Delhi Assembly Election: The names were announced after a meeting of the AAP's political affairs committee (PAC) headed by party convener Kejriwal. The elections for 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly are due in February 2025.
Sumesh Shokeen joined Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi. This development comes a day after AAP leader and minister Kailash Gahlot left the party.
AAP national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference in the national capital on Sunday.
The resignation comes amid growing scrutiny of AAP’s governance and its approach to addressing environmental and civic issues in the capital. Gahlot’s departure is likely to pose challenges for the party as it prepares for upcoming political battles.
Satyendar Jain bail: The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (October 18) granted bail to AAP leader Jain in a money laundering case. He was arrested in May 2022 in this case and Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to Satyendar Jain.
Aam Aadmi Party opened its account in Jammu and Kasmir as its candidate from the Doda constituency defeated the BJP candidate by a margin of over 4,500 votes.
This comes after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone. Kejriwal resigned as chief minister last month.
The Delhi Police had on Monday issued a prohibitory order against any protests or gathering of five or more persons in the central and bordering areas of the city for the next six days citing law and order issues.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been diagnosed with leptospirosis after being admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. His health report confirms a positive blood test for the bacterial infection, but doctors state that his vital signs are stable and he is responding well to treatment.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Nirmala Kumari did not get any votes in the polls, further solidifying the BJP’s dominance in the contest. The unopposed victory reflects the BJP’s continued dominance in the MCD polls.
On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena asked the municipal commissioner to conduct the election for the last vacant seat of the MCD standing committee on September 27.
Tanwar, who was elected on an AAP ticket from the Chhatarpur constituency in the 2020 Assembly elections, quit the party and joined the BJP in July this year along with another MLA Raaj Kumar Anand.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises Congress during Haryana poll rallies, comparing the party to a "dilapidated Babri structure" and attacking dynastic politics. He urges voters to reject caste-based politics and support the BJP for development.
The former chief minister Kejriwal also said that he resigned because he was hurt by the corruption allegations against him and added that he had only earned respect, not money, during the past 10 years.
Delhi news: The ministers of AAP urged office bearers to fight like commanders to ensure Arvind Kejriwal's triumphant return as Chief Minister.
A first-time legislator, Atishi is a key face of the party and managed AAP's operations during Arvind Kejriwal's time in Tihar jail in connection with the excise policy case. The Kalkaji MLA's name was proposed by Kejriwal, who tendered his resignation as chief minister, for the top post.
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav termed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's promise to leave his official residence a "big drama" staged to mislead people. Yadav further said he should have left the house as soon as he quit.
Delhi news: The new chief minister will prove majority of her government in the Delhi Assembly and its session has been called by the ruling AAP dispensation on September 26-27.
The oath ceremony of the new chief minister is likely to be held at Raj Niwas and expected to be a "low-key affair" in view of the circumstances of Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.
Atishi has played a significant role in shaping various initiatives, particularly in the education and public health sectors.
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