Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases final candidates’ list, Arvind Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi, Atishi from Kalkaji
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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 लायेंगे केजरीवाल 🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/YVgypI9mR9 — AAP December 15, 2024 In the second list released by the AAP, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisoida was fielded from Jangpura instead of Patparganj, leading to speculation that other senior leaders may also move to different constituencies. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said the BJP will release its list of candidates in due course and that the time has come for the AAP to face the public and learn a lesson.

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Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging his election from New Delhi
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Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging his election from New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued a notice PWD and water minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on a plea challenging his election from the New Delhi assembly constituency in the recently concluded Vidhan Sabha polls. Verma defeated former chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, which the latter represented since 2013, by over 4,000 votes in …

Delhi HC Issues Notice To Atishi On Plea Challenging Her Assembly Election Win
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Delhi HC Issues Notice To Atishi On Plea Challenging Her Assembly Election Win

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to AAP leader Atishi on a plea challenging her election on grounds of alleged corrupt practices during the recently concluded assembly polls, news agency PTI reported. Delhi HC issues notice to former CM Atishi on plea challenging her election in assembly polls in 2025 on grounds of alleged corrupt practices — Press …

Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging election
1 day, 2 hours ago

Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging election

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response from Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma on a petition challenging his election from New Delhi constituency in the 2025 Assembly polls. Justice Jasmeet Singh also sought response of the Election Commission of India and 23 candidates, including AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who contested the elections from …

Delhi speaker nominates 14 MLAs to MCD in run up to civic polls
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Delhi speaker nominates 14 MLAs to MCD in run up to civic polls

Hindustan Times  

Delhi speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday nominated 11 Bharatiya Janata Party and three Aam Aadmi Party legislators to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, who will form a part of the electoral college that elects the mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi. The BJP MLAs nominated to MCD are Anil Sharma, Chandan Choudhary, Jitender Mahajan, Karnail Singh, Manoj Kumar Shokeen, Neelam …

AAP calls 4 Punjab ministers to Delhi amid Cabinet reshuffle speculations: Sources
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AAP calls 4 Punjab ministers to Delhi amid Cabinet reshuffle speculations: Sources

India Today  

Amid growing speculation of a cabinet reshuffle in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party leadership has summoned four state ministers to Delhi, with potential changes in their portfolios, sources said on Saturday. Punjab ministers Tarunpreet Sondh, Ravjot Singh, Lalchand Kataruchak, and Kuldeep Dhaliwal visited the party headquarters in Delhi, fuelling anticipation of an imminent reshuffle. Reports suggest that the AAP is …

Delhi AAP Gets New President, Manish Sisodia Is Punjab Unit In-Charge
6 days, 2 hours ago

Delhi AAP Gets New President, Manish Sisodia Is Punjab Unit In-Charge

ABP News  

Delhi AAP New President: The Aam Aadmi Party has undertaken a major organisational reshuffle across six states, with senior leader Manish Sisodia appointed as the Punjab in-charge. The appointment of in-charges for four states and new presidents for two states was approved.” Regarding Punjab, Pathak confirmed that Manish Sisodia will be the in-charge, with Satyendar Jain as the co-in-charge. आम …

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

New Indian Express  

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

Saurabh Bharadwaj is AAP's new Delhi convenor, Manish Sisodia gets Punjab task
6 days, 9 hours ago

Saurabh Bharadwaj is AAP's new Delhi convenor, Manish Sisodia gets Punjab task

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has rejigged the party leadership, appointing Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new convenor of the party's Delhi unit. The former Delhi Chief Minister's ex-deputy Manish Sisodia has been appointed as Punjab incharge, while Satyendar Jain will be his co-incharge. The Punjab Police also detained key protest leaders, including fasting activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
1 week, 2 days ago

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
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BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections
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BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 16 The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the state legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of …

No talks of alliance yet, AAP ready to contest Goa, Gujarat polls alone: Atishi
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No talks of alliance yet, AAP ready to contest Goa, Gujarat polls alone: Atishi

India Today  

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Monday said that the party would contest the 2027 elections in Goa and Gujarat alone without opting for an alliance with Congress. She said that the people of Goa voted the BJP to power in 2022, but at the same time, the Congress won 11 seats, and 8 of its MLAs later joined …

‘Pakistan’ skillfully woven by Kapil Mishra to garner votes in 2020: Delhi Court - ‘brazen attempt to promote enmity’
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‘Pakistan’ skillfully woven by Kapil Mishra to garner votes in 2020: Delhi Court - ‘brazen attempt to promote enmity’

Live Mint  

A Delhi court on March 7 dismissed a plea of Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra against the summons issued to him for making "objectionable statements" and violating the model code of conduct in 2020 assembly elections. Brazen attempt to promote enmity Mishra’s statements, the court said, appeared to be "a brazen attempt to promote enmity on the grounds of religion …

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

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

India Today  

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

Six-time MLA Mohan Singh Bisht all set to be elected as Delhi’s Deputy Speaker today
1 month ago

Six-time MLA Mohan Singh Bisht all set to be elected as Delhi’s Deputy Speaker today

The Hindu  

Six-time MLA Mohan Singh Bisht, whom the Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated for the Deputy Speaker’s post, is all set to be elected to the chair on Thursday. During the course of the Assembly session, which has been extended till March 3, the Speaker is likely to table another CAG report, which pertains to the renovation of the 6, Flagstaff …

Will Arvind Kejriwal enter Rajya Sabha from Punjab? AAP's ‘big responsibility’ answer
1 month ago

Will Arvind Kejriwal enter Rajya Sabha from Punjab? AAP's ‘big responsibility’ answer

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party has refuted speculation about party supremo Arvind Kejriwal becoming a Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, news agency PTI reported. "Arvind Kejriwal will not go to the Rajya Sabha because he has the big responsibility of the party's expansion in the country and he is working on it," senior party leader Somnath Bharti told PTI. On Wednesday, …

Who is Sanjeev Arora, AAP's RS MP fielded for Ludhiana bypoll, fueling Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha entry buzz?
1 month ago

Who is Sanjeev Arora, AAP's RS MP fielded for Ludhiana bypoll, fueling Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha entry buzz?

Hindustan Times  

Sanjeev Arora, the Rajya Sabha MP from Aam Aadmi Party, was named as the candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll in Punjab. The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday named Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly byelection. AAP has seven members in the Rajya Sabha from Punjab -- Pathak, Raghav Chadha, former cricketer …

AAP denies speculations of Arvind Kejriwal entry to Rajya Sabha
1 month ago

AAP denies speculations of Arvind Kejriwal entry to Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Amid the announcement of the AAP to name Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll, in Punjab, speculations took speed that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is planning to go to Rajya Sabha. All AAP members in Rajya Sabha, either from Delhi or Punjab, have their terms ending either in 2028 or 2030. Speaking …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Arvind Kejriwal in Rajya Sabha buzz after AAP's bypoll move, party denies
1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal in Rajya Sabha buzz after AAP's bypoll move, party denies

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday fielded its Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in the Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll, intensifying buzz over party chief Arvind Kejriwal's entry to Parliament. Initially, it was believed that Kejriwal would make his Rajya Sabha entry via Arora's vacant seat. AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar not only rejected buzz over Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha entry, but …

Arvind Kejriwal To Take Rajya Sabha Route From Punjab? Congress Veteran Has This To Say
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Arvind Kejriwal To Take Rajya Sabha Route From Punjab? Congress Veteran Has This To Say

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal entering the Rajya Sabha, Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that the move is certain. #WATCH | On speculations around AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal entering Rajya Sabha, Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa says, "This will 100% happen. After Punjab AAP MLAs' Meeting With Kejriwal, BJP's …

Rahul Gandhi’s Congress Faces Uphill Battle in Gujarat Assembly Election
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Congress Faces Uphill Battle in Gujarat Assembly Election

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 25, 2025 20:07 IST - 6 MINS READ Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought to instil confidence in his party members on July 6 in Ahmedabad, declaring that the Congress would defeat the BJP in the upcoming State Assembly election. I am giving this in writing.” Rahul Gandhi’s remarks …

Congress steps up Punjab AAP MLAs 'exodus' claim, ruling party says 'nonsense'
1 month ago

Congress steps up Punjab AAP MLAs 'exodus' claim, ruling party says 'nonsense'

India Today  

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has reiterated his claim that 32 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs were in touch with him and a few others were in contact with the BJP, stepping up his suggestion of a possible exodus. Bajwa went on to say that he would present all the AAP legislators who want to join Congress in front of …

Delhi elections a wake-up call for Cong, INDIA bloc
1 month ago

Delhi elections a wake-up call for Cong, INDIA bloc

Live Mint  

Even before the Delhi assembly election results were out, people had started speculating whether “INDIA bloc" was signing its death warrant. But key coalition members regret conceding far too many seats to Congress in the 2020 assembly elections. That’s why at the last assembly election Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam gave the Congress only half the number of seats it was allocated …

Haryana municipal elections a low-key affair for JJP, INLD, AAP
1 month ago

Haryana municipal elections a low-key affair for JJP, INLD, AAP

The Hindu  

Less than six months after a closely fought Assembly poll, the Congress and the ruling BJP are gearing up for yet another contest in Haryana with the election to 33 municipal bodies, including eight municipal corporations, slated for March 2. JJP fields only two candidates The Dushyant Chautala-led JJP had joined hands with the BJP to contest the elections to …

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
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1 month ago

Atishi Named Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Former Delhi CM Atishi chosen as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
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1 month ago

Former Delhi CM Atishi chosen as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

The Hindu  

The The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday unanimously elected former Delhi Chief Minister and Kalkaji MLA Atishi as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly. दिल्ली विधानसभा में आम आदमी पार्टी के विधायक दल की नेता की जिम्मेदारी सौंपने के लिए 'आप' के राष्ट्रीय संयोजक @ArvindKejriwal जी और विधायक दल का आभार। दिल्ली की जनता ने हमें विपक्ष की भूमिका …

AAP MLAs select Atishi as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
1 month ago

AAP MLAs select Atishi as Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Live Mint  

Former Chief Minister of Delhi and AAP leader, Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly during a meeting of AAP MLAs on Sunday, the party said. After making the big announcement about LoP, the party said newly appointed Leader of Opposition Atishi, Durgesh Pathak, Mahesh Kumar Khinchi, Ravinder Bhardwaj and Mukesh Goel will lod a …

AAP MLAs Choose Atishi As Their Leader In Delhi Assembly
1 month ago

AAP MLAs Choose Atishi As Their Leader In Delhi Assembly

ABP News  

AAP MLAs have named former Chief Minister Atishi as Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. While making the announcement, AAP leader Gopal Rai said, "In the legislative party meeting today, it has been unanimously decided that Atishi will be the leader of the opposition in the Delhi Assembly.In challenging times, Atishi has served the people of Delhi as the …

Atishi named as LoP in AAP legislative party meeting, first woman to hold position in Delhi assembly
1 month ago

Atishi named as LoP in AAP legislative party meeting, first woman to hold position in Delhi assembly

India TV News  

Atishi named as LoP in AAP legislative party meeting, first woman to hold position in Delhi assembly The Aam Aadmi Party held the meeting of the legislative party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal and elected Atishi as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. The Aam Aadmi Party held a meeting with their legislative party members on Sunday …

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal
1 month ago

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Punjabi actress Sonia Mann joins AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal Sonia Mann joins AAP: Sonia Mann is a Punjabi actress who has appeared in various films in multiple languages and has collaborated with famous singers. Sonia Mann joins AAP: Punjabi actress and daughter of Kirti Kisan Union leader Baldev Singh, Sonia Mann, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday …

Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, 1st woman to hold post
1 month ago

Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, 1st woman to hold post

India Today  

Former Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi was on Sunday chosen by party MLAs to become the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. Atishi's elevation as the Leader of Opposition is significant given the fact that top AAP leaders, including Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Saurabh Bharadwaj lost from their respective seats in the recently-held election. Atishi thanked Kejriwal and …

Will restructure frontal groups to strengthen AAP’s presence: Rai
1 month ago

Will restructure frontal groups to strengthen AAP’s presence: Rai

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party Delhi convener Gopal Rai said on Saturday that his party will restructure the frontal groups to strengthen AAP’s presence and address communication gaps wherever they exist. In the recent Delhi Assembly election, the BJP defeated AAP by bagging 48 seats and reducing the latter’s tally to 22. Atishi writes to CM AAP leader Atishi on Saturday wrote …

Arvinder Singh Lovely Appointed Delhi Assembly Pro Tem Speaker, First Session To Be Held On Feb 24
1 month ago

Arvinder Singh Lovely Appointed Delhi Assembly Pro Tem Speaker, First Session To Be Held On Feb 24

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday appointed Bharatiya Janata Party Arvinder Singh Lovely the pro tem speaker of the Delhi Assembly. "I hereby appoint Shri Arvinder Singh Lovely, a Member of the newly elected Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to perform the duties of the Office of the Speaker from the commencement of the said …

Atishi seeks appointment to meet Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to discuss issue of women's monthly aid
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1 month ago

Atishi seeks appointment to meet Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to discuss issue of women's monthly aid

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has sought a meeting of AAP MLAs with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to discuss the ₹2,500 monthly aid to women promised by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party earlier during the Assembly poll campaign. In a letter to Ms. Gupta on Saturday, Atishi questioned why a scheme on the financial aid to women was not …

Delhi: AAP MLAs to take oath on February 24, LoP announcement after that, says Gopal Rai
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1 month ago

Delhi: AAP MLAs to take oath on February 24, LoP announcement after that, says Gopal Rai

India TV News  

Delhi: AAP MLAs to take oath on February 24, LoP announcement after that, says Gopal Rai Delhi LoP announcement: By winning 22 seats in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, AAP is now the opposition party in the National Capital. Senior leader and one of the few top winning candidates of the Party, Gopal Rai shared an update regarding the …

Punjab Holds the Key to AAP’s Future After Delhi Defeat
1 month ago

Punjab Holds the Key to AAP’s Future After Delhi Defeat

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 21, 2025 12:27 IST - 9 MINS READ The fall of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi Assembly election has sent shock waves through Punjab, the only State where the party currently holds power. Following the AAP’s crushing defeat, party convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, his …

The perception shift against the AAP in the Delhi election
1 month, 1 week ago

The perception shift against the AAP in the Delhi election

The Hindu  

The 2025 Delhi Assembly election was nothing short of a political turning point, reshaping the electoral landscape of India’s capital in ways few had anticipated. However, all the gains were undone in the final phase, with the AAP’s vote share among women dropping to 50.2%, while the BJP and Congress gained at its expense, rising to 41.8% and 6.1%, respectively. …

Who will be Leader of Opposition from AAP in Delhi Assembly? Take a look at probable names
1 month, 1 week ago

Who will be Leader of Opposition from AAP in Delhi Assembly? Take a look at probable names

India TV News  

Who will be Leader of Opposition from AAP in Delhi Assembly? Take a look at probable names The AAP is set to take on the role of opposition in the Delhi Assembly for the first time after its defeat to the BJP. The Aam Aadmi Party is yet to announce its LoP after facing a setback in the recently concluded …

From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties
1 month, 1 week ago

From Chaudhary Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta; here’s list of Delhi’s CMs and ruling parties

Firstpost  

The BJP won the Delhi assembly polls earlier this month, clinching 48 seats in the 70-seat assembly. The party returned to the power almost 27 years The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday finally revealed the name of Delhi’s next chief minister, ending an 11-day suspense. Gupta would be Delhi’s fourth woman chief minister, following BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, the Congress’s Sheila …

Delhi new CM to be named today: These BJP women leaders in contention for the post
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi new CM to be named today: These BJP women leaders in contention for the post

Hindustan Times  

The name of the next chief minister of Delhi will be announced in the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party meeting to be held at the party's Delhi unit office on Wednesday evening, February 19. The BJP has come to power after 27 years, defeating Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party in the February 5 Delhi assembly election. Follow Delhi new CM …

Delhi CM suspense to end today? BJP MLAs to meet for electing leader| 10 points
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi CM suspense to end today? BJP MLAs to meet for electing leader| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated decision regarding who will be the next chief minister of Delhi is likely to be taken on Wednesday during a meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs' ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Ramlila Maidan on February 20. Virendra Sachdeva, President of Delhi BJP, along with other senior BJP leaders, inspected the preparations for the upcoming oath ceremony of …

‘Delhi may see three BJP CMs in next five years’, predicts AAP's Gopal Rai
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Delhi may see three BJP CMs in next five years’, predicts AAP's Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

Gopal Rai, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi minister, rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party for delaying naming a chief minister for Delhi, suggesting that the city could end up with three different CMs over the next five years, just as it did during the last BJP tenure. AAP leader Gopal Rai Gopal Rai pointed out that while the …

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

BJP may pick woman CM for Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

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

AAP questions BJP's delay in naming Delhi CM, says party has 'no face' to run govt
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP questions BJP's delay in naming Delhi CM, says party has 'no face' to run govt

The Hindu  

Launching a fresh attack on the BJP over its delay in announcing the chief minister and the cabinet for Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said the saffron party has "no face" to run the government. Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Delhi's acting Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of lacking a credible leader to govern …

Delhi government formation LIVE: BJP to hold legislative party meeting likely on February 19
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi government formation LIVE: BJP to hold legislative party meeting likely on February 19

The Hindu  

This live blog is now closed Bharatiya Janata Party’s legislative party meeting has been postponed from February 17 to most likely on Wednesday, a party source said. The BJP fielded Mr. Verma against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi and became a key figure after defeating Mr. Kejriwal. He has served as the Delhi BJP president and was also …

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

Aam Aadmi Party: The ‘common’ party

The Hindu  

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

Three AAP councillors join BJP; triple-engine govt. on way in Delhi, says Sachdeva
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1 month, 1 week ago

Three AAP councillors join BJP; triple-engine govt. on way in Delhi, says Sachdeva

The Hindu  

Three Aam Aadmi Party councillors — Anita Basoya, Nikhil Chaprana, and Dharmveer Singh — on Saturday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the mayoral polls scheduled in April. Welcoming the three councillors to the party, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said, “The Capital will soon get a triple-engine government, with the BJP at the Centre, the State and soon …

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