Kochi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday defended the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying it was needed to uphold political morality after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continued to hold office from prison before losing power in recent assembly elections. In the past 75 years, many Chief Ministers and Ministers have gone to jail, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing West Bengals ruling party of promoting infiltration for the sake of political power and securing votes. Speaking at a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, he said the BJP-led Union government had launched a campaign against infiltrators who are changing the demography of West Bengal. Calling infiltration a serious concern, Modi said the country would not tolerate the proble

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provision

Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and how government orders were given from jail, PM Modi said in Bihar, hinting at former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Amit Shah cited the example of Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister who ran the government from Tihar jail, to drive home the point of bringing in the bills to sack jailed ministers.

KOCHI: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress-led alliance's Vice-President candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy of supporting Naxalism, saying if he had not delivered the Salwa Judum judgement, extremist Left movement in the country would have ended before 2020. He was speaking after inaugurating the Manorama News conclave organised by Malayala Manorama group here on Friday. Shah said that, with the Congresss choice of candidate for the Vice-President

Arvind Kejriwal, Himanta Sarma, Sheila Dikshit, Jagan Reddy, Nitish Kumar, and others have faced attacks, with Beant Singh killed in a 1995 bomb blast.

The Centre decided to bring a law to remove Chief Ministers and ministers jailed for more than a month after being charged with serious offences after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did not resign after he was arrested

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's recent assault during a Jan Sunvai has raised serious security concerns, echoing past incidents involving her and former CM Arvind Kejriwal. These breaches, ranging from liquid and chilli powder attacks to physical assaults, highlight a pattern of vulnerability. The incidents prompt renewed calls for enhanced protection protocols for public figures in Delhi.

He expressed confidence in the Delhi Police to take appropriate action on the matter and wished for CM Rekha Gupta's well-being.

Delhi CM Attack: Heres a look at some notable incidents where Chief Ministers allegedly came under public attack.

A bill to eject senior members of the government - from the Prime Minister down - jailed (but not necessarily after a trial) for 30 days on 'serious criminal charges' has led to the opposition accusing the BJP of conspiring to remove non-aligned govt

PANAJI, Aug 20: AAP leader Atishi has described former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals arrest by the ED last year as a very difficult phase for the party, but insisted it only strengthened their resolve to fight the BJP till their last breath. Talking to PTI in Goa on Tuesday, former Delhi CM Atishi said when Kejriwal was taken away by the Enforcement Directorate, sleuths in connection with a money laundering case in March 2024, she went home with a [] The post Kejriwals arrest in 2024 str

Arvind Kejriwal has denounced the attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. He stressed that violence has no place in a democracy. Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed disappointment and questioned the instigators of violence. He recalled a past attack on Arvind Kejriwal. Bharadwaj stated that violence against anyone is wrong. He mentioned that all parties should condemn such acts.

When Arvind Kejriwal ji was arrested, I remember thinking this whatever may happen now, we will fight against the BJP till our last breath, Atishi said when asked if after Arvind Kejriwal's arrest she thought it was all over

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to proceed with the criminal defamation case brought by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar against AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi over remarks alleging voter name deletions from Delhis electoral rolls. The case emerged after Kejriwal and Atishi publicly accused the BJP of orchestrating mass removal of voters names an [] The post Supreme Court to finally hear defamation case arising from voter deletion allegations against AAP leaders appeared first on India Legal .

Why doesn't Rahul Gandhi talk about Arvind Kejriwal?.. Kejriwal himself lost the MLA election. Rahul Gandhi doesn't talk about Andhra because Chandrababu is in touch with him through Telangana CM Revanth Reddy through a hotline. So, what should I say about Rahul Gandhi, who himself is not sincere? Reddy said

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Enforcement Directorate to bring on record the copy of requisite sanction to prosecute AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the alleged excise policy scam case. Justice Ravinder Dudeja passed the order on an application filed by the politicians who challenged the trial court Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate to submit the prosecution sanction copy against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. This relates to the alleged excise policy scam. The court's order came after the AAP leaders challenged the trial court's decision. They cited the absence of mandatory prosecution sanction.

CHANDIGARH: Amid the backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, the AAP-led Punjab government, which is also grappling with growing internal dissent, withdrew it on Monday. With nineteen months left for the 2027 assembly elections, the AAP government was facing mounting pressure as farmer protests intensified. The protesters burned effigies of CM Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, while opposition parties termed the policy anti-peasantry and impractical. Sour

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) submitted its report in the case against Arvind Kejriwal and others concerning the defacement of public property. The court acknowledged the FSL report's collection date as August 1, 2025, and directed that a copy be provided to the investigating officer within a week for chargesheet preparation.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, along with Arvind Kejriwal, launched 'Baaz Akh,' an anti-drone system, making Punjab the first Indian state to deploy such technology in border areas. Aimed at curbing drug and weapon smuggling from Pakistan, the system will be the second line of defense, working with the BSF. Nine units are being established at a cost of Rs 51.

CHANDIGARH: In order to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday flagged off Baaj Akh- Anti Drone System (ADS). Punjab thus became the first state in the country to deploy this system at the international border as the second line of defence in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF). Already BSF has been using anti-drone systems. Interacting with the media, Arvind Kej

Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched 24 sectoral committees in Punjab, aiming to revolutionize industrial governance by empowering business owners. These committees will draft policies, shifting decision-making from bureaucracy to industry leaders. Kejriwal emphasized that MSMEs with investments up to Rs 125 crore will no longer require approvals, marking a departure from past exploitative systems.

The Delhi Assembly has officially renamed the controversial 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room', following Speaker Vijender Gupta's assertion that no execution chamber existed. This decision reverses the previous AAP government's claim. Furthermore, a plaque bearing former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's name will be removed, and the matter has been referred to the Privileges Committee for further investigation.

The structure was renovated and inaugurated in 2022 by then CM Arvind Kejriwal as a phansi-ghar. But when was the Delhi Assembly originally built?

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta denies the existence of a 'phansi ghar' (execution room) on the premises. He states the structure inaugurated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was actually a 'tiffin room'. The matter is now with the Privileges Committee. Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Ram Niwas Goel will be summoned. The plaque bearing Kejriwal's name will be removed.

Sultanpur (UP), Aug 7: A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur has granted conditional permission for passport renewal to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and asked him to take its permission before travelling abroad. Special judge Shubham Verma on August 6 directed Kejriwal to seek courts prior approval before leaving the country. The former CMs counsel, advocate Madan Singh, on Thursday said his client had filed a plea citing difficulties in travelling overseas. Acting on the plea, the

Speaker Vijender Gupta told the House that the structure, which was renovated and inaugurated in 2022 by then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a phansi ghar, was actually a tiffin room as per records

CHANDIGARH: Amid growing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few local leaders have conveyed the people's concerns to the party leadership. In the latest developmen

Punjabs land pooling policy challenged in High Court as activists flag environmental concern CHANDIGARH: Apart from facing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few l

CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante action against Ranjit Singh Gill, who had recently joined the BJP, was a blatant act of political veng

Students are demanding a transparent and fair examination system. The company that received the tender failed to conduct examinations properly at several centres. It had previously been blacklisted after its involvement in the Indore Patwari exam scam. Yet, the same company was entrusted with conducting one of the most significant exams in the country, second only to the UPSC.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at

Taking a swipe at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, he alleged that Punjab has turned into a 'gangsters paradise' under the AAP government.

Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a gathering on Udham Singh's martyrdom day, accused previous governments of ruining Punjab, while praising the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government's efforts in combating drug smuggling and revolutionizing education. He highlighted the arrest of drug lords, improvements in government schools, and increased electricity supply for farmers.

SUNAM (PUNJAB), July 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter Udham Singh on his martyrdom day here. Mann along with Kejriwal reached the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial in Sunam to pay homage to the martyr. In a post on X, Mann said the bravery of Udham Singh will continue to inspire future generations. By avenging the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh, he fulfilled his responsibility towards [] The post Punjab CM

In the grand tradition of shooting the messenger, the grand old party has possibly taken innovation a step further: theyve denied their own messenger a microphone. The worker who dared raise concerns about the crumbling of the Gambhira bridge, the same incident that killed 11 was barred from meeting Rahul Gandhi. Perhaps the bridge fell under the weight of internal factionalism? With bridges within the Congress collapsing faster than infrastructure, its clear the real construction issue is part

This is not just an accident, but a failure of the system, and accountability should be fixed, says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple stampede, which resulted in at least six deaths and numerous injuries, as a systemic failure demanding accountability. He expressed grief and called for fixing responsibility for the tragic incident, triggered by a rumour of electric current, while Manish Sisodia conveyed condolences and wished for the recovery of the injured devotees.

AHMEDABAD: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led government in Gujarat of crony capitalism and brutal suppression of farmers' voices. In a fiery show of strength, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a massive Farmer-Cattle Herder Mahapanchayat in Gujarats Modasa, drawing a crowd. Kejriwal, blasted the state government as Adanis government, alleging it was handing over every major contract to the billionaire while ignoring the plight of cattle herders and poor

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has nominated Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa for the upcoming Tarn Taran assembly bypoll. This follows the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. Randhawa joined SAD with several leaders. Badal has appointed Gulzar Singh Ranike as the in-charge for the bypoll campaign. He accused Arvind Kejriwal of planning a land deal.

Kapil Raj, 47, resigned from the government service, where he had about 15 more years to serve, given that the age of superannuation is 60.

NEW DELHI: Kapil Raj, a former ED officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years. An order issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday said the President of India was pleased to accept his resignation from the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) with effect from July 17. The 45-year-old officer belonged to the 2009 batch of the IRS. He was involved in the arrest

INDIA bloc organizational leaders will meet in Delhi. The meeting aims to coordinate the opposition's approach on common issues. These issues include the Election Commission's methods. Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal may not attend. Uddhav Thackeray might join online. Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders are expected to participate. The meeting follows recent Lok Sabha election results.

Delhi minister and BJP leader Ashish Sood has alleged that former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia purchased multiple high-end mobile phones during their tenure, flouting government spending limits.

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the BJP. He says the government failed after bomb threats to Delhi schools and colleges. Schools in Dwarka and St. Stephen's College received threats. This follows similar threats to three schools on Monday. Authorities conducted search operations. AAP leader Aatishi also criticized the BJP. She questioned the safety of students.

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat government for the lathi charge and use of tear gas on livestock farmers protesting outside the Sabar Dairy facility in Sabarkantha district. The farmers protested on Monday, demanding a fair share in the dairys profits and a hike in milk Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

A Delhi court has granted permission to Bibhav Kumar, former aide to Arvind Kejriwal, to travel to Sri Lanka for a family vacation from August 13-22. Kumar, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal, sought the trip for personal commitments. The court found no flight risk, noting his family duty and prior passport renewal approval.

PATNA: Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson Sanjay Singh on Friday announced that the party will contest all 243 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar elections, scheduled for OctoberNovember this year. He categorically ruled out the possibility of any alliance, including with the newly formed Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), founded by political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor. Speaking to the media, Singh stated that former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national conve

The BJP has strongly criticized Arvind Kejriwal's recent assertion that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance, citing his claims of delivering despite administrative obstacles. BJP leaders like Virendra Sachdeva and Tarun Chugh have ridiculed Kejriwal's statement, pointing to allegations of corruption and inefficiency in Delhi's governance.

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, while defending his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister, said he deserved a Nobel Prize for governance. Delhi BJP responded sharply with a jibe, calling the comment delusional.

Lately, Kejriwal has been focusing on Punjab after he was defeated in Delhi assembly polls 2025 by the closest rival BJP. In Punjab, the AAP has been in power since 2022.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a fresh political debate by declaring that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance and administration, despite what he called the persistent obstacles.

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Enforcement Directorates response on a plea by AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal challenging a sessions court order upholding the summons issued to him in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam in the capital. Justice Ravinder Dudeja issued notice to the Enforcement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

CHANDIGARH, July 7: In a path-breaking initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Partys National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today dedicated an ultra-modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 15 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) and costing Rs 145.26 crore, to the people of the state. Interacting with the media after the inauguration, Chief Minister Mann said that the latest technology has been used in the construction of the plant, and similar projects will soon

Manjinder Singh Sirsa targeted Arvind Kejriwal's residence, calling it a Sheesh Mahal. He suggested turning it into a five-star hotel. Sirsa also addressed the Maya Mahal criticism of Rekha Gupta's house renovation. He stated the cost is around Rs 50 lakh. He mentioned Gupta resides in a normal house. He accused AAP of recalling Mughal-era names.

GUWAHATI: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday alleged corruption in the construction of a lavish building in Assam's Diphu allegedly owned by a close friend of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and said it is much bigger sheesh mahal than that in Delhi which was occupied by a former CM. Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, also claimed that nobody in Assam is following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'na khaaonga, na khane doonga' (will neither indulge in corrup

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed the Aam Aadmi Party's chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar as a co-president of its Women's Wing. Read on to know more on this.

CHANDIGARH: With 19 months to go for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday carried out yet another cabinet reshuffle, his seventh in a little over three years. In this reshuffle, newly elected Ludhiana (West) MLA Sanjeev Arora was inducted into the cabinet, while NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal resigned. Arora, a 61-year-old Ludhiana-based industrialist and social worker, who served as a Rajya Sabha MP for three years, was sworn in

AHMEDABAD, July 3: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Addressing a press conference here, the former Delhi chief minister said his party will fight the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections and e

Ahmedabad: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

AHMEDABAD: Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his party no longer has an alliance with the Congress, accusing it of helping the ruling BJP in Gujarat. The Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) grouping of opposition parties was meant only for the Lok Sabha elections last year, he said. Addressing a press conference here, the former Delhi chief minister said his party will fight the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections and emerge vi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann bolstered his cabinet by inducting Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, as a minister. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. Arora's inclusion brings the cabinet's strength to 17, fulfilling AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's promise made during the bypoll campaign following Gurpreet Bassi Gogi's death.

Arvind Kejriwal announced Aam Aadmi Party will participate in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party will contest solo. There will be no alliance with the INDIA bloc or Congress. Kejriwal made the announcement during a visit to Gujarat. He alleged Congress contested Visavadar bypolls to undermine AAP. He also accused BJP of using Congress to divide votes.

CHANDIGARH: A Mohali court on Tuesday extended by four days the vigilance custody of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Majithia was earlier arrested in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Meanwhile, Badal and several party workers were taken into preventive custody by Punjab Police to stop them from marching to the district court complex to express solidarity with Majithia. Majithia was produced before the court amid t

Amid intense speculation over the appointment of the new Gujarat top cop, the state government has extended the tenure of current Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay by six months. For the past few days, discussions were underway about potential successors, while preparations had even begun in Gandhinagar for Sahays farewell ceremony. This had fuelled certainty about his departure. However, the narrative took a turn on June 30, when the government officially announced his extension. Wit

Arvind Kejriwal is in Gujarat for three days. This follows Aam Aadmi Party's win in the Visavadar bypoll. He will attend meetings and boost the 'Gujarat Jodo' campaign. The party aims to strengthen its base in the state. Kejriwal praised the party's performance in Gujarat and Punjab bypolls. He anticipates a strong showing in future elections.

CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided to avail a loan of Rs 8,500 crore during the second quarter of the present fiscal - July to September. With this, the total borrowings raised by the government during this fiscal year will touch Rs 14,741. 92 crore. The opposition accused the government of pushing the state into financial ruin and warned that Punjab is on the brink of bankruptcy. Sources said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved th

After a long absence from the public stage, after being routed in the Delhi assembly election in February, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal launched the Ghar Rozgar Bachao Andolan (Save homes, jobs movement) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday with a protest against the ongoing demolition drives in slum clusters in the city.

Sanjeev Arora, Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West by-election winner, is expected to join the Punjab Cabinet. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reshuffle the cabinet this week, filling vacant positions and assigning new portfolios. Arora, a Rajya Sabha member, is recognized for his understanding of industry needs. Arvind Kejriwal had promised Arora a cabinet position if elected.

The AAP national convener alleged that the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government had uined the city in the past five months.

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is back with a bang by winning 2 of the 5 bypolls, just after four and half a month of the setback it had received in Delhi Vidhan Sabha election held on February 5, 2025. BJP had thrown AAP out of power in Delhi after a decade of AAPs rule in the NCT Delhi, and many political analysts announced the beginning of the end of AAP and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal. [] The post AAP is Back With a Bang appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government had violated the law by registering a disproportionate assets case against senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia without conducting either a preliminary or regular probe. It further accused the state government of indulging in political vendetta to silence Majithia and distract the public from the failure of its Yudh Nashean De Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign. Senior SAD le

AHMEDABAD: Days after AAPs Gopal Italia clinched victory in the Gujarat bypolls, the party was rocked by internal discord as Botad MLA Umesh Makwana was expelled for five years on Thursday. The action came hours after Makwana resigned from all party posts in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, saying he would remain a dedicated worker of the party. Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi announced the expulsion, reflecting rising tensions in the state unit. In his parting remarks, Makwana hit out at the leader

Leave anti-incumbency, there is pro-incumbency there. We had won 92 seats in the 2022 Assembly polls, and it looks like we will cross 100 seats in 2027, says Arvind Kejriwal

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat was unable to end its 18-year jinx in Visavadar as it lost the bypolls to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party despite a strong campaign.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a semi-final to 2027 and a clear sign that voters would reject both the BJP and the Congress.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a 'semi-final to 2027' and a clear sign that voters would reject both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained the Ludhiana (West) assembly seat. In the by-polls, results for which were declared on Monday, party candidate Sanjeev Arora won by a margin of 10,637 votes. He polled 35, 179 votes as against the 24, 542 votes polled by his nearest Congress rival Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The BJP candidate Jivan Gupta came third with 20,323 votes. The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Parupkar Singh Ghuman came a poor fourth. With this victory, Arora is all set to become a cabi

Aam Aadmi Party's ability to retain one seat in the Gujarat by-election and Ludhiana has not only underscored its growing grassroots grip but also holds out hope for party chief Arvind Kejriwal's entry into Rajya Sabha.

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he would not go to the Rajya Sabha, after the party's sitting Upper House member Sanjeev Arora won the Ludhiana West bypolls in Punjab.

AHMEDABAD: In a high-stakes political showdown, the Gujarat by-elections delivered a split verdict with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tightening its grip in Visavadar and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consolidating its dominance in Kadi. The results, declared after intense multi-round counting, reflected voter sentiment across two politically charged constituencies and carried larger implications for both regional and national equations. In Visavadar, AAPs Gopal Italia scripted a decisive victory

Arvind Kejriwal asserted that Gujarat is weary of the BJP, highlighting AAP's Visavadar win and BJP's Kadi victory in Gujarat bypolls. He also celebrated AAP's anticipated win in Punjab's Ludhiana West, noting increased support compared to 2022.

Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi chief minister, has stated that he will not be taking Sanjeev Arora's Rajya Sabha seat, which will become vacant after Arora's victory in the Ludhiana West bypolls. Kejriwal clarified that the party's political affairs committee will decide on the nomination for the Upper House. Opposition parties speculated that Kejriwal himself would fill the position.

Celebrations erupted at the AAP headquarters in Delhi with party workers distributing laddoos to celebrate the twin victories.

New Delhi, Jun 23: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said people are fed up with the BJP in Gujarat and stressed that people had rejected both Congress and BJP in the bypolls. AAP leader Gopal Italia won the Visavadar seat, while BJPs Rajendra Chavda bagged the Kadi seat on Monday, as counting for bypolls to the two constituencies in Gujarat concluded, officials said. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora appears to be heading for a victory from the Ludhiana West [] The post People Rejected

Former spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh got tongues wagging as he recently attended a state-level function in Jalandhars Burlton Park, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone for a sports hub. Mann proudly pointed out to Kejriwal on the occasion that Jalandhar, which is often dubbed as the sports capital of India, is Harbhajans hometown. He showered praise on the former cricketer and described him as sada veer. It is great t

CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government, claiming that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been reduced to a mere figurehead while AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal acts as the super CM, controlling key decisions and appointments in the state. Bajwa accused the government of filling top positions in the Punjab Development Commission (PDC) with individuals from outside Punja

The BJP is reportedly gearing up to reboot its communications team. At a recent internal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly offered a masterclass in political communication to party spokespersons. His key message? Stay grounded, stay accurate, and, for heavens sake, steer clear of controversy. The goal, it seems, is to swap rhetorical fireworks for data-driven dialogue preferably without losing the plot (or the eyeballs). As a result, the partys media edifice awaits re-engineering

CHANDIGARH: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as a mask (mukhota) and asserted that his administration is effectively controlled by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders who have been dismissed by the electorate in Delhi. She was campaigning for BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta in the Ludhiana (West) assembly by-elections, for which polling will take place on June 19. During her address, Gupta took a dig at AAP national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister

The Ludhiana West Assembly seat by-election is crucial. Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress are competing. AAP's Sanjeev Arora is contesting. Arvind Kejriwal promised him a ministerial position. BJP's Jiwan Gupta relies on Ravneet Bittu's support. Congress nominated Bharat Bhushan Ashu. All parties are campaigning intensely. The election outcome is awaited.

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab Affairs-in-charge of BJP Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, has been involved in Punjab politics for the last three years. In fact, he re-scheduled his visit to London from June 5 to June 12 due to the Ludhiana (West) by-elections. The constituency goes to polling on June 19, and the result will be announced on June 23. Rupani was specifically brought by th