Governance model of AAP a failure: AP CM Naidu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Governance model of AAP a failure: AP CM Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Following the BJP’s historic win in Delhi, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu remarked that the victory is a testament to the people’s trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking to the media at his residence in Undavalli on Saturday, Naidu stated that the people of the national capital had chosen the right party at the right time. He stated that the people of both Andhra Pradesh and Delhi had rejected the policies of the YSRCP and AAP, respectively, and removed them from power. In a jibe at YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naidu stated that those who cannot create wealth or increase the people’s income do not have the right to “press the button”.

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Atishi meets CM Rekha Gupta in Delhi assembly, makes ' ₹2500 on March 8' demand
1 month ago

Atishi meets CM Rekha Gupta in Delhi assembly, makes ' ₹2500 on March 8' demand

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi said on Monday that she told Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta to fulfil the promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of crediting ₹2500 per month in the accounts of every woman in the national capital. Former Delhi chief minister Atishi said the BJP was making excuses for not fulfilling its guarantees. "We had asked …

Work in tandem to win Legislative Council elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu tells NDA leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Work in tandem to win Legislative Council elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu tells NDA leaders

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has exhorted the leaders of the alliance partners to strive for the victory of NDA candidates in the MLC elections for the Guntur-Krishna and East-West Godavari graduates’ constituencies and the Srikakulam-Vizianagaram-Visakhapatnam teachers’ constituency scheduled to be conducted on February 27. Mr. Naidu observed that the NDA had secured an emphatic win in the …

Why the AAP Lost Delhi: Corruption, Governance, and Political Strategy
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the AAP Lost Delhi: Corruption, Governance, and Political Strategy

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 14, 2025 19:29 IST - 11 MINS READ In his 2018 book Republic of Caste, Anand Teltumbde described the Aam Aadmi Party as “A Political App for the Neoliberal era”. In the essay, Teltumbde had issued a pointed warning to the AAP’s “anti-politics” political enterprise: “The biggest challenge before a fledgling entity is to scale up or …

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 …

Rajesh Shukla: Delhi’s middle class was a decisive force in the BJP’s election victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajesh Shukla: Delhi’s middle class was a decisive force in the BJP’s election victory

Live Mint  

A sizeable middle class plays a crucial role in sustaining democracy. According to PRICE’s ICE 360 data, the middle class constitutes a substantial portion of Delhi’s electorate, particularly in districts such as West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi and North West Delhi. While voter preferences in some districts, such as Central and North West Delhi, leaned toward policies addressing economic …

Opinion: Delhi Elections - A masterclass in strategy by Team Modi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Delhi Elections - A masterclass in strategy by Team Modi

India Today  

Electoral politics is warfare with a delicious twist. Even under the marauding electoral juggernaut run by Amit Shah, an electoral victory during assembly elections remained an elusive dream for the BJP as an Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party notched successive landslide victories. The persistent dilemma for the BJP as it suffered consecutive battlefield losses was simple: in the Lok Sabha …

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 …

Common man’s revenge: on the Delhi Assembly election result
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Common man’s revenge: on the Delhi Assembly election result

The Hindu  

The outcome of the Delhi Assembly elections is less about the expansion of the BJP and more about the dramatic collapse of the Aam Aadmi Party. AAP’s rise was rooted in its appeal to Delhi’s middle class, transitioning from an anti-corruption movement into a political entity that initially captivated voters with its fresh rhetoric against the traditional political establishment. The …

Delhi Election Results 2025 EXPLAINER: BJP Wins 48 Seats, AAP’s Kejriwal Loses New Delhi Constituency, and More.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results 2025 EXPLAINER: BJP Wins 48 Seats, AAP’s Kejriwal Loses New Delhi Constituency, and More.

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2025 18:41 IST - 9 MINS READ New Delhi was that one feather which had eluded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cap for 10 years. The defeat of the AAP and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s own loss in the New Delhi seat is a huge moral defeat for the party’s national convenor since he had turned …

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 …

Aam Aadmi Party's future in doubt: After Delhi loss, is Punjab at risk?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aam Aadmi Party's future in doubt: After Delhi loss, is Punjab at risk?

Op India  

8th February came as an earthquake for the Aam Aadmi Party shaking their foundations. Critics are calling it AAP’s worst electoral defeat since its inception, as the party had become a “synonym” for the ruling government in Delhi among its followers. In 2022, AAP secured victory in Punjab as the party’s Punjab chapter piggybacked on the “Delhi model of governance”. …

Delhi Election 2025: BJP Makes Historic Comeback in Delhi After 26 Years; Congress and AAP Face Setback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: BJP Makes Historic Comeback in Delhi After 26 Years; Congress and AAP Face Setback

ABP News  

In the Delhi Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party made a historic comeback after 26 years, a victory that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called monumental. Modi also thanked the people of Purvanchal and expressed pride in representing the region in Parliament, hinting at BJP's future focus on Bihar, where elections are set to take place this year. Congress's votes played …

Kejri wall demolished: What worked for BJP and what didn't for AAP in Delhi election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kejri wall demolished: What worked for BJP and what didn't for AAP in Delhi election

Hindustan Times  

Analysis of events that took place in the run-up to the Delhi assembly election 2025 decode what worked for the Bharatiya Janata Party and what didn't for the Aam Aadmi Party, which lost the poll in the national capital after three consecutive terms in power. The BJP stormed back to power in Delhi after a 27-year gap, winning 48 of …

With 'Delhi model' rejected, AAP faces pressure to redefine Punjab approach, say experts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With 'Delhi model' rejected, AAP faces pressure to redefine Punjab approach, say experts

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party will have to work out a "Punjab- specific model of development" to improve its performance in the only state where it is now in power following the rejection of the "Delhi model" in the assembly polls in the national capital, political observers said on Sunday. Political observers said after the AAP's debacle in Delhi, it …

Delhi’s AAM aadmi turns to BJP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s AAM aadmi turns to BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP wrested power in Delhi after 27 years, delivering a decisive blow to the Aam Aadmi Party in the 70-member assembly, with Saturday’s results establishing its dominance in the national capital and giving the divided opposition enough points to ponder over. The BJP’s massive victory saw Arvind Kejriwal and most of his party’s biggies, including Manish Sisodia, …

Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership

ABP News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hailed the victory of ally BJP in the Delhi assembly polls and lauded the "able leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Heartiest congratulations for the Bharatiya Janata Party's emphatic victory in assembly polls of Delhi where the people have reposed full faith in the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The …

Naidu Says Delhi Trusted People First Principle of PM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Naidu Says Delhi Trusted People First Principle of PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu called Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the Delhi elections after 27 years "historic." Addressing media here on Saturday, Chandrababu Naidu observed that Delhi’s residents believed in Narendra Modi’s strong and stable governance. Andhra Pradesh will follow this trajectory to turn AP into the state with highest per capita income in the country by 2047.” …

Delhi election results: PM Modi calls AAP ‘most dishonest party’, vows to make Delhi a ‘modern city’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi election results: PM Modi calls AAP ‘most dishonest party’, vows to make Delhi a ‘modern city’

The Hindu  

Celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s thumping victory in the Delhi Assembly elections on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the party’s senior leadership and workers at the BJP’s national headquarters here. Taking a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party, which conceded defeat earlier in the day, he said, “AAP came with promise to usher in politics of change but turned …

Opinion: 3 Critical Factors Behind AAP’s Delhi Loss, And 1 Strong Message It Sends Out
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: 3 Critical Factors Behind AAP’s Delhi Loss, And 1 Strong Message It Sends Out

ABP News  

The results of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have painted a grim picture for the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party, with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceding defeat to BJP candidate Parvesh Sharma in his stronghold of New Delhi by a margin of 3,182 votes. A closer analysis of the election results highlights several critical factors that contributed to AAP’s defeat, marking …

BJP State leaders celebrate party’s victory in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP State leaders celebrate party’s victory in Delhi

The Hindu  

The senior leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party across Andhra Pradesh celebrated their party’s victory against Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi elections on Saturday. With this winning streak, the party will soon win in Bihar elections also,” said Saikh Khalifathulla Basha, president of Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell. Thanks to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan …

How the AAP lost its plot and office in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How the AAP lost its plot and office in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

How did the BJP win the national capital, which also happens to be the nation’s political capital? Despite sweeping the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi multiple times in the past three decades, the BJP had to reconcile with the main Opposition’s slot in successive assembly polls. The fact that the AAP has been in power in the Delhi Municipal Corporation …

AAP’s failed model of governance cost it dear in Delhi polls, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP’s failed model of governance cost it dear in Delhi polls, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

VIJAYAWADA Calling the BJP’s victory in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections as historic, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said it was a vote for good governance and good politics, which were in sharp contrast to the Aam Aadmi Party’s inefficient and corrupt regime. Addressing media persons at his residence, Mr. Naidu said AAP was a total …

Pawan Kalyan Terms Delhi Result As Peoples’ Faith in PM Modi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan Terms Delhi Result As Peoples’ Faith in PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan attributed the recent electoral successes of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including in Delhi's assembly elections, as Indian public’s continued unwavering confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the PM, union home minister Amit Shah, union health minister and BJP national president J.P. Nadda, and all allies of the …

‘Delhi has been freed from AAPda’: PM Modi lauds Delhites for removing a “major obstacle” in the development of Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Delhi has been freed from AAPda’: PM Modi lauds Delhites for removing a “major obstacle” in the development of Delhi

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people of Delhi for their support to BJP in assembly polls and said they are feeling relief on making the national capital “AAP-da free”. Addressing a gathering at the party headquarters after the party’s resounding victory in assembly polls, PM Modi said the BJP will return the love of the people of …

PM Narendra Modi's scathing jibe over election results: ‘Delhi free of AAP-da’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi's scathing jibe over election results: ‘Delhi free of AAP-da’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed his supporters at BJP's headquarters after the party scored a massive poll victory in the national capital after 27 years, saying the election results have rid Delhi of "AAP-da". Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters to celebrate the party's win in the Delhi …

Arvind Kejriwal Concedes Defeat As BJP Sweeps Delhi. Here’s How Atishi, Sisodia Reacted To ‘Setback’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal Concedes Defeat As BJP Sweeps Delhi. Here’s How Atishi, Sisodia Reacted To ‘Setback’

ABP News  

Delhi Election Results 2025: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday conceded defeat in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections, as the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory, ending AAP’s decade-long dominance in the national capital. Delhi Election Results 2025: Kejriwal Accepts Mandate, Pledges to Be Constructive Opposition In a video message, Kejriwal said, “We accept people’s mandate …

‘Not our responsibility’: Infighting among INDI alliance members intensifies as Congress slams AAP for Delhi rout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Not our responsibility’: Infighting among INDI alliance members intensifies as Congress slams AAP for Delhi rout

Op India  

Hours after the Aam Aadmi Party suffered one of its biggest-ever setbacks since its inception as it lost the national capital to a resurgent BJP, the Congress party, one of the members of the “United opposition” front INDI Alliance, washed its hands of the AAP’s rout in the Delhi assembly elections. It is not the Congress party’s duty to ensure …

AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: What next for India’s biggest political startup and its founder after crushing Delhi defeat?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: What next for India’s biggest political startup and its founder after crushing Delhi defeat?

Live Mint  

A fledgling political party that promised new beginnings and was granted the status of national party in April 2023 is in fear of losing that coveted title. The continuing blame game between the Delhi government and the Centre for the past 10 years since power changed hands from the Congress to the BJP in the Centre and from the Congress …

Modi’s BJP claim comfortable victory in crucial Delhi election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s BJP claim comfortable victory in crucial Delhi election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s …

AAP’s loss in Delhi a setback for entire Opposition, says Yogendra Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP’s loss in Delhi a setback for entire Opposition, says Yogendra Yadav

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party's loss in the Delhi Assembly polls is a setback not just for the party but the entire opposition, and raises questions over its future now that it will only be limited to Punjab, Swaraj India party co-founder and psephologist Yogendra Yadav said on Saturday. "AAP can say they are just 4-5 per cent behind in terms …

Why Modi’s BJP has raced ahead of Kejriwal’s AAP in the battle for Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Modi’s BJP has raced ahead of Kejriwal’s AAP in the battle for Delhi

Live Mint  

In the battle between former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s suvidha model and prime minister Narendra Modi’s vikas model, the voter in the national capital has delivered a decisive verdict in favour of the latter. Read this | The battle for Delhi: It is Kejriwal’s suvidha vs Modi’s vikas Adding insult to injury for the AAP, Arvind Kejriwal lost his seat—the …

Accept people’s mandate with humility; congratulate BJP for its victory, says Arvind Kejriwal after AAP’s loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Accept people’s mandate with humility; congratulate BJP for its victory, says Arvind Kejriwal after AAP’s loss

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday conceded his party's defeat in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and his number two Manish Sisodia are trailing BJP's Parvesh Verma and Tarvinder Singh Marwah, respectively. Delhi election results 2025 LIVE In a video message, AAP supremo said, "We accept people's mandate with humility and I …

BJP’s victory in Delhi polls testimony to people’s faith in Modi’s leadership: Pawan Kalyan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s victory in Delhi polls testimony to people’s faith in Modi’s leadership: Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan called the BJP’s victory in Delhi Assembly elections as a testimony to the people’s faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and said it would facilitate integrated development of the national capital. Delhi Assembly election results 2025: Follow LIVE updates Mr. Kalyan observed that Delhi’s role was crucial in achieving the goals …

Election Result 2025: BJP Workers and Former AAP Leaders Celebrate Victory as Delhi Election Results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Result 2025: BJP Workers and Former AAP Leaders Celebrate Victory as Delhi Election Results

ABP News  

In light of the election results, BJP workers and former members celebrated their victory, while Aam Aadmi Party supporters continued to express confidence. Many AAP supporters, despite trailing in the results, continued to support their cause, arguing that their ideology would still resonate with the people in the long run. AAP's former workers also gathered, showcasing their commitment to their …

Delhi Election Results: 5 key reasons behind AAP’s capital debacle – From Modi’s ‘Aap-da’ to Liquor Scam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: 5 key reasons behind AAP’s capital debacle – From Modi’s ‘Aap-da’ to Liquor Scam

Live Mint  

Delhi Election Results: The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to return to power in Delhi after about three decades. Here are five reasons reasons behind AAP's capital debacle: Anti-Incumbency - Modi's 'Aap-da' The AAP has been in power in Delhi since 2015. Aap-da, which translates to ‘destruction’ is the word used to highlight AAP's ‘failure’ to govern in Delhi in …

Election Result 2025: BJP Ahead with Narrow Lead, AAP Holds Hope as Counting Continues | ABP NEWS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Result 2025: BJP Ahead with Narrow Lead, AAP Holds Hope as Counting Continues | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

In a heated discussion between political analysts and spokespersons, there was a back-and-forth regarding the ongoing Delhi Election results. Pradeep Bhandari highlighted BJP's significant performance, citing the historic verdict against Arvind Kejriwal's governance, accusing him of arrogance and corruption. Bhandari emphasized the BJP's consistent narrative of honesty and governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which resonated well with the Delhi …

Delhi Election 2025 Results: AAP Faces Major Defeat in Delhi Elections as BJP Gains Strong Lead
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025 Results: AAP Faces Major Defeat in Delhi Elections as BJP Gains Strong Lead

ABP News  

The early trends in the Delhi Assembly elections indicate a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, while BJP is heading toward a decisive victory. Even in Muslim-majority areas like Mustafabad and Okhla, BJP has managed to take the lead, marking a significant shift in voter preferences.Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia are leading by a slim …

Election Result 2025: BJP Takes the Lead with 'Double-Engine' Slogan as AAP Struggles to Keep Up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Result 2025: BJP Takes the Lead with 'Double-Engine' Slogan as AAP Struggles to Keep Up

ABP News  

Delhi’s political landscape is witnessing intense drama as the BJP pushes forward with its “double-engine” government slogan, promising development and improvement in the capital. The party’s model emphasizes infrastructure development, especially in areas like the Yamuna River, aiming to transform Delhi into a world-class city. Unlike the 2020 Delhi elections, where AAP's promises dominated, the party's focus has now shifted …

‘Sab Maya Hai’: Memes, jokes about Delhi election results flood social media
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Sab Maya Hai’: Memes, jokes about Delhi election results flood social media

Live Mint  

Delhi election results: February 8 will decide who’ll take charge of the national capital. While it is still early to assume anything about the Delhi election results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has taken a significant lead against AAP. Over 60% of Delhi’s 1.5 crore voters participated in the February 5 election for 70 assembly seats. Major AAP candidates trailing …

PM Modi's victory speech after Delhi Election Results: 'Capital freed itself from a decade of AAP-da'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's victory speech after Delhi Election Results: 'Capital freed itself from a decade of AAP-da'

India TV News  

Delhi Election Results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, ending AAP’s decade-long rule in the national capital. As BJP workers erupted in celebrations across Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the party headquarters to address supporters. WATCH PM MODI's SPEECH HERE: 'Triumph of development, vision, and trust' Addressing the …

Delhi rejects AAP's model of (mis)governance: Analyst Rajat Sethi's key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rejects AAP's model of (mis)governance: Analyst Rajat Sethi's key takeaways

India Today  

The BJP is poised to form a government in Delhi after 27 years, with the latest Election Commission trends showing the party ahead in 47 of the 70 seats amid counting for the February 5 Assembly polls. This wasn’t just a defeat; it was Delhi rejecting the AAP's model of governance. AAP’s counterattack calling BJP a “gaali party” never landed, …

AAP loses Delhi after a decade: What went wrong?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP loses Delhi after a decade: What went wrong?

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party conceded defeat in the Delhi assembly elections as the Bharatiya Janata Party won comfortably to return to power after 27 years. CORRUPTION CHARGES When Union Minister Amit Shah dubbed AAP the "Avaidh Aamdaniwali Party," accusing it of amassing wealth through fraudulent means, he reiterated the BJP's claim that Arvind Kejriwal’s anti-corruption image was in tatters. Once …

Delhi rout: AAP veered away from clean politics and the results are there for everyone to see
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rout: AAP veered away from clean politics and the results are there for everyone to see

New Indian Express  

I was part of Aam Aadmi Party since its inception till the end of 2015. I would like to start by saying that at the time of formation, the Aam Aadmi Party was more of an ideology than a political party. The purity of intent that seemed to drive it was the USP that attracted thousands around the country towards …

With Delhi debacle, what happens to AAP's national ambitions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Delhi debacle, what happens to AAP's national ambitions

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party 's first-ever defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections since its emergence has certainly hurt the party's national ambitions. With this dramatic loss in its first citadel, party convener Arvind Kejriwal, who was once discussed in the power corridors as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate, is expected to have a tough time while bargaining for its …

PM's victory speech: Gen Z will know what's BJP's governance model for first time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM's victory speech: Gen Z will know what's BJP's governance model for first time

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his victory speech following the BJP's historic win in the Delhi Assembly elections, said that for the first time, Gen Z "would witness the BJP's model of governance" in the national capital. "The youth born in the 21st century will now see BJP's good governance in Delhi for the first time. Accusing AAP of thinking …

How BJP broke 27-year jinx to regain power in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How BJP broke 27-year jinx to regain power in Delhi

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to form a government in Delhi after a long wait of 27 years as it defeated the ruling Aam Aadmi Party by a comfortable margin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has won 47 seats in the 70-member legislative assembly, while the incumbent AAP could secure only 23 seats, according to data from the …

HIGHLIGHTS | BJP sweeps Delhi, ends AAP's 12-year rule as Kejriwal, Sisodia lose; Modi says development won
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HIGHLIGHTS | BJP sweeps Delhi, ends AAP's 12-year rule as Kejriwal, Sisodia lose; Modi says development won

New Indian Express  

The counting of votes for Delhi's assembly election is underway, with the Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Congress vying for control of the 70-seat legislature. AAP's rise has been rooted in its anti-corruption movement, with Arvind Kejriwal, its convener and chief ministerial candidate, looking to cement his legacy with a fourth term. AAP's 2015 landslide victory, where it …

Delhi poll results a 'setback', AAP's fight against BJP to continue: Atishi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi poll results a 'setback', AAP's fight against BJP to continue: Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Saturday accepted the people's mandate in the assembly elections, calling it a "setback" but vowing to continue the party's struggle against the BJP. The BJP was set to stage a comeback in Delhi after more than 26 years, sweeping AAP away from the national capital in another big win to …

The politics of misgovernance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The politics of misgovernance

New Indian Express  

Sumeet Bhasin’s book The Capital Conundrum: Governance Issues in the Heart of India makes for an important read. On the Congress having dominated national politics for decades with a significant impact on the national capital, Bhasin writes, “I remember how the Congress government was regularly criticised for its misgovernance and corruption across India, and Delhi was no exception.’’ The book …

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