Kejriwal insulted not just Purvanchalis but also autorickshaw drivers, slum dwellers: BJP
4 days, 5 hours ago

Kejriwal insulted not just Purvanchalis but also autorickshaw drivers, slum dwellers: BJP

The Hindu  

The Delhi unit of the BJP on Friday held a demonstration against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal outside his residence for allegedly insulting people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by calling them “fake voters”. Senior BJP leader Manoj Tiwari from Purvanchal demanded an apology from the AAP chief for his “derogatory words.” While speaking to mediapersons, the BJP Delhi MP alleged, “Arvind Kejriwal has insulted not just Purvanchalis but also autorickshaw drivers, slum dwellers, and all artisans who come to Delhi for work”. Mr. Tiwari claimed that the people of Delhi would “not forgive Mr. Kejriwal” and Purvanchalis would unite “to bring the BJP to power”. Santosh Ojha, president of the BJP Purvanchal Morcha, said Mr. Kejriwal sees Purvanchalis as “just a vote bank” and has been “deceiving” them for a decade.

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Delhi polls: Political slugfest over Purvanchali voters intensifies
4 days, 2 hours ago

Delhi polls: Political slugfest over Purvanchali voters intensifies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes, the Congress has promised to build a Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power. Making the announcement, BPCC president Akhilesh Prasad Singh slammed the AAP and BJP for allegedly neglecting the contributions of the Purvanchali community to Delhi’s growth. “Purvanchalis …

Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'
5 days, 2 hours ago

Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Friday detained several BJP workers after they launched a massive protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, accusing him of "insulting the people of Purvanchali community". The protest was triggered after Kejriwal accused the BJP of manipulating the electoral rolls by registering "fake" voters from Uttar Pradesh and …

DC Edit | Kejriwal’s letter to RSS ploy to put BJP on mat
1 week, 5 days ago

DC Edit | Kejriwal’s letter to RSS ploy to put BJP on mat

Deccan Chronicle  

The election to the legislative assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, scheduled to be held in February, has started gaining national attention not because it is one of the most crucial elections of the country — seeing as the government there wields very little power compared with those in the big states of India — but because of …

Delhi Assembly Election: Latest BJP-AAP Battle Centres Around Purvanchal Votes. Here's Why It Matters
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi Assembly Election: Latest BJP-AAP Battle Centres Around Purvanchal Votes. Here's Why It Matters

ABP News  

Purvanchali votes have become the centre of the latest battle between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of assembly polls in Delhi. Nadda's statement soon snowballed into a controversy with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accusing the BJP president of calling the people of the Purvanchali community "Rohingyas and Bangladeshis", and "admitting" that their names were being …

BJP calling Purvanchalis as Rohingyas: Arvind Kejriwal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP calling Purvanchalis as Rohingyas: Arvind Kejriwal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that BJP has branded Purvanchalis as ‘Rohingyas’ and ‘Bangladeshis’ and is seeking to disenfranchise voters from the community. Speaking at a press conference, the AAP chief said just two days ago, BJP president JP Nadda made offensive remarks against the ‘Purvanchali’ community during a session in Parliament as he compared …

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of calling 'Purvanchalis' as Rohingyas, deleting their votes | VIDEO
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of calling 'Purvanchalis' as Rohingyas, deleting their votes | VIDEO

India TV News  

Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal today accused Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda of equating 'Purvanchalis' with Rohingyas and Bangladeshi people, and admitting deletion of their votes in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. Former Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "I want to tell people of Purvanchal that we won't let anyone's …

Kejriwal Alleges ‘Conspiracy’ To Declare Purvanchali Voters As Rohingyas: ‘Don’t Show BJP People Your Voter ID’
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kejriwal Alleges ‘Conspiracy’ To Declare Purvanchali Voters As Rohingyas: ‘Don’t Show BJP People Your Voter ID’

ABP News  

Delhi Election 2025: In a sharp attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged a conspiracy to disenfranchise Purvanchali voters in Delhi ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. VIDEO | At a press conference, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "couple of days ago, BJP national president JP Nadda made an objectionable remarks for …

Arvind Kejriwal claims 'BJP conspiracy' against Purvanchalis: Don't tell your name
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal claims 'BJP conspiracy' against Purvanchalis: Don't tell your name

India Today  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal doubled down on his claim that the BJP was trying to get names of voters deleted from the electoral roll. In an emotional appeal to the people of Purvanchal living in Delhi, Kejriwal asked them not to show their ID cards to members of the BJP as they would try to get their names …

AAP's Somnath Bharti Accuses BJP Of Using Police, DDA To Stop Chhath Celebrations In Delhi, Party Reacts
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2 months, 1 week ago

AAP's Somnath Bharti Accuses BJP Of Using Police, DDA To Stop Chhath Celebrations In Delhi, Party Reacts

ABP News  

Senior AAP leader Somnath Bharti on Thursday accused the BJP of using the police and the Delhi Development Authority to stop Purvanchalis from celebrating Chhath Puja in the national capital. "The anti-Purvanchali face of the BJP has been exposed after it stopped people from the Hauz Khas village from celebrating Chhath at the place where it used to be held …

'Kejriwal letter a rhetoric, already rejected by people': BJP
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Kejriwal letter a rhetoric, already rejected by people': BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday termed former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s letter to the Delhiites as a rhetoric being peddled by the AAP convener since before the Lok Sabha elections. “Kejriwal’s letter is the same rhetoric he has been peddling since before the Lok Sabha elections, which has been thoroughly rejected by the people, particularly in Delhi, …

BJP targeted me for my honesty, says Kejriwal in Haryana’s Meham
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP targeted me for my honesty, says Kejriwal in Haryana’s Meham

Hindustan Times  

AAP national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of getting AAP leaders arrested in false accusations. Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressing a public meeting in support of party's candidate from Meham assembly constituency. Addressing an election rally in poll-bound Haryana, Kejriwal announced his five guarantees for the people of …

‘Dissolve assembly, face public’: BJP questions timing of Kejriwal’s decision
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Dissolve assembly, face public’: BJP questions timing of Kejriwal’s decision

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday trained their guns against Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal after he announced that he would resign as CM in two days, questioning the timing of his action and asking him to recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly and face the public. “Your corruption spoiled Delhi,” he said, outlining a litany of alleged failures: …

BJP stages protest near Kejriwal’s residence, demands probe in Maliwal incident
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP stages protest near Kejriwal’s residence, demands probe in Maliwal incident

The Hindu  

BJP leaders and workers, including activists of its Mahila Morcha, staged a protest on Wednesday near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, demanding a probe into the incident involving MP Swati Maliwal. Virendra Sachdeva, president of Delhi BJP, questioned the silence of Mr. Kejriwal over the alleged incident and demanded action against those guilty. Ms. Maliwal had alleged earlier that …

Delhi BJP demands Kejriwal resign over corruption charges
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi BJP demands Kejriwal resign over corruption charges

Hindustan Times  

As members of the Aam Aadmi Party held a day-long community fast at Jantar Mantar to protest the arrest of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy case, less than a kilometre away, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party held a counter agitation at Connaught Place, demanding that the chief minister resign from …

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: AAP leaders hold collective fast to protest against Kejriwal’s arrest at Jantar Mantar
9 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: AAP leaders hold collective fast to protest against Kejriwal’s arrest at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

Even as Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab gathered at Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, to observe a day-long fast to protest the arrest of party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Bharatiya Janta Party termed it as a “political farce”. On the call for a nationwide collective fast to protest against Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest, …

BJP leader attacks Kejriwal for comments over CAA protests: ‘Evil face…’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP leader attacks Kejriwal for comments over CAA protests: ‘Evil face…’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva hit out at AAP supremo and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for his 'rape, robbery', theft' comments in connection with the CAA. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva In his resistance to the CAA, Kejriwal connected refugees to theft,, robbery and rape and said such incidents will increase if India opens its doors to refugees. Senior BJP …

‘BJP’s vessel of sin is full': Arvind Kejriwal on Chandigarh poll result controversy
11 months, 1 week ago

‘BJP’s vessel of sin is full': Arvind Kejriwal on Chandigarh poll result controversy

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, days after it won the Chandigarh mayoral polls amid controversy “If BJP can rig Chandigarh mayoral polls, imagine what it can do in assembly, LS elections,” Kejriwal said at the Aam Aadmi Party protest over alleged cheating in the mayoral elections. The mayoral election in Chandigarh …

Instead of 'helping' Haryana, focus on Delhi's pollution problem, Khattar tells Kejriwal
1 year, 2 months ago

Instead of 'helping' Haryana, focus on Delhi's pollution problem, Khattar tells Kejriwal

The Hindu  

A day after Arvind Kejriwal offered "help" to implement the ‘Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra’ scheme, Haryana Chief Minister M.L. Mr. Khattar asserted that Haryana is fully capable of implementing welfare schemes and said that the State would be "happy to help" Mr. Kejriwal if he faces any problems in governing Delhi. Days after the BJP-led government in Haryana launched the 'Mukhyamantri …

Kejriwal supports Rahul in defamation case, claims conspiracy against non-BJP leaders
1 year, 9 months ago

Kejriwal supports Rahul in defamation case, claims conspiracy against non-BJP leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Showing a shift in stance, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday openly supported Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he was sentenced to two years in jail in a defamation case and alleged a conspiracy was being hatched to "eliminate" non-BJP leaders and parties by prosecuting them. However, AAP's support for Gandhi has come at a time when …

In Gujarat, Kejriwal’s political moves keep the ruling BJP on its toes
2 years, 3 months ago

In Gujarat, Kejriwal’s political moves keep the ruling BJP on its toes

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday invited a Dalit family from Ahmedabad to visit his house in New Delhi for dinner while the AAP would sponsor their air tickets. Earlier this month, Mr. Kejriwal had taken a ride in an auto-rickshaw to reach one Vikrambhai’s residence amidst resistance from the Gujarat Police, who raised security concerns for the CM. …

Anti-encroachment drive: BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal of trying to 'scare, blackmail' people
2 years, 7 months ago

Anti-encroachment drive: BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal of trying to 'scare, blackmail' people

Firstpost  

Attacking CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta said that no bona fide Delhiite living in unauthorised colonies, slum needed to worry New Delhi: The Delhi BJP Monday accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of trying to “scare and blackmail” people over the civic bodies’ anti-encroachment drive, and said the city’s bona fide residents will not be harmed even if …

What message BJP wants to send by 'goondaism': Kejriwal on vandalism outside his residence
2 years, 9 months ago

What message BJP wants to send by 'goondaism': Kejriwal on vandalism outside his residence

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reacted to the alleged vandalism reported at his official residence in the national capital on Wednesday. In a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kejriwal said on Thursday, "When the country’s biggest political party indulges in such goondaism, what sort of message will it send to youth?" Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia …

The Kashmir Files speech: Tejaswi Surya leads BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house, front gate vandalised
2 years, 9 months ago

The Kashmir Files speech: Tejaswi Surya leads BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house, front gate vandalised

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday held protests against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his statement where he allegedly termed the massacre of Kashmiri Pandits as false. The tweet read: "CM Kejriwal's HOUSE ATTACKED BY BJP!SECURITY BARRIERS BROKENCCTVs CAMERAS BROKENGATE VANDALISEDWITH FULL SUPPORT FROM BJP'S DELHI POLICE. SECURITY BARRIERS BROKEN CCTVs CAMERAS BROKEN GATE VANDALISED WITH FULL SUPPORT FROM …

Seven years after AAP's squabbles with UPA, NDA governments, Arvind Kejriwal now sees wisdom in political coexistence
4 years, 10 months ago

Seven years after AAP's squabbles with UPA, NDA governments, Arvind Kejriwal now sees wisdom in political coexistence

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal, who came to the forefront in 2011 with the Anna Hazare-led anti-corruption movement, started as a firebrand orator training his guns at political parties, but seven years later, has donned the image of a moderately combative people’s leader The emergence of Arvind Kejriwal as a masterful strategist came just about at the right time. Addressing a rally ahead …

Kejriwal thanks BJP for making its intention clear of withdrawing electricity subsidy if elected
5 years, 2 months ago

Kejriwal thanks BJP for making its intention clear of withdrawing electricity subsidy if elected

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday thanked the BJP for making its intentions clear that it will withdraw electricity subsidy if voted to power, saying it will give a chance to people to choose between "two conflicting models". Addressing party volunteers at a gathering in East Delhi, Kejriwal said he was "pained" to read the interview of Delhi BJP …

Congress to protest outside BJP office over Manohar Lal Khattar's 'mari hui chuhiya' comment on Sonia Gandhi
5 years, 3 months ago

Congress to protest outside BJP office over Manohar Lal Khattar's 'mari hui chuhiya' comment on Sonia Gandhi

India Today  

The Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress on Monday will protest outside the BJP office in the national capital against Haryana Chief Minister Lal Manohar Khattar over his "mari hui chuhiya" comment on Sonia Gandhi. Reacting to this, the Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress led by Sharmistha Mukherjee called for protest against Manohar Lal Khattar's out BJP office at 2.30 pm on Monday. …

‘In 2019, BJP will again win all 7 seats in Delhi’ BJP President Amit Shah sounds the poll bugle
6 years, 3 months ago

‘In 2019, BJP will again win all 7 seats in Delhi’ BJP President Amit Shah sounds the poll bugle

Op India  

Sounding the poll bugle for the upcoming 2019 general elections, BJP President Amit Shah today while addressing a gathering of Purvanchalis said, “I would like to take this opportunity to let Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal know that in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP will again win all seven seats in Delhi.” In a scathing attack on Delhi chief …

Sordid ‘solidarity’ saga: Politicians caught laughing and make merry while protesting against Bihar rapes
6 years, 5 months ago

Sordid ‘solidarity’ saga: Politicians caught laughing and make merry while protesting against Bihar rapes

Op India  

If yesterday’s ‘solidarity’ protest against rapes in shelter home in Bihar is anything to go by, the bar for basic decency set by the Indian politicians just went a couple of notches lower. Fodder scam convict Lalu Yadav’s MLA son Tejashwi Yadav called for a protest against the rapes for ‘dignity of Bharat Mata’s daughters’ at Jantar Mantar last evening. …

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