Delhi's ruling party, AAP, has announced a scholarship scheme for Dalit students hoping to pursue higher education abroad. With the upcoming assembly polls in mind, party chief Arvind Kejriwal presented this initiative at the party headquarters, with other party leaders in attendance. Meanwhile, the BJP gears up for the elections by shortlisting candidates and stating that the manifesto will be shaped based on the feedback received from the people of Delhi. Additionally, AAP's door-to-door campaign aims to register beneficiaries under two prominent welfare schemes.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, V K Saxena, has given approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in connection to a case involving irregularities in the excise policy of Delhi. The ED had sought permission from the Chief Secretary in December last year to prosecute Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia. However, the AAP has denied any such sanction and accused the ED of mishandling the case and trying to politically malign the party. The investigation into the alleged liquor scam has been dragging on for two years, resulting in harassment and inconvenience for hundreds of people, without any evidence of corruption being found.
The Assembly constituency of Ambedkar Nagar, located near Saket in South Delhi, is home to a majority of lower-middle-class and middle-class families. Residents express their disappointment and frustration towards the recent political bickering in the Parliament over B R Ambedkar's legacy and instead look to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for tangible solutions to their everyday issues. While the Congress and BJP continue to compete for the support of voters, the AAP has already gained the trust of many residents through their policies and actions. However, some residents remain skeptical and call out the timing of the AAP's recent efforts in the area.
A political storm has erupted as the Aam Aadmi Party shared an AI-generated video showing party chief Arvind Kejriwal receiving blessings from iconic leader BR Ambedkar. The video, posted on Twitter, comes in response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent statement regarding Ambedkar. According to AAP insiders, this is part of their social media campaign which includes the use of AI software to create videos and memes. Meanwhile, the family of Surabhi Verma, an IIT Delhi PhD scholar who passed away on a research trip, has filed an application seeking an FIR and accountability from the institute and professor for gross negligence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the Constitution during the Lok Sabha debate on Saturday sparked uproar in the Opposition benches. He accused the Nehru-Gandhi family of using the Constitution to suit their interests and claimed that his government's amendments were not for tightening their grip on power. In response, the AAP announced a special tribute on Monday to commemorate the December 16 gangrape and discuss crimes against women in Delhi in a "Mahila Adalat" format. Meanwhile, a Delhi court is expected to deliver its verdict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case involving former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.
With the Delhi Assembly polls only a couple of months away, the AAP has released its fourth list of 38 candidates, including incumbent CM Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi from Kalkaji. In a post on X, Kejriwal took a dig at the BJP's lack of vision and only aim of removing him from power. Meanwhile, the BJP is yet to announce its list of candidates for the Delhi polls.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant has refuted allegations of his involvement in a cash-for-jobs scam and warned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of filing a defamation case against them. Several persons have been arrested in connection with the fraud, with many government job aspirants alleging they were duped by paying lakhs of rupees. However, the AAP has demanded a judicial inquiry into the scam and accused the BJP of being involved in it.
Ex-Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, has announced a welfare scheme called "Mahila Samman Yojana" where women in Delhi will receive Rs 1000 per month, with the potential to increase to Rs 2100 after the elections. Kejriwal promises that if the AAP forms the government in 2025, the amount will be increased to Rs 2100. However, currently only the possibility of the scheme is being discussed, with the actual implementation dependent on the election outcome.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has received backlash for fielding MCD Councillor Tahir Hussain, who is currently facing charges in the Delhi riots case, as their candidate for Mustafabad assembly constituency in the upcoming Delhi elections. This decision has sparked controversy and criticism, with many questioning AIMIM's stance on the riots. However, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has come out in support of Hussain, citing a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court which quashed an FIR against him. The upcoming Delhi elections are being closely watched as the AAP seeks to secure a third term after its record-breaking victory in 2020.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, signaling a strategic revamp in its approach. This includes replacing tickets for 15 sitting MLAs and introducing new faces, aimed at revitalizing the party's image and addressing evolving voter sentiments. The party has also strategically fielded candidates for BJP-held seats and embraced political lineage by nominating sons of sitting MLAs for two constituencies. This move reflects AAP's effort to reclaim key constituencies and secure a win in the upcoming elections.