The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming byelections in four Punjab Assembly constituencies. Harinder Singh Dhaliwal, a close friend of AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has been chosen to contest from Barnala. Dhaliwal, who holds a BTech degree and comes from a farming family, has been actively campaigning for Meet Hayer's past elections. This announcement has stirred up disagreements within the party, with Barnala district president Gurdeep Singh Bathh expressing dissatisfaction with the decision of promoting "dynastic politics".
A Delhi court has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain, who had been in judicial custody for over 18 months in a money laundering case. The judge cited delays in the trial and the precedent set by the Supreme Court in a similar case to justify the decision. The judge also criticized the Enforcement Directorate's approach, saying it has led to "unreasonable and awkward outcomes" and imposed prolonged detention on Jain, which is "unnatural and unreasonable".
New Delhi: In an address to the party's Mandal-level office bearers in Delhi, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal praised the resilience of Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers. He urged them to double their efforts to secure a larger mandate in the upcoming assembly elections. Kejriwal warned about the BJP's intention to undo the progress made during AAP's governance and stressed the importance of unity among party members to ensure victory in all 70 seats.
BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva has accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his party of lying and using corruption as their "hallmark," after CM Atishi's recent comments about the bungalow used by former CM Kejriwal. Sachdeva questioned the government's financial troubles and accused them of focusing on filling their pockets instead of addressing deficits. He also claimed that the revamping of the bungalow was a result of corruption and a "living, breathing monument" to their wrongdoing.
Atishi, the country's youngest chief minister, recently took charge in Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. She made waves when she announced that she would not occupy the chief minister's chair and instead leave it empty for her mentor and predecessor. Her loyalty to Kejriwal was further emphasized by her reference to the Hindu epic, the Ramayan, where she compared her role to that of King Bharat ruling in the name of his brother Ram.
In a highly controversial move, Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of forcing Chief Minister Atishi out of her new official residence just days after her appointment. While the AAP alleges that Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena acted on behalf of the BJP, sources from the Lieutenant Governor's office have dismissed these claims. This incident has sparked a new political fire in the capital and highlights the ongoing power struggle between the AAP-led Delhi government and the BJP-controlled central administration.
In her first press conference after becoming Delhi's chief minister, Atishi declared revised minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, stating they were the highest in the country. She also accused the BJP of being "anti-poor" and hindering the implementation of minimum wages in other states. The new rates, applicable from 1 October, were achieved through the Kejriwal government's efforts despite opposition from the BJP, according to Atishi.
Aam Aadmi Party's senior leader Atishi has been chosen as the successor of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Born into a Punjabi Rajput family, Atishi's rise to power within AAP has been monumental. From her involvement in policy formulation to winning her first seat in the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, she has proven to be a key figure in the party. With her new role as the Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi is set to take on even greater responsibilities within the party.
The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly criticized BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for her recent statements about reinstating the black agricultural laws of 2020. Accusing the BJP of deliberately causing social tension and spreading hatred, the party called on Prime Minister Modi to take action against Kangana and clarify his stance on the issue. The party's MP Malvinder Singh Kang expressed concern that PM Modi's own party members are making contradictory statements, causing confusion and disrespect towards the sacrifices of the farmers.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted its fifth and final charge sheet in the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam case, alleging that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had a hand in the conspiracy from the beginning. According to the CBI, Kejriwal had a preconceived idea of privatization and demanded monetary support for his party in March 2021 when the policy was being formulated. He is also accused of appointing his close associate to demand illegal gratification from stakeholders. The AAP has denied the allegations, and Kejriwal's arrest is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court.