MCD Election: Key Issues for Voters & Where BJP, AAP & Congress Stand on Them
2 years ago

MCD Election: Key Issues for Voters & Where BJP, AAP & Congress Stand on Them

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The counting of votes started at 8 am on Wednesday for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi where the BJP, Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party are vying for control. BJP’s 12 big promises for the MCD polls.Vote BJP for a better Delhi… pic.twitter.com/v608dEyZae — Amit Malviya November 25, 2022 In its manifesto, the BJP has claimed that ‘hundred per cent garbage will be processed through waste-to-energy conversion for a green and clean Delhi.’ AAP’s Perspective Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has promised that the AAP will clear three landfill sites in the city. Congress In its election manifesto, Congress has said it will work towards turning MCD monicker into Meri Chamakti Delhi based on six principal themes namely, “Pollution free Delhi, Corruption free Delhi, Dhalao free Delhi, Garbage free Delhi, Epidemic free Delhi and Debt free financially reliant Delhi.” MCD polls: Congress pledges empowerment of RWAs, timely delivery of serviceshttps://t.co/Ta76iX8CaD pic.twitter.com/FkQYm0YVSO— Ajay Maken April 18, 2017 Bad Roads The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has jurisdiction over roads in Delhi that are less than 60 feet wide, which includes all roads in the colonies. “In the story of Delhi’s development, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit cannot be forgotten, while Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led the country on the path of development and secured its borders.” “Meri Chamakti Delhi aims to create a city where all residents participate in the local governance structure, a clean and tidy place that provides a good environment for future generations,” said Anil Kumar, the Delhi Congress chief. “Municipal governance is the most important tier of governance for citizens, but the AAP-BJP coalition has neglected and derailed MCD for their own vested interests.” The manifesto states that “the ongoing and unnecessary conflict between Kejriwal and the BJP-led municipal and central governments has caused innocent citizens to suffer.” Kumar stated that the Congress will work to change the MCD moniker to Meri Chamakti Delhi based on six major themes: “Pollution free Delhi, Corruption free Delhi, Dhalao free Delhi, Garbage free Delhi, Epidemic free Delhi, and Debt free financially reliant Delhi.” Kumar went on to say that Congress promised in its manifesto to double the salaries of civic body employees.

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How political showdown over Ambedkar's legacy could impact Delhi Assembly polls
5 days, 2 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

MCD approves proposal to allocate Rs 25 crore for assembly poll preparations
5 days, 2 hours ago

MCD approves proposal to allocate Rs 25 crore for assembly poll preparations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has approved a proposal to allocate Rs 25.35 crore to facilitate election preparations. The proposal, based on directives from the Election Commission and the chief electoral officer of Delhi, highlighted the need to maintain essential facilities for the elections scheduled in January or February 2025. “In …

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: BJP announces 17-member State Election Committee for upcoming polls
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6 days, 10 hours ago

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Delhi Elections 2025: What’s delaying BJP’s candidate list—Parliament session or organisational revamp?
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

Live Mint  

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

2025 Assembly Election: Ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal vs sons of two former CMs in New Delhi seat? A high-stakes showdown
1 week, 1 day ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases final candidates’ list, Arvind Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi, Atishi from Kalkaji
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1 week, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Delhi Elections 2025: Congress Announces 21 Names in Candidate List | ABP News
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Delhi Elections 2025: Congress Announces 21 Names in Candidate List | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has announced its first list of 21 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, with a significant move to field Sandeep Dixit, the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit, against Arvind Kejriwal in the prestigious New Delhi constituency. In addition to Sandeep Dixit, Congress has fielded other prominent leaders, including Devender Yadav, who will contest …

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list

Hindustan Times  

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

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Delhi assembly elections; Abdul Rehman gets ticket — check full list
1 week, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

No Alliance with Congress: Kejriwal on Delhi Polls
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1 week, 6 days ago

No Alliance with Congress: Kejriwal on Delhi Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

With the Delhi Assembly elections round the corner, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced that the party will contest the polls independently, ruling out chances of an alliance with the Congress. https://t.co/NgDUgQ8RDo AAP’s Confidence Despite Challenges Kejriwal’s statement reflects AAP’s confidence in its ability to fight the elections on its own, despite facing anti-incumbency challenges after nearly a decade …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Congress Gears Up for Delhi Elections
2 weeks ago

Congress Gears Up for Delhi Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The Delhi Congress is in no mood to give a walkover to the ruling AAP in the impending Assembly polls due early next year. A telltale sign of the Congress' intent can be made out from the fact that the party has, according to sources, decided to field "heavyweight" leaders like former Lok Sabha MP Sandeep Dikshit, Delhi party …

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP's election office for polls inaugurated
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Delhi assembly polls: AAP faces tough battle as BJP, Congress gear up for three-cornered fight
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone

Hindustan Times  

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

Congress to go solo in Delhi Assembly elections, announces no alliance with AAP
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Delhi Congress Launch Street Campaign to Challenge AAP Dominance Before 2025 Assembly Polls
4 weeks ago

Delhi Congress Launch Street Campaign to Challenge AAP Dominance Before 2025 Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 17:53 IST - 5 MINS READ It is around noon, and the narrow lane in Mahipalpur in South Delhi, with shops lining it on either side, is just stirring into activity. Taking a leaf out of former party chief Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Delhi unit of the party embarked on the Dilli Nyay …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Delhi Assembly Election: The Shape-Shifting Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Delhi Mayor Election Highlights: AAP candidate Mahesh Khichi elected mayor

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins Delhi Mayor elections

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Desultory Congress campaign may make BJP lose again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Desultory Congress campaign may make BJP lose again

New Indian Express  

Since 2014 Lok Sabha polls, its evident in every election in Delhi that BJP in assembly polls, with poll not being a direct referendum on the leadership of Narendra Modi, fails to touch the mark of 40 per cent votes in its favour. In 2013 polls, when the Congress had garnered about 15 percent votes, AAP got 28 seats and …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Delhi mayor moves Supreme Court over election of MCD standing committee member
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi mayor moves Supreme Court over election of MCD standing committee member

Hindustan Times  

Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi on Sunday approached the Supreme Court to challenge the recent election of the sixth member of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi standing committee. A major contention highlighted in the petition is the decision to appoint an Indian Administrative Service officer as the presiding officer of the election, rather than the mayor, which the AAP has previously …

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

Delhi: AAP vs BJP battle gets another front

Hindustan Times  

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

AAP loses three councillors to BJP on eve of MCD standing committee polls
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Delhi: AAP, BJP Face Off As MCD Begins First Polls To Select Ward Panels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: AAP, BJP Face Off As MCD Begins First Polls To Select Ward Panels

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 4 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi ward committee polls commenced at the agency headquarters here on Wednesday amid heavy security deployment. Polls for the formation of the ward committees in two zones -- City SP and Keshav Puram -- will not take place as the BJP and the AAP did not make nominations. The voting will be …

Delhi Commissioner, Mayor at odds over zonal committee elections
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Commissioner, Mayor at odds over zonal committee elections

The Hindu  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi witnessed high drama a day before the zonal committee elections, with Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday refusing to appoint presiding officers, saying her “conscience did not allow her to stand for an undemocratic election process” and MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar overruling her a few hours later, saying the polling will happen as per schedule. The …

MCD zonal committee polls: nominations filed; AAP, BJP seek control of crucial panel
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MCD zonal committee polls: nominations filed; AAP, BJP seek control of crucial panel

The Hindu  

A total of 66 councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Congress filed their nominations for the posts of the chairperson and the deputy chairperson of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi ’s zonal committees on Friday, the last day of filing nominations. The zonal committees are essential for the formation of the 18-member Standing Committee, …

MCD’s scorecard: ₹1cr spent on logistics, ₹34L on ruckus; civic work discussed, nil
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MCD’s scorecard: ₹1cr spent on logistics, ₹34L on ruckus; civic work discussed, nil

Hindustan Times  

Since January 1, 2023, there have been 30 meetings of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi house of councillors. A senior MCD official said that the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 mandates that at least one such meeting be held every month to deliberate on matters of public interest, civic issues and policy matters. “Ever since the inaugural house of councillors …

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav
5 months, 1 week ago

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Assembly elections, many AAP leaders joined Delhi Congress along with their supporters on Tuesday. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav welcomed a large number of AAP workers from Timarpur Assembly seat into the Congress fold by offering them the party scarf at the DPCC office, the party said. Meanwhile, the party also announced to …

Congress starts drive in Delhi to revamp local committees
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress starts drive in Delhi to revamp local committees

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To revive its grassroots strength for the 2025 Assembly elections, the Delhi Congress has initiated restructuring the party’s cadre by merging its ward-level committees with block committees. According to party officials, these mandalams will be entrusted with identifying and inducting 20 workers from political and social backgrounds to connect with voters and promote the party’s campaign. Officials said …

Congress starts preparing for 2025 Delhi assembly polls
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress starts preparing for 2025 Delhi assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi DPCC chief Devender Yadav during the Lok Sabha poll campaign. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee chief Devender Yadav on Tuesday addressed executive committee meetings of Adarsh Nagar and Karawal Nagar district units as part of the party’s bid to start preparations for the assembly polls in 2025. Congress leaders said a resolution was passed to hold monthly block-level meetings, …

AAP-Congress Alliance in Delhi: A Disintegrating Partnership Marked by Accusations and Governance Challenges
6 months, 1 week ago

AAP-Congress Alliance in Delhi: A Disintegrating Partnership Marked by Accusations and Governance Challenges

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2024 19:46 IST - 5 MINS READ After the Aam Aadmi Party -Congress alliance failed to make an impact in Delhi during the recent Lok Sabha election, both parties are at loggerheads once again. Riding on the Anna Hazare movement in 2011, AAP’s leader Arvind Kejriwal defeated three-term Delhi Chief Minister and Congress veteran Sheila Dikshit …

Delhi Lok Sabha elections on May 25: Know about the changes in metro, bus routes
7 months ago

Delhi Lok Sabha elections on May 25: Know about the changes in metro, bus routes

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Lok Sabha elections: As Delhi goes to poll on May 25 in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Delhi Transport Corporation have announced special measures. Delhi Lok Sabha elections: The DMRC announced that all metro lines in the capital will be operational from 4am onwards tomorrow. After 6:00 AM, …

Stage set for Delhi mayoral polls as AAP and BJP picks file nominations
8 months ago

Stage set for Delhi mayoral polls as AAP and BJP picks file nominations

Hindustan Times  

Councillors from the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday filed their nominations for the upcoming elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. For the AAP, Dev Nagar councillor Mahesh Kumar Khichi, 45, filed his nomination for the post of mayor, and Aman Vihar councillor Ravinder Bhardwaj, 35, will …

MCD mayoral elections: AAP fields its mayor, deputy mayor candidates for April 26 polls | Details here
8 months ago

MCD mayoral elections: AAP fields its mayor, deputy mayor candidates for April 26 polls | Details here

India TV News  

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its candidates for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi mayoral elections on April 26. 45-year-old Khichi currently serves as the representative of Dev Nagar ward number 84 in the MCD House and has been affiliated with the AAP since its establishment in 2012. Considering all of this, the party has decided to make him …

AAP fields Mahesh Khichi as its candidate for Delhi's MCD mayoral polls
8 months ago

AAP fields Mahesh Khichi as its candidate for Delhi's MCD mayoral polls

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday announced Devnagar ward councillor Mahesh Khichi as the party's candidate for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi mayoral polls. AAP leaders Gopal Rai and Durgesh Pathak address a press conference, in New Delhi While addressing the media briefing, Gopal Rai announced that Mahesh Khichi will be the AAP's mayor face while Aman Vihar councillor …

Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for Delhi Mayoral polls
8 months, 1 week ago

Aam Aadmi Party announces candidates for Delhi Mayoral polls

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday announced its Mayor and Deputy Mayor candidates for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. 84, as its candidate for the MCD Mayor post, Delhi AAP chief Gopal Rai announced at a press conference. Delhi minister Gopal Rai said the MCD mayor would be elected from reserved category councillors this year. Mahesh Khichi has been a …

Why Delhi mayoral polls is crucial for both BJP and AAP ahead of Lok Sabha
8 months, 1 week ago

Why Delhi mayoral polls is crucial for both BJP and AAP ahead of Lok Sabha

India Today  

The mayoral election in Delhi, scheduled for April 26, promises to be a key prelude to the forthcoming political calendar in the national capital. While these mayoral elections are generally considered a low-key affair, the active participation of the BJP, despite its numerical disadvantage, enlivens the political scene in Delhi. This mathematically intense exercise involves 250 councillors, 14 appointed members …

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