna Hazare on Friday said AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was doing a "good job" as Delhi's chief minister, but then he started opening liquor vends and faced “people's wrath” in the assembly elections. Anna Hazare, who was Kejriwal's mentor during the anti-corruption movement in the early 2010s, said that the AAP chief should have set an example before society, …

What’s next for Arvind Kejriwal?
1 month, 1 week ago

What’s next for Arvind Kejriwal?

The Hindu  

A new power occupies the throne in Delhi. Mr. Kejriwal became the Chief Minister of Delhi, putting a definitive end to Sheila Dikshit’s 15 year tenure as the Chief Minister of Delhi. In 2015, AAP notched a stunning victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, winning 67 of 70 seats and Mr. Kejriwal was sworn in as Chief Minister. Mr. Kejriwal …

Delhi Slipped from AAP’s Grasp: Can the Kejriwal Stage a Comeback?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Slipped from AAP’s Grasp: Can the Kejriwal Stage a Comeback?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 20, 2025 19:48 IST - 8 MINS READ Sunder Nagri, a slum located on the outskirts of Delhi and bordering Uttar Pradesh, was where Arvind Kejriwal made the transition from a civil servant to a transparency activist over two decades ago. But sections of the lower middle class and the working class also looked beyond the AAP …

BJP may pick woman CM for Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP may pick woman CM for Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP is set to form the next government in Delhi, bringing an end to the decade-long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party. According to BJP insiders, the suspense over Delhi’s next chief minister will end on Wednesday, when the newly elected BJP legislators are expected to elect their leader at the party’s state unit office on Pandit …

Aam Aadmi Party: The ‘common’ party
1 month, 1 week ago

Aam Aadmi Party: The ‘common’ party

The Hindu  

In the summer of 2011, Anna Hazare, a Maharashtra-based social activist, started a fast-unto-death protest in the national capital’s Ramlila Maidan, seeking a ‘Jan Lokpal Bill’ to fight corruption. Tasting success in Delhi, the party was ready to spread its wings beyond the capital, and ahead of fighting against the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the 2014 Lok …

Blow to Arvind Kejriwal: 3 AAP councillors join BJP ahead of MCD mayoral election
1 month, 1 week ago

Blow to Arvind Kejriwal: 3 AAP councillors join BJP ahead of MCD mayoral election

Live Mint  

In a blow to Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, three AAP councillors have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. ‘Triple engine’ government Welcoming the councilors, city BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that Delhi will have a "triple engine" government -- at the Centre, assembly and municipal level -- at the right time to develop it as the capital …

Arvind Kejriwal’s ’Sheesh Mahal’ to be probed over violations in constructing lavish mansion
1 month, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal’s ’Sheesh Mahal’ to be probed over violations in constructing lavish mansion

Live Mint  

The Central Vigilance Commission on February 13 ordered a probe into the renovations of the 6 Flagstaff Bungalow, the residence of former CM Arvind Kejriwal. Accordingly, CVC has asked CPWD to conduct a detailed investigation on allegations that ‘building norms were floated to construct it’ The reconstructed bungalow was the official residence of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister from …

Setback for Arvind Kejriwal as 3 AAP councillors join BJP before mayoral polls
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Setback for Arvind Kejriwal as 3 AAP councillors join BJP before mayoral polls

India Today  

Three Aam Aadmi Party councillors joined the BJP on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi mayoral elections, dealing yet another blow to Arvind Kejriwal's party following its defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls. New Delhi: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva addresses the media after three former AAP councillors joined the BJP, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 15, …

BJP has no intention of fulfilling poll promises, claims former Delhi CM Atishi
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP has no intention of fulfilling poll promises, claims former Delhi CM Atishi

Hindustan Times  

Aap Aadmi Party leader and former Chief Minister of Delhi Atishi on Friday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party has no intention of fulfilling the promises made during the elections. Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, a leader of the Aap Aadmi Party, asserted on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has no plans to keep the promises made during the …

Anna Hazare kept mum on 'irregularities' under BJP rule: Sanjay Raut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anna Hazare kept mum on 'irregularities' under BJP rule: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has accused veteran social activist Anna Hazare of not raising his voice against "irregularities" under the BJP-headed governments after 2014. Mr. Raut’s comments on Tuesday came days after Mr. Hazare claimed the Aam Aadmi Party lost the recent Delhi assembly polls due to Arvind Kejriwal’s focus on money. Without them, Anna couldn't have seen Delhi …

After Delhi loss, Arvind Kejriwal to focus on Punjab election in 2027
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Delhi loss, Arvind Kejriwal to focus on Punjab election in 2027

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal will meet party MLAs from Punjab in Delhi on Tuesday. Mr. Kejriwal convened a meeting of his party’s MLAs-elect at his Ferozeshah Road residence on Sunday evening, a day after AAP lost to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi. While AAP leaders stayed away from the media and did not address any press conference, …

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief

The Hindu  

The Congress’s Delhi unit chief, Devender Yadav, on Monday said the party’s failure to get the votes of Dalits and minorities who are “uncomfortable with the politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party” dented its prospects in the Assembly poll. “Dalits and minorities who are uncomfortable with the politics of the BJP thought that the Aam Aadmi Party would form the …

After Delhi Debacle, Arvind Kejriwal To Meet Punjab CM Mann And MLAs Tomorrow
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Delhi Debacle, Arvind Kejriwal To Meet Punjab CM Mann And MLAs Tomorrow

ABP News  

Days after Aam Aadmi Party being routed from Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the AAP MLAs of the state on Tuesday. AAP convenor Kejriwal, who contested from New Delhi constituency, lost to BJP's Parvesh Verma, in the heated battle. Among other prominent AAP leaders who lost the elections include former Deputy CM …

DC Edit | Many reasons led to AAP's ouster; Cong played a role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Many reasons led to AAP's ouster; Cong played a role

Deccan Chronicle  

There may be multiple reasons why Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party he founded bit the dust after two commanding performances in elections to the Delhi Assembly in 2015 and 2020. However, the definitive reason for the 2025 verdict lay in the continuing presence of the Congress party in a three-cornered contest that suggested the grand old party may …

Why AAP's decimation in Delhi may be good news for Congress in Gujarat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why AAP's decimation in Delhi may be good news for Congress in Gujarat

India Today  

The decimation of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly election has inspired several secret chuckles in the Congress in Gujarat, where politics took an unusual turn over the past five years. AAP contested several local body polls in 2021 and set the trend of eating into the Congress’s vote-share and indirectly benefiting the ruling BJP. In 2022, in …

Kejriwal calls meeting with Punjab CM, party MLAs on Tuesday to discuss Delhi assembly polls outcome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal calls meeting with Punjab CM, party MLAs on Tuesday to discuss Delhi assembly polls outcome

India TV News  

Chandigarh: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MLAs from the state in the national capital on Tuesday to discuss the Delhi assembly polls outcome, party sources said on Monday. The meeting comes two days after the Aam Aadmi Party's rout in Delhi, where the BJP is set to form the …

Delhi: BJP Had Something to Offer Everyone, AAP Had Little to Offer Anyone
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: BJP Had Something to Offer Everyone, AAP Had Little to Offer Anyone

The Quint  

Firstly, this massive blow might mark the beginning of the end of AAP's “post-ideology” politics. With the downfall of the Congress, the city's marginalized communities — Muslims and Dalits — saw AAP as the new alternative. However, a big chunk of the BJP’s Lok Sabha voters also saw a leader in Kejriwal, at least at the Assembly level. In fact, …

How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal posed a greater threat to Rahul Gandhi’s ambition of the unchallenged choice of the united opposition in the run-up to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, causing further damage to Congress’ prospects in other states along the way, if he was allowed to further consolidate his position in Delhi After the shock, disappointment, and euphoria—depending on individual leanings—of yesterday’s …

How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How AAP's defeat in Delhi will influence national politics

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal posed a greater threat to Rahul Gandhi’s ambition of the unchallenged choice of the united opposition in the run-up to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, causing further damage to Congress’ prospects in other states along the way, if he was allowed to further consolidate his position in Delhi Although Kejriwal has been defeated, the original idea of AAP …

Delhi election result: Kejriwal, Atishi meet newly elected AAP MLAs, ask them to work for people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi election result: Kejriwal, Atishi meet newly elected AAP MLAs, ask them to work for people

The Hindu  

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party was ousted from power in Delhi, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday met its 22 newly elected MLAs at his Ferozshah Road residence in New Delhi and asked them to work for the people. Addressing reporters after the meeting, outgoing Chief Minister Atishi, who is among the 22 AAP leaders who weathered the …

Arvind Kejriwal Meets Winning AAP MLAs In Delhi. Analyses Party's Defeat, No Discussion On LoP Pick
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal Meets Winning AAP MLAs In Delhi. Analyses Party's Defeat, No Discussion On LoP Pick

ABP News  

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal met with the winning party candidates on Sunday a day after AAP faced crushing defeat in the Delhi assembly polls. This election was conducted with so much hooliganism, such an election would have never happened in… pic.twitter.com/AmU8iNLAiy — ANI February 9, 2025 Kejriwal, who lost his New Delhi seat to BJP's Parvesh Verma, directed …

Delhi Election 2025: Delhi's Jat Community Places Strong Trust in BJP, Gives Full Support with Votes
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: Delhi's Jat Community Places Strong Trust in BJP, Gives Full Support with Votes

ABP News  

The Delhi Assembly elections have sparked a fierce competition between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, raising several questions in the political landscape. BJP secured a significant victory with strong support from the Jat community, particularly in areas that were once AAP strongholds. In contrast, Congress's position in Delhi politics has weakened further, and it seems to …

Why Swati Maliwal slammed Atishi after her Delhi win
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Swati Maliwal slammed Atishi after her Delhi win

Firstpost  

Outgoing Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi regained her Kalkaji seat in the recently concluded Delhi Assembly election. This has drawn criticism from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal After a fierce battle, Atishi won 52,154 votes and defeated Ramesh Bidhuri of the BJP by a margin of 3,521 votes, retaining the Kalkaji seat. PTI In Saturday’s assembly election, Delhi …

Delhi Elections 2025: CM Atishi steps down from her post; submits resignation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections 2025: CM Atishi steps down from her post; submits resignation

Live Mint  

Delhi Elections 2025: Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi resigned from the post of Delhi chief minister on Sunday. Apart from Atishi and Gopal Rai, most of the AAP's top leaders, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, etc., lost the elections. Delhi LG VK Saxena dissolves Delhi Legislative Assembly After receiving accepting Atishi's resignation from CM post, Delhi LG …

Atishi Resigns As Delhi CM After BJP's Thumping Victory Ends AAP's Decade-Long Rule
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Atishi Resigns As Delhi CM After BJP's Thumping Victory Ends AAP's Decade-Long Rule

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Sunday tendered her resignation to Lieutenant Governor at the Raj Niwas, paving way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a government in the national capital. The development comes a day after the Aam Aadmi Party faced a crushing defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, which saw BJP make a historic comeback …

Delhi Election 2025: After AAP's Loss, Atishi to Resign, Who Will Lead Delhi Politics? | ABP NEWS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: After AAP's Loss, Atishi to Resign, Who Will Lead Delhi Politics? | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Following Aam Aadmi Party's significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, there has been internal discussion about potential leadership changes. Atishi, who had previously shown interest in the position, is expected to resign after the loss, but it remains unclear whether Arvind Kejriwal will accompany her to the LG Secretariat. Kejriwal has kept a low profile, avoiding any media interactions …

As BJP breaks Kejri-wall to enter Delhi after 27 years, here’s a quick recap of the action-packed vote counting day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As BJP breaks Kejri-wall to enter Delhi after 27 years, here’s a quick recap of the action-packed vote counting day

Live Mint  

Delhi Election Results 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday scripted history after staging a massive win in Delhi. Delhi Election Results 2025 Recap Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bhardwaj, and Satendra Jain were among the AAP bigshots who failed miserably against their BJP contenders in the Delhi Assembly Election Results 2025. Parvesh Verma emerges as ‘giant killer’ BJP's Parvesh Verma …

Delhi Election Results: BJP Gains Among Dalit Voters, Wrests 6 Seats from AAP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: BJP Gains Among Dalit Voters, Wrests 6 Seats from AAP

The Quint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has swept away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections by winning 48 of the 70 Assembly seats, has achieved another feat. The party has managed to gain foothold among Delhi’s Dalit voters—wresting six out of 16 seats, where the Scheduled Caste community has a significant population. Dalits in Delhi …

BJP eats into a key AAP voter base
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP eats into a key AAP voter base

Hindustan Times  

A wave of mixed sentiments swept across several JJ, or slum, clusters spread across the national capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party won the Delhi assembly elections on Saturday after an intense poll battle with the Aam Aadmi Party to return to power after 27 years. The slum clusters have been a strong AAP vote bank for the last 10 …

Arvind Kejriwal should've resigned after arrest, not bail: Prashant Kishor on AAP loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal should've resigned after arrest, not bail: Prashant Kishor on AAP loss

India Today  

Jan Suraj Party chief and poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday reacted to Aam Aadmi Party's defeat in the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly elections and said that Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from the Chief Minister's post after securing bail in the liquor policy case was a major blunder that cost the party dearly. Speaking to India Today TV, Prashant Kishor asserted that …

How BJP Delhi-vered Kejriwal the knockout punch
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How BJP Delhi-vered Kejriwal the knockout punch

India Today  

The BJP, riding on a handsome tally of 48 out of 70 assembly seats and a 47 per cent vote-share, including those of allies, has returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, since losing in 1998 to a Sheila Dikshit-led Congress onslaught. While local leaders in Delhi attacked Kejriwal over governance, inconsistent public stances on crucial issues and alleged …

'Will ensure BJP gives Rs 2500 to women by March 8', says Atishi after Kejriwal's meeting with 22 elected MLAs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Will ensure BJP gives Rs 2500 to women by March 8', says Atishi after Kejriwal's meeting with 22 elected MLAs

India TV News  

A day after losing Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal met with the 22 elected MLAs today. After the meeting, former Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi said the party will play the role of a constructive opposition and ensure that the saffron party delivers on its promises. CM Atishi's statement after meeting with Arvind Kejriwal "Right now analysis …

Indian PM Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian PM Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes New Delhi polls for first time in 27 years

ABC  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has regained power in the nation's capital for the first time in 27 years. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi capital district, well ahead of the 22 for the opposition Aam Aadmi Party of Arvind Kejriwal, data from the Election Commission of India showed. "It is our …

From Arvind Kejriwal to Ramesh Bidhuri | Know top guns who fail to fire in Delhi election results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Arvind Kejriwal to Ramesh Bidhuri | Know top guns who fail to fire in Delhi election results

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/8 The defeat of AAP chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has been the biggest highlight of the Delhi elections 2025. Image Source : pti 2/8 The second biggest twist was the defeat of former Delhi deputy chief minister and one of the most prominent leaders in AAP, Manish Sisodia, who lost at the …

10 prominent winners in Delhi Assembly elections | In Pics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

10 prominent winners in Delhi Assembly elections | In Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : X 1/9 Kapil Mishra, the BJP candidate from Karawal Nagar, defeated AAP's Manoj Kumar Tyagi by a huge margin of 23,355 votes. Image Source : pti 2/9 BJP leader Parvesh Verma defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi assembly constituency giving a major jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party. Image Source : pti 6/9 BJP's …

Delhi Elections: From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Social activist Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement of 2011 became a starting point for the political career of Arvind Kejriwal, criticised him for losing the election. He also took a jibe at Kejriwal's liquor policy and 'Sheesh Mahal'. Anna Hazare stated that if Kejriwal understood the concept of serving people, he would not have thought of constructing a 'Sheesh Mahal'. …

Anna Hazare happy at Kejriwal's defeat, silent on allegations against Modi govt: Sanjay Raut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anna Hazare happy at Kejriwal's defeat, silent on allegations against Modi govt: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare is happy at the defeat of Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi assembly polls, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Sunday. Raut also questioned the silence of Hazare on corruption allegations made over the past some years against the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. What could be the secret behind Hazare's silence at …

Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister day after AAP's loss, assembly dissolved
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister day after AAP's loss, assembly dissolved

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi submitted her resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday, a day after her party, AAP, faced a crushing defeat in the national capital, with the BJP returning to power with 48 seats in the 70-member Assembly. While party heavyweights, including AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, among …

AAPocalypse: How Arvind Kejriwal and Co lost the Delhi plot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAPocalypse: How Arvind Kejriwal and Co lost the Delhi plot

India Today  

In the seat-to-seat contest, the shine of "the Kejriwal model" faded. Moreover, the angst against AAP's "freebies" model amongst Delhi's upper-class voters is not a hidden fact. THE YAMUNA ROW When things still seemed to be going the AAP’s way, the party decided to stir a storm in the last leg of the Delhi campaign. AAP Chief Kejriwal accused the …

It is a ‘tight slap’ to Kejriwal, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

It is a ‘tight slap’ to Kejriwal, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the people of Delhi have rejected the Aam Aadmi Party outright for its negative politics and given a “tight slap” to AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal by giving a thumping majority to the BJP. The Union minister added that voters have rejected the arrogance of Kejriwal and his attempt to create anarchy in …

Kavitha, liquor scam defeated AAP: TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kavitha, liquor scam defeated AAP: TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday claimed that BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter, K Kavitha, and the liquor scam were the reasons for the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi Assembly elections. The TPCC chief alleged that Kejriwal — who entered politics by adopting Anna Hazare’s slogan of a corruption-free India as his …

Almost all of AAP top deck faces drubbing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Almost all of AAP top deck faces drubbing

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant political upheaval, the AAP faced a major setback in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections with its top leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, suffering unexpected defeats to the BJP. Arvind Kejriwal, the incumbent CM and a central figure in Delhi politics since 2013, lost his New Delhi constituency to BJP’s Parvesh Verma. BJP’s Tarwinder Singh …

Arvind Kejriwal's plot to 'engineer' Atishi's defeat failed: Anurag Thakur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's plot to 'engineer' Atishi's defeat failed: Anurag Thakur

India Today  

BJP leader Anurag Thakur has claimed that Atishi's celebratory dance after retaining her Kalkaji Assembly seat was not just about her victory but a reaction to Arvind Kejriwal's failed attempt to "engineer her defeat". Speaking to India Today TV in Lucknow, Thakur said Kejriwal systematically eliminated those who helped build AAP, starting with Anna Hazare, then removing the party's founding …

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