BJP slams AAP government in Delhi over fuel prices
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP slams AAP government in Delhi over fuel prices

The Hindu  

The Delhi BJP on Saturday staged a demonstration near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, demanding that the Delhi government reduce Value Added Tax on fuel prices, especially on diesel. Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta accused the Aam Aadmi Party Delhi government of allowing a “consistent rise” in diesel prices since it came to power in the Capital. “States like U.P, Haryana, Goa and other BJP or NDA ruled states have already reduced VAT on diesel but the Kejriwal government hasn’t,” Mr. Gupta said. Others agreed but Kejriwal seems least bothered about Delhiites and is only concerned with making money.” The BJP alleged that the Delhi government has earned ₹300 crores from VAT on diesel over the last eight months.

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No difference between PM Modi, Kejriwal: Rahul Gandhi slams INDIA ally, AAP chief reacts
3 days, 4 hours ago

No difference between PM Modi, Kejriwal: Rahul Gandhi slams INDIA ally, AAP chief reacts

India TV News  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing a rally in Delhi's Seelampur, launched a scathing attack on INDIA ally, saying that there is no difference between Aam Aadmi Party chief and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress' vision for a more inclusive India: Gandhi During his speech, Rahul Gandhi reiterated Congress' pledge to promote equality …

Toilet in Arvind Kejriwal's sheeshmahal more expensive than slums: Amit Shah
5 days, 4 hours ago

Toilet in Arvind Kejriwal's sheeshmahal more expensive than slums: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday accused Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal of building expensive toilets in his 'sheeshmahal', which, he claimed, were costlier than the entire slums of Delhi. The toilet in his 'sheeshmahal' is more expensive than the slums," Shah said while addressing the BJP's 'Slum Dwellers' conference in New Delhi. He …

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's jibe at PM Modi, BJP: 'Bin dulhe ki baraat'
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's jibe at PM Modi, BJP: 'Bin dulhe ki baraat'

Hindustan Times  

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday took a scathing jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the BJP's decision to not announce a chief ministerial face before the Delhi assembly election, saying he was surging ahead with a marriage procession without the groom. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh After PM Modi targeted the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of Delhi …

AAP Government Criticised for not Implementing Schemes for Delhi Farmers
1 week, 6 days ago

AAP Government Criticised for not Implementing Schemes for Delhi Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a major political face-off, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the AAP government for not implementing the Centre’s schemes for the farm sector in Delhi. In her rebuttal, the Delhi chief minister said, “The BJP talking about farmers is like Dawood giving a sermon on non-violence… The condition of farmers has never been as bad as …

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview
1 month, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview

ABP News  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, reflecting on his 177 days in jail, described the experience as mentally challenging, sharing that he was kept in isolation, lost significant weight, and had to approach the court to receive insulin. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, he accused the BJP of targeting him and the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming that if …

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls
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1 month, 1 week ago

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls

ABP News  

In an exclusive interview with ABP News, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday issued a stark warning to Delhi voters about the Bharatiya Janata Party, terming the prospect of a "double engine government" as "dangerous." Outlining his vision for Delhi, Kejriwal listed four priorities, including transforming Delhi’s roads to match European standards, ensuring clean and continuous water …

Delhi Election: AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal Launches ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ Campaign; BJP Hits Back With ‘Charity’ Jibe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election: AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal Launches ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ Campaign; BJP Hits Back With ‘Charity’ Jibe

ABP News  

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign, eyeing the Delhi Assembly elections due to be held in February next year. "It is the duty of every government to ensure that welfare schemes reach every citizen but Kejriwal’s language makes it seem like he is distributing 'charity'," Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said. …

BJP, Congress slam AAP government over pollution in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP, Congress slam AAP government over pollution in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid rising pollution levels in the national capital, the BJP on Wednesday said the people of the city want the AAP Delhi government to take effective measures instead of playing the game of artificial rain. The Congress also came down on the city government with pollution level reaching ‘severe plus’ zone. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said …

Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi Assembly election is a ‘dharamyudh’ for AAP
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

AAP's Kejriwal Announces Another Campaign for Delhi Assembly Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP's Kejriwal Announces Another Campaign for Delhi Assembly Elections

Live Mint  

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will seek re-election in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February next year. Kejriwal highlighted his development background and claimed that he has been working for the people for 10 years, providing free electricity to Delhi residents during his previous tenure.

Petrol, Diesel Hike in Punjab: AAP government faces sharp criticism
4 months, 1 week ago

Petrol, Diesel Hike in Punjab: AAP government faces sharp criticism

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party -led government in Punjab on Thursday raised the retail price of petrol and diesel by increasing Value Added Tax, and abolishing the subsidy for consumers of power with load of over seven kilowatts. “In one of its most shameless moves ever, the AAP government has increased the prices of retail fuel and also withdrawn the scheme …

Delhi BJP asks AAP govt to explain how it spent clean air funds given by Centre
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi BJP asks AAP govt to explain how it spent clean air funds given by Centre

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janta Party MPs Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Bansuri Swaraj on Saturday asked the Delhi government to explain why it has not spent more than 70% of the funds it was given under the National Clean Air Programme, and criticised it for turning the Capital into one of the world’s most polluted cities. New Delhi, July 20 : Bharatiya Janata …

‘Lying is AAP’s habit': Cong leader on ‘concerns’ about jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health
6 months ago

‘Lying is AAP’s habit': Cong leader on ‘concerns’ about jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party for its statements regarding jailed Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's health. In recent times, AAP leaders have been expressing concern over Kejriwal's health saying that he is diabetes patient. On Saturday, senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh had claimed that Kejriwal lost 8.5 kg weight in prison and it could …

BJP, AAP trade barbs over ‘increase’ in Delhi power bills
6 months ago

BJP, AAP trade barbs over ‘increase’ in Delhi power bills

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party traded barbs on Wednesday over allegations of power hikes in the Capital. The Delhi BJP accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of “surreptitiously” increasing electricity tariffs under the guise of power purchase adjustment cost. PPAC is the surcharge component in power bills which is provided by electricity regulatory commissions to meet …

AAP members stage protest against fuel price hike
6 months, 4 weeks ago

AAP members stage protest against fuel price hike

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest at Freedom Park on Tuesday, condemning the State government’s recent fuel price hike. State organising secretary of the party Mohan Dasari, criticised the government’s financial policies, noting that since May 2023, excise taxes have been raised three times, property guideline rates by 25%, and various vehicle taxes have also increased. Mr. Dasari claimed …

How Arvind Kejriwal's release from jail gave a fillip to AAP campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Arvind Kejriwal's release from jail gave a fillip to AAP campaign

India Today  

What have I done? “This time, the people are angry,” claims Mahabal Mishra, AAP’s Lok Sabha candidate in the West Delhi seat. Before his bail, the party enlisted Kejriwal’s wife Sunita for over a month to hold massive road shows and invoke Delhi’s love for its “son, brother” who was “unjustly victimised”. What else can they say?” he says, while …

Delhi's worsening air pollution sparks blame game between AAP, BJP
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi's worsening air pollution sparks blame game between AAP, BJP

India Today  

As Delhi continued to remain shrouded under a thick blanket of haze for the fifth consecutive day, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has engaged in a blame game with the BJP over the worsening air pollution levels in the national capital. Addressing a press conference, Rai on Friday said that Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav should become "active" in …

AAP government failed to deliver promise of free electricity: Delhi Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

AAP government failed to deliver promise of free electricity: Delhi Congress

India Today  

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee chief Anil Kumar on Monday took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming that it has failed to fulfill its promise of providing free electricity, as the power tariff is set to rise in parts of Delhi. After the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission accepted the pleas of the private distribution companies, the power tariff is …

Petrol prices high in six non-BJP ruled States due to high VAT: Puri
2 years, 1 month ago

Petrol prices high in six non-BJP ruled States due to high VAT: Puri

The Hindu  

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that petrol prices remained high in six non-BJP ruled States of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Jharkhand as the State governments had not reduced value-added tax. High crude prices Asserting that currently petrol prices in India were one of the lowest, Mr. Puri said oil marketing companies together …

Gujarat Assembly elections | AAP’s promise of ‘Delhi model’ piques curiosity, stokes debate in BJP stronghold
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | AAP’s promise of ‘Delhi model’ piques curiosity, stokes debate in BJP stronghold

The Hindu  

Can the Aam Aadmi Party entice Gujarat, known for its mercantile culture, with the promise to replicate its “Delhi model” of administration and a slew of other incentives is a question bothering both its rivals, the Congress and the BJP, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the State. The AAP’s approach has broadly generated two kinds of responses among …

Delhi must choose between being AAPnirbhar and Atmanirbhar, says Amit Shah
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi must choose between being AAPnirbhar and Atmanirbhar, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the civic polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the people of Delhi have to decide whether they want to be AAPnirbhar or Atmanirbhar. Counter charge In response to Mr. Shah’s statement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that in the next municipal polls, the people will have to decide whether they want a …

Spirited battle: The Hindu Editorial on AAP and the Delhi excise policy
2 years, 4 months ago

Spirited battle: The Hindu Editorial on AAP and the Delhi excise policy

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has accused Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 14 others of corruption in the implementation of the Excise Policy 2021-22 in the National Capital Territory. On July 21, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena had recommended a CBI probe after the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government submitted a report alleging “ulterior motive of monetary …

'Delhi deceived, ₹144 cr rebate...': Liquor policy new AAP vs BJP flashpoint
2 years, 5 months ago

'Delhi deceived, ₹144 cr rebate...': Liquor policy new AAP vs BJP flashpoint

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal repeated a huge claim that his deputy Manish Sisodia would be arrested soon, the BJP hit back and gave details of the allegations against Delhi’s deputy chief minister. Kejriwal ji should give a logical explanation with all the details.” As the liquor policy turns out to be the latest flashpoint between the BJP …

BJP kicks off drive to ‘expose AAP model of development’ in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP kicks off drive to ‘expose AAP model of development’ in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta kickstarted the party’s ‘Pol Khol campaign’ against the AAP government in Delhi on Sunday from the Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency, where a bypoll is due to be held. Senior BJP leaders said the campaign will “expose” the AAP and its development model, which the party is trying to sell in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat after …

AAP Govt is Looking for Excuses to End Power Subsidy in Delhi: BJP
2 years, 8 months ago

AAP Govt is Looking for Excuses to End Power Subsidy in Delhi: BJP

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party government here is looking for ways and excuses to end power subsidy, the Delhi BJP alleged on Thursday, hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that electricity consumers can opt out of the subsidy scheme from October 1. While announcing the Delhi Cabinet’s decision on allowing consumers the option to leave the subsidy, if so desired …

Why AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is again taking on BJP and Narendra Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

Why AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is again taking on BJP and Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal’s attack on the BJP inside the Delhi Assembly was measured and well strategised. With time, despite becoming the chief minister of Delhi for the third time, Kejriwal has not been able to cut into the vote share of the BJP much. But, Kejriwal will have to cut into the BJP’s vote share to win Gujarat or even emerge …

Petrol, diesel prices: Will aam aadmi get relief from high fuel rates?
2 years, 10 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices: Will aam aadmi get relief from high fuel rates?

India Today  

Amid skyrocketing international oil prices, there are apprehensions that petrol and diesel prices across India will go up, pinching the common man's pocket. However, Puri said "the government will in the coming months also take whatever measures we have to, to make sure that our consumer gets relief to the extent we can." INTERNATIONAL OIL PRICES Observing that oil prices …

BJP launches 'referendum' across Delhi against AAP govt's new excise policy
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP launches 'referendum' across Delhi against AAP govt's new excise policy

India TV News  

The Delhi BJP on Friday launched its 'referendum' to collect opinion of 10 lakh city residents on the Kejriwal government's new excise policy. The new excise policy is making the youth directionless by promoting alcohol with the opening of 850 liquor stores across the city, Gupta, the councillor from West Patel Nagar, alleged. Gupta said that Delhi BJP's fears have …

Petrol price in Delhi to get cheaper by Rs 8 per litre as govt slashes VAT to 19.40%
3 years, 1 month ago

Petrol price in Delhi to get cheaper by Rs 8 per litre as govt slashes VAT to 19.40%

Firstpost  

The decision was taken in a meeting of the Delhi cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to reduce the Value-Added Tax on petrol, bringing down the price of the fuel in the city by about Rs 8 per litre. At a cabinet meeting chaired by Kejriwal, it was decided that the …

Petrol, diesel prices are rising but why govt does not look worried
3 years, 10 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices are rising but why govt does not look worried

India Today  

Petrol and diesel prices rose on Wednesday for the ninth consecutive day. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has already ruled out the possibility of the government intervening to regulate petrol and diesel prices in order to check the cost of fuel. Any increase in petrol and diesel prices led to a backlash against the government, and rising prices in the international …

Kejriwal Woos Farmers With Eye on Punjab Polls, But What About His Responsibility Towards Delhi Voters?
4 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal Woos Farmers With Eye on Punjab Polls, But What About His Responsibility Towards Delhi Voters?

News 18  

Two famous thinkers of the last century had almost common comment to make on politics, which said, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” The first person to be attributed this quote is Sir Ernest John Pickstone Benn, a British publisher, writer and political …

Petrol, diesel prices see big hike in Delhi today after increase in VAT
4 years, 8 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices see big hike in Delhi today after increase in VAT

Live Mint  

After being stable for about 50 days, the price of diesel went up by ₹7.10 a litre in Delhi and that of petrol by ₹1.67 per litre today after the Delhi government increased value added tax on the two auto fuels. Petrol prices in Delhi rose to ₹71.26 a litre as against ₹69.59 per litre while diesel rates climbed to …

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Has the AAP government lived up to its promises on power?
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Has the AAP government lived up to its promises on power?

Firstpost  

At 80-plus, Raj Rani Bhalla who lives with her working daughter in a four-bedroom apartment in East Delhi, manages every aspect of her household. AAP will take measures to provide relief from rising power bills, namely by generating cheaper electricity, improving transmission efficiency, fixing billing defects and correcting meter defects.” When there were power outages in the winter of 2018, …

BJP, AAP blame each other for high onion price in Delhi
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP, AAP blame each other for high onion price in Delhi

The Quint  

New Delhi, Nov 29 Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday blamed each other for the rise in onion prices in the national capital. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari said the biggest reason for onion price inflation was hoarding while the second big reason was the "bad politics by the Arvind Kejriwal-led government which refused …

Not our responsibility to pay other states for tech to stop stubble burning: AAP to Javadekar
5 years, 2 months ago

Not our responsibility to pay other states for tech to stop stubble burning: AAP to Javadekar

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The AAP on Monday said it's Punjab and Haryana's responsibility to help their farmers in acquiring technology to avoid burning stubble, hours after Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar jibed the Delhi government that it was more interested in promoting itself than improving the air quality. Javadekar had said the Delhi government should give ₹1,500 crore, which he added …

BJP Govt will provide cheaper power than AAP in Delhi: Vijay Goel
5 years, 2 months ago

BJP Govt will provide cheaper power than AAP in Delhi: Vijay Goel

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha MP and former BJP Delhi President Vijay Goel on Sunday said that if BJP comes to power in Delhi, it will give cheaper electricity than the AAP government. Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday said that the BJP will withdraw the scheme of giving free 200 unit electricity if it comes to power in Delhi. BJP will …

Congress, AAP are ignoring ‘mushrooming’ mosques in Delhi, claims BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh
5 years, 6 months ago

Congress, AAP are ignoring ‘mushrooming’ mosques in Delhi, claims BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh

Firstpost  

A day after claiming that mosques were ‘mushrooming’ on roads and government land in the national capital, West Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma Wednesday accused the Congress and AAP of ignoring the issue for vote bank politics. Congress and AAP leaders hit back at the BJP accusing it of ‘communalising’ the issue for political gains in the Delhi …

Kejriwal blames 'atmosphere' for AAP's defeat in Delhi
5 years, 7 months ago

Kejriwal blames 'atmosphere' for AAP's defeat in Delhi

The Quint  

New Delhi, May 29 Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed the political "atmosphere" and the perceived Modi-Rahul fight for his own party's poor showing in the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. "During the Lok Sabha elections, our volunteers ran a superb campaign putting all their energies into it," Kejriwal said in the letter. The BJP …

Mixed bag
5 years, 10 months ago

Mixed bag

The Hindu  

FOUR years ago, in February 2015, when the Bharatiya Janata Party looked confident of winning the Delhi elections riding on the “Modi wave”, the Aam Aadmi Party won by a thumping majority with 67 seats in the 70-member Assembly. Parallelly, the party is Put simply, the AAP and its government in Delhi have not done enough to coalesce people’s initial …

Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Punjab MLAs who quit AAP, calls them 'opportunists and greedy for tickets'
5 years, 11 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Punjab MLAs who quit AAP, calls them 'opportunists and greedy for tickets'

Firstpost  

The Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also accused the Punjab government of ignoring the Dalit community, backward classes and poor. Kejriwal, who launched his party’s campaign for upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Punjab by addressing a rally in Barnala, also attacked the Congress-led state government and said it had “betrayed” people as it failed to deliver on its poll promises. …

Delhi government refuses to cut VAT on fuel prices; ‘state already in loss’, says Sisodia
6 years, 3 months ago

Delhi government refuses to cut VAT on fuel prices; ‘state already in loss’, says Sisodia

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Tuesday refused to reduce the value added tax from the prices of petrol and diesel. Commenting on the development, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the state government is already running in loss. Protesting the Delhi government’s move, Union Minister Vijay Goel rode a cycle in Delhi's Paharganj area on Tuesday. The minister further said …

Akali Dal protests against high fuel taxes in Punjab
6 years, 6 months ago

Akali Dal protests against high fuel taxes in Punjab

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal staged a statewide protest on Tuesday, demanding that the Congress government in Punjab cut down its share of taxes on petrol and diesel. The Akali Dal leaders and workers protested at almost all district headquarters, including Ludhiana, Tarn Taran, Rupnagar, Mansa, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ferozepur and Amritsar, and later submitted a memorandum to the local authorities seeking …

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