Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday the approval of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, which promises to provide eligible women with a monthly allowance of Rs 2,500. The BJP government in the state, which had heavily promoted the scheme during its election campaign, has allocated a budget of Rs 5,100 crore for its implementation. A committee headed by CM Gupta will oversee the scheme's implementation, and a web portal for registrations will also be launched. However, the Opposition AAP has criticized the BJP for the delay in launching the scheme.
The formation of a cabinet sub-committee to combat drugs in Punjab by the AAP government has been described as a mere political gimmick by BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh. Chugh questioned the delay in addressing the issue and criticized the cabinet ministers for performing tasks that should be done by the police. He also suggested conducting a dope test on the cabinet committee members and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to verify their sincerity. Chugh believes that this move by the AAP government is just another attempt to squander taxpayers' money on misleading advertisements, similar to their tactics in the past.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar caused a stir during the first session of the Delhi assembly on Monday, March 3, 2025. The MLA was marshalled out after an altercation with the speaker during the discussion on a sensitive topic. The incident has brought attention to the party's conduct in the assembly and raised questions about their role as lawmakers.
Suspended AAP MLAs, led by Atishi, protested outside the entrance gate of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, accusing the BJP of preventing them from entering the premises. The MLAs raised slogans and alleged that they were not allowed to enter even after being suspended from House proceedings. Atishi criticized the BJP for crossing the limits of dictatorship and stated that this has never happened in the history of the Delhi Assembly. In other political news, President Trump has batted for the newly announced 'Gold Card' visa scheme, targeting affluent investors and high-achieving international students, aligning with his economic agenda.
The Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab has announced its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Ludhiana West, choosing Rajya Sabha member Sanjiv Arora. This has fueled speculation that party chief Arvind Kejriwal may also join the Rajya Sabha. Arora has expressed his gratitude for the party's trust, stating that he looks forward to serving his hometown with dedication. The date for the by-election has not yet been announced.
After winning the Rajouri Garden Assembly seat, Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Jagat Prakash Nadda for including him in the team that will work to fulfill PM Modi's vision for Delhi. He also thanked them for reinstating the position of a Sikh Minister, which was lost during the AAP government's tenure. Sirsa will be one of the six ministers to be sworn in at a grand event in Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. Other ministers include Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh. The ceremony will be attended by top leaders, including PM Modi and Chief Ministers from various states.
In a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, marking BJP's return to power after 27 years. Gupta, known for her strong grassroots connection, defeated her AAP rival in the February 5 elections and becomes the fourth woman to hold the position. Her campaign slogan, "Kaam hi Pehchaan," reflects her commitment to making her work her identity.
Swati Maliwal, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, visited a Hanuman temple in New Delhi with her mother to offer prayers and reflect on the difficulties she faced in her political journey. She expressed her faith in God as the source of strength during tough times and believes that truth will always prevail. Her mother also shared her pride and support for her daughter's perseverance. However, the recent landslide victory of BJP in Delhi signals a change in the city's political landscape, ending AAP's ten-year rule.
Despite the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) facing a defeat in the Delhi assembly elections, Atishi Marlena, who won from the Kalkaji seat, was seen celebrating with supporters. Swati Maliwal, a former close associate of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, criticized Atishi's behavior and blamed Kejriwal for the party's loss. Maliwal also accused Kejriwal of being arrogant and not believing in internal democracy within the party. This comes after Maliwal herself had accused a close aide of Kejriwal of assaulting her in 2014.
In a surprising turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 48 out of 70 seats in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Election, marking their return to power after 27 years. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi humbly accepted the defeat and thanked all the party workers and voters for their support. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal congratulated BJP on their victory and said that their party will continue to play a constructive role in opposition for the betterment of Delhiites.