Delhi's former Chief Minister and AAP national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, criticized the BJP and Prime Minister Modi, accusing them of consistently inducting corrupt politicians from other parties.
The two-day session of the Delhi Assembly started on a stormy note on Thursday as BJP and AAP leaders raised slogans against each other, forcing the speaker to briefly adjourn the proceedings.
The new government headed by Chief Minister Atishi is expected to seek a vote of trust in the House on Friday.
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.
In April this year, Anand has resigned from the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet and has also from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He cited allegations of corruption within the party as the reason for his decision to step down.
The order was passed by the assembly speaker, Ram Niwas Goel, after the BJP MLAs disrupted the proceedings over their demand for a discussion on alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
During a protest against Arvind Kejriwal in the Assembly, BJP MLA Vijender Gupta was heckled by women legislators from the Aam Aadmi Party. Security personnel intervened to rescue Gupta from the situation.
Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi tells Delhi HC that Kejriwal's arrest by ED aimed at politically disabling him and AAP before elections.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed the Delhi Assembly on Saturday.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP tried to poach AAP MLAs to topple his government saying they (AAP) is the biggest threat to the saffron party, during discussion on the confidence motion in the Delhi Assembly.
Seven out of the eight BJP MLAs in the House, barring Leader of Opposition Bidhuri, were marshalled out by the Speaker for interrupting the LG's address on the first day of the session.
Delhi news: The announcement came days after he alleged that the BJP tried to poach AAP MLAs and topple his government.
AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj revealed the decision, stating that a dedicated committee has been formed for organized recitations on the first Tuesday of each month in every legislative assembly in Delhi. This initiative marks a departure from individual AAP legislators organizing such events.
The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday had paid tributes to those killed in the ethnic violence in Manipur and communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh, and prayed for the restoration of peace in the strife-torn northeastern state.
Delhi Assembly: The session began with paying tributes to those killed in the Balasore train accident, Manipur ethnic clashes and Nuh violence and other incidents.
The session is expected to witness heated debates between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Opposition BJP on several key issues including Delhi Services Bill.
The Delhi government has called a one-day special session of the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
The special Assembly session has been called a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned to appear before the CBI in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case.
The Delhi budget will be tabled after approval from the MHA is received.
After getting the finance portfolio, Gahlot held several meetings with the ministry officials. Even before Sisodia's arrest, Gahlot was part of the budget-related meetings.
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