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Somnath hits out at AAP, says no govt can function from Ramlila Maidan

Somnath hits out at AAP, says no govt can function from Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Monday took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the country cannot run on 'Mohalla Sabhas' and a law cannot be decided on the streets.

'Learn to be afraid of god': Kapil Mishra's mom pens letter to Kejriwal

'Learn to be afraid of god': Kapil Mishra's mom pens letter to Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The sacked minister's mother, Annapurna Mishra, a former mayor of Delhi, expressed disappointment at Kejriwal's silence on the questions being posed by her son.

'AAP has been a letdown in transforming business of politics'

'AAP has been a letdown in transforming business of politics'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Yogendra Yadav, expelled co-founder of the Aam Aadmi Party, on the party's performance in the last one year.

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday allocated portfolios to his six Cabinet colleagues while keeping the key departments of home, finance, power and vigilance with himself.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

Lokpal was our top priority; no point staying in power after setback: Bhushan

Lokpal was our top priority; no point staying in power after setback: Bhushan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Holding the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress responsible for the fall of Arvind Kejriwal government, Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan today said the party was left with no option but to quit as implementing Jan Lokpal was their top priority.

Will sacrifice CM's post 1000 times to empower common man: Kejriwal

Will sacrifice CM's post 1000 times to empower common man: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Hardening his stand on the passage of two key bills, Arvind Kejriwal on Monday renewed his threat to quit, saying he was ready to sacrifice the chief minister's post a "thousand times" to ensure "swaraj" and give power to the common people.

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll results have thrown up several "giant killers" who led a life of anonymity and were political novices before they entered the electoral battle on AAP tickets.

Odd-even back from April 15 in Delhi: Kejriwal

Odd-even back from April 15 in Delhi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The second phase of the odd-even vehicle scheme will be implemented in Delhi from April 15 to 30 and women, VIPs and two-wheelers will remain exempted from restrictions, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday.

Kejriwal defends dharna, slams media over 'negative stories on AAP'

Kejriwal defends dharna, slams media over 'negative stories on AAP'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who faced flak for his protest in the heart of the capital, on Saturday said the Constitution does not prevent the chief minister from holding a dharna.

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government is locked in a power struggle with the Centre and the Lt Governor. Kavita Chowdhury reports

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

'The first thing we have to address is the fear of public opinion'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Everything about the way Delhi is governed needs to change, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tells Aditi Phadnis and Akshat Kaushal.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

Delhi CM Kejriwal stung by ex-AAP MLA

Delhi CM Kejriwal stung by ex-AAP MLA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Rajesh Garg accused Kejriwal of trying to poach six Congress MLAs to form government last year.

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party can hold elections any time in Delhi but it is afraid to do so, says Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

AAP's win makes me imagine how Shivaji would have defeated Afzal Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Prathamesh Murkute explains why he has volunteered his personal time and money to support a movement called the Aam Aadmi Party.

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'Arvind Kejriwal displayed crass male chauvinism and gender illiteracy in saying that "rape tendencies arise out of sex, prostitution and drug rackets." This shows a failure to grasp that rape has little to with sex, and even less with drugs. Such remarks are far worse than the deplorable comments of policemen and politicians who attribute rapes to women's "provocative" attire or their outdoor presence at night!' says Praful Bidwai.

The message of the Delhi elections

The message of the Delhi elections

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'If there is one message coming out of Delhi, it is that the country is ready for inclusive, bipartisan politics, not based on caste, community and religion, but based on issues of a modern India.'