'Congress Has Gained from Amarinder Singh's Exit': Punjab CM
3 years, 1 month ago

'Congress Has Gained from Amarinder Singh's Exit': Punjab CM

The Quint  

In an interview with NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain, Congress Chief Minster Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday, 24 November, claimed that the Congress has gained from Captain Amarinder Singh's exit. After leading the Congress party to victory in the 2017 state elections, Singh had resigned as the chief minister in September following a power tussle with Navjot Singh Sidhu. Channi also retorted to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's accusation that he was an imposter, a 'fake Kejriwal' who was copying the Aam Aadmi Party's pre-poll promises. "When he realised he made a mistake by calling me a 'fake Aam Aadmi', he is now saying I am 'fake Kejriwal'."

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Delhi Elections: Rahul Gandhi invokes Sheila Dikshit in first rally; takes on PM Modi, Kejriwal over Adani, caste census
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Delhi Elections: Rahul Gandhi invokes Sheila Dikshit in first rally; takes on PM Modi, Kejriwal over Adani, caste census

Live Mint  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi went on an all-out attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in his first Delhi rally ahead of the Assembly elections in the national capital, as he harped on his favourite topics of “Adani," “caste census,” and "love.” Rahul Gandhi highlighted the state of Delhi under former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's leadership …

AAP, Congress to go solo in Punjab, says Kejriwal: ‘Mutual agreement, no bad blood’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP, Congress to go solo in Punjab, says Kejriwal: ‘Mutual agreement, no bad blood’

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, it appears, will not be in alliance in Punjab for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, as AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that the two parties had ‘mutually agreed’ to contest separately in the border state. New Delhi, Feb 18 : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal …

Kejriwal seeks time from Kharge & Rahul; Cong leader tells him ‘say sorry first’
1 year, 7 months ago

Kejriwal seeks time from Kharge & Rahul; Cong leader tells him ‘say sorry first’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday sought time from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and ex-MP Rahul Gandhi against the Centre's ordinance over control of administrative services in the national capital. Chavan Centre in Mumbai “Sought time this morning to meet Cong President Sh Kharge ji and Sh Rahul Gandhi ji to seek Cong support in Parl against undemocratic n …

Delhi Congress claims AAP tried to ’misled’ councillors with ’false promises’
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Congress claims AAP tried to ’misled’ councillors with ’false promises’

Live Mint  

A day after its unit Vice-President and two councillors defected to Aam Aadmi Party, the Delhi Congress claimed that they are still with the Congress and alleged that the workers were enticed with blandishments by AAP. In a press conference, Anil Kumar, President of the Delhi Congress Committee accused AAP of misleading newly-elected Congress councillors with inducements and false promises. …

Gujarat: Congress trains guns on Kejriwal, calls him 'biggest liar' and his party 'most corrupt'
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat: Congress trains guns on Kejriwal, calls him 'biggest liar' and his party 'most corrupt'

India TV News  

Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar on Thursday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections later this year, while accusing it of being the "most corrupt" party and its national convener Arvind Kejriwal the "biggest liar". Kumar expressed confidence that the Congress would give a befitting reply to the AAP in the Gujarat Assembly polls expected to be …

Gandhis solely responsible for Congress rout in recent polls in 5 states, says Amarinder Singh
2 years, 10 months ago

Gandhis solely responsible for Congress rout in recent polls in 5 states, says Amarinder Singh

India Today  

Holding the Gandhi family responsible for the Congress’ poor performance in the recent Assembly polls, Punjab Lok Congress chief and former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress Working Committee for trying to put the blame on him instead. Captain Amarinder Singh resigned as the chief minister of Punjab and quit the Congress party after …

'Congress will never learn...': Amarinder Singh's blast after Punjab disaster
2 years, 10 months ago

'Congress will never learn...': Amarinder Singh's blast after Punjab disaster

Hindustan Times  

Ex Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh lashed out at the Congress Friday after spokesperson Randeep Surjewala blamed '4.5 years of anti-incumbency under Captain.' Full list of winners for 2022 Punjab Assembly election Speaking shortly after Arvind Kejriwal's AAP recorded a landslide victory - winning 92 of the Assembly's 117 seats - Surjewala yesterday claimed voters' ill-feeling against Singh, who quit …

'Who is responsible for Congress humiliating defeat in UP, Manipur, Goa, Uttrakhand?' Amarinder hits back
2 years, 10 months ago

'Who is responsible for Congress humiliating defeat in UP, Manipur, Goa, Uttrakhand?' Amarinder hits back

India TV News  

Highlights Amarinder Singh hit back at the Congress which had held him accountable for its poor show in Punjab Amarinder after a bitter a exit from the Congress, also lost from Patiala Punjab voted in favour of AAP as they were unhappy with Amarinder's regime, Congress alleged Former Congress leader and Punjab former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday …

'Look Around You': Stop Mocking Migrants, Oppn Tells Channi as 'UP, Bihar ke Bhaiyye' Comment Snowballs
2 years, 10 months ago

'Look Around You': Stop Mocking Migrants, Oppn Tells Channi as 'UP, Bihar ke Bhaiyye' Comment Snowballs

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s statement on “UP, Bihar ke bhaiyye” has triggered a massive row, with several leaders and parties calling out the “insult” and slamming Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who shared the stage with Channi and cheered him on, for calling herself “UP ki Beti” and seeking votes in the state. Attacking Channi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar …

As AAP Leads Poll Narrative in Punjab, Congress Rejigs Strategy; Channi Pitched as ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’
2 years, 11 months ago

As AAP Leads Poll Narrative in Punjab, Congress Rejigs Strategy; Channi Pitched as ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’

News 18  

The Congress is being forced to re-strategise after an internal assessment and a few senior state party leaders are of the view that the Aam Aadmi Party is emerging as the “real contender” in 2022 Punjab elections, scheduled to be held on February 20. Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunil Jakhar had told Rahul that the AAP was the …

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face

India Today  

Congratulations Congress for announcing a Reta Chor as your Punjab chief minister face, tweeted the Aam Aadmi Party after Rahul Gandhi declared Charanjit Singh Channi as Congress party's CM face for Punjab on Sunday. Cong looted Punjab in five years, says Bikram Singh Majithia While talking to India Today, former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia said the Congress party …

Punjab assembly election: Charanjit Singh Channi to file defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab assembly election: Charanjit Singh Channi to file defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said he will file a defamation case against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for dubbing him a dishonest man after the ED carried out some raids, including on the premises of the Congress leader's nephew. Channi said he never wants a person, holding a chief minister's post, to face a situation where he …

Navjot Singh Sidhu accuses Kejriwal of selling lies in Punjab; calls Capt Amarinder 'shameless'| Exclusive
3 years ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu accuses Kejriwal of selling lies in Punjab; calls Capt Amarinder 'shameless'| Exclusive

India Today  

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused him of selling lies during his recent visit to the poll-bound state. Navjot Singh Sidhu said, "Kejriwal has been selling lies in Punjab and the Aam Aadmi Party's lies have been exposed. SIDHU ON CAPTAIN AMARINDER …

Punjab Polls: Arvind Kejriwal Targets Congress, SAD; Seeks One Chance for AAP to Form Govt
3 years ago

Punjab Polls: Arvind Kejriwal Targets Congress, SAD; Seeks One Chance for AAP to Form Govt

News 18  

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Congress government in Punjab of being the most corrupt and hypocritical in the history of the state. Kejriwal said people should decide whether they want a puppet government or a pro-people government that will build schools and hospitals as he sought votes for AAP candidate from Lambi Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The Delhi …

Congress brought change, took reins of power from elites: Punjab CM Channi
3 years, 1 month ago

Congress brought change, took reins of power from elites: Punjab CM Channi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi said on Saturday that his elevation to the state’s top executive position has given the poor confidence and is a victory for the country’s democratic system. And, that is why all programmes of the Punjab government are towards providing relief to the poor and middle-class people,” the chief minister said at the …

This dark-complexioned man doesn't make false promises: Kejriwal attacks Channi
3 years, 1 month ago

This dark-complexioned man doesn't make false promises: Kejriwal attacks Channi

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday kept up the attack on Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over the "kale angrez" jibe, saying he may be dark complexioned but his intent is clear and he doesn't make false promises. The Delhi CM also promised free and quality education to those born in Punjab and announced to give an …

Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Arvind Kejriwal says intention 'fair'
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab poll battle heats up as CM Channi calls AAP 'kale angrej' party, Arvind Kejriwal says intention 'fair'

India Today  

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday dubbed the AAP a party of “kale angrej” trying to win the 2022 state assembly elections, prompting his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal to retort that he may be black but his intention is fair. READ: Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi He further said these “kale angrej” are …

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi

India Today  

Addressing a rally in Moga’s Baghapurana on Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi called his Delhi counterpart and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal a rumour monger. Channi asked Kejriwal to differentiate between ‘Gulli Danda’ and ‘Bandar Killa’, Punjab’s two traditional sports. ANOTHER AAP MLA JOINS CONGRESS The AAP MLA from Raikot, Jagtar Singh Jagga, joined the Congress in the presence …

Who is the real 'Aam Aadmi'? Spat continues between Arvind Kejriwal, Charanjit Singh Channi
3 years, 1 month ago

Who is the real 'Aam Aadmi'? Spat continues between Arvind Kejriwal, Charanjit Singh Channi

India Today  

A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called his Punjab counterpart 'a fake Kejriwal', the war of words continues between the two chief ministers over the definition of 'aam aadmi'. Arvind Kejriwal and Charanjit Singh Channi have been trying to prove themselves as the real Aam Aadmi for quite sometime now with eyes on the Punjab Assembly Election next …

'Fake Kejriwal roaming in Punjab': Delhi CM hits out at Punjab's Channi
3 years, 1 month ago

'Fake Kejriwal roaming in Punjab': Delhi CM hits out at Punjab's Channi

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minster Arvind Kejriwal hit out at his Punjab counterpart, Charanjit Singh Channi, and accused him of copying his pre-election promises. Calling Channi “fake Kejriwal”, the AAP leader said, “After every announcement I make in Punjab, he makes his announcement.” "In Punjab, a fake Kejriwal is roaming. “ Announcing a cash transfer scheme for women, Arvind Kejriwal said if …

Captain Amarinder Singh rubbishes claims of his proposed meeting with Gandhis
3 years, 2 months ago

Captain Amarinder Singh rubbishes claims of his proposed meeting with Gandhis

India TV News  

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday trashed the claims of a state minister regarding his likely meeting with the Gandhis and returning to the Congress, saying there is no question of looking back. He said one of the ministers in the Punjab government has claimed that he will be meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former Congress chief …

Many AAP MLAs may switch sides to Congress in Punjab: Sources
3 years, 2 months ago

Many AAP MLAs may switch sides to Congress in Punjab: Sources

India TV News  

In what may come as a jolt for Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, sources say 3-4 MLAs from Kejriwal's party are looking to switch sides over to Congress ahead of the next year's assembly elections. These speculations got some weightage after an AAP MLA praised Congress Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in the legislative assembly. Jagtar Singh, AAP MLA from …

Amarinder draws flak from Congress, Akali and AAP leaders
3 years, 2 months ago

Amarinder draws flak from Congress, Akali and AAP leaders

The Hindu  

A day after former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced that he would launch his own party, he came in for strong criticism from key political parties in the State on Wednesday. Amarinder Singh was aligned with the BJP all along and backstabbed his party as well as Punjabis.” Analysis | Punjab Assembly election 2022 set to see new dynamics …

All Charged AAP: Kejriwal's Party is Challenging Established Players, Its Eyes Fixed on 5 States
3 years, 3 months ago

All Charged AAP: Kejriwal's Party is Challenging Established Players, Its Eyes Fixed on 5 States

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party has worn its national ambitions on its sleeve since its birth. Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raghav Chadha, also a member of the party national executive and the powerful political affairs committee, leans on the developments in the Congress party in Goa to argue that AAP is both the opposition to the BJP and the alternative to …

Congress responds after Captain Amarinder Singh calls Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi inexperienced
3 years, 3 months ago

Congress responds after Captain Amarinder Singh calls Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi inexperienced

India TV News  

The Congress party on Thursday responded to former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh remarks, who during an exclusive conversation with India TV called Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as inexperienced, post the Punjab Congress crisis. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said Amarinder Singh is an elder and may have stated things out of anger. Hitting back at the party after …

Hope Amarinder Singh will reconsider 'inexperienced' remark against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, says Congress
3 years, 3 months ago

Hope Amarinder Singh will reconsider 'inexperienced' remark against Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, says Congress

Firstpost  

The party also refused to comment on whether Singh would leave the party after his “unceremonious” exit as the chief minister of Punjab, and said “if someone wants to leave, we have no comment to offer”. New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday termed former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh’s outburst against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as one out …

'Kejriwal go back' hoardings put up in Amritsar ahead of AAP leader's Punjab visit
3 years, 6 months ago

'Kejriwal go back' hoardings put up in Amritsar ahead of AAP leader's Punjab visit

India TV News  

Ahead of Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Punjab, hoardings of 'Kejriwal Go Back' have appeared in Amritsar, news agency ANI reported. Congress leader Saurabh Madan said that Kejriwal is not needed in Punjab and described Kejriwal's visit a 'political stunt'. Earlier this month, Bholath Assembly segment legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira and two rebel …

It's official: Delhi loves Arvind Kejriwal
4 years, 11 months ago

It's official: Delhi loves Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi’s love affair with Arvind Kejriwal continues unabated as Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious from 62 out of the 70 assembly constituencies in the Delhi assembly elections as the counting of votes concluded late on Tuesday evening. “I love you, Delhi,” thundered Kejriwal, addressing a huge crowd assembled outside the party headquarters at ITO, after it became certain that AAP …

Kejriwal betrayed Delhi, people fed up with AAP: Dikshit
5 years, 8 months ago

Kejriwal betrayed Delhi, people fed up with AAP: Dikshit

The Quint  

New Delhi, April 25 Delhi Congress chief and Delhi North East candidate Sheila Dikshit on Thursday accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of betraying the people of the city and said that the people are fed up with the AAP's "theatrics". Addressing party workers after inagurating her central election office at Yamuna Vihar, Dikshit said: "The Aam Aadmi Party government has …

Arvind Kejriwal’s desperation doesn’t let him take Congress’ no for an answer, displays obsessive, stalkerly behaviour
5 years, 10 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal’s desperation doesn’t let him take Congress’ no for an answer, displays obsessive, stalkerly behaviour

Op India  

Like the stereotypical ‘Delhi boy’ AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seems to be having troubles taking no for an answer. देश के लोग अमित शाह और मोदी जी की जोड़ी को हराना चाहते हैं। अगर हरियाणा में JJP, AAP और कांग्रेस साथ लड़ते हैं तो हरियाणा की दसों सीटों पर भाजपा हारेगी। राहुल गांधी जी इस पर …

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. …

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