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.
A recent address by Prime Minister Modi criticized the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not participating in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). In response, AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal defended the Delhi government's health scheme, stating that every resident receives free treatment. He also urged the adoption of the Delhi model nationwide. Meanwhile, in preparation for Thursday's event honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, traffic restrictions have been announced in central Delhi.
At a Dussehra celebration in Delhi, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Atishi took jabs at Prime Minister Modi, likening the defeat of evil to current political situations. Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also spoke, drawing parallels between 'Ram Rajya' and the governance model in Delhi.
Leaders and workers of the BJP gathered in New Delhi to pay tribute to the late Arun Jaitley, who served as the Finance Minister of India, on his fifth death anniversary. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Member of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri reminisced about his legacy as a role model and a leader who left an immense impact on the nation. Jaitley's multifaceted career and contributions to the BJP and Modi government were emphasized, as he continues to be dearly missed by all.
As the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections continue, Model Town constituency has several candidates vying for the position. Among them is Akhilesh Pati Tripathi of the Aam Aadmi Party, who has declared assets worth only Rs. 15.4 lakh and has a total income of Rs. 5.5 lakh. However, his election affidavit also reveals that he has faced 4 criminal cases. Keep track of the latest updates and live results from Model Town and other constituencies in Delhi.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections for allegedly making religious appeals during a speech in Uttar Pradesh. The plea claimed that PM Modi had asked voters to vote for his party in the name of Hindu and Sikh deities and places of worship, violating the Model Code of Conduct. However, the court dismissed the petition, stating that there was no evidence of a violation and the Election Commission is obligated to make an independent decision on the matter. The plea had also mentioned PM Modi's statements regarding the Ram Temple construction, Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, and GST exemption for langars in gurdwaras.
JD(S) chief H.D. Kumaraswamy has announced that the party will suspend his nephew, Prajwal Revanna, over allegations of sexual harassment of multiple women. This decision comes amid attacks from the Congress party, who has questioned the response of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue. In other political news, the Supreme Court will continue hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the ED, while the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a six-year ban on PM Modi from elections for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the success of his government's governance model in the fields of education, health, and electricity. In his address to the assembly, Kejriwal credited the Aam Aadmi Party for implementing major reforms in Delhi that have not been addressed in the past 75 years. He also paid tribute to senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who was arrested on the same day last year in connection with a corruption case.