News for 'AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal'

AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

In a post on X, Atishi questioned the "sealing" of the party office, saying it is against the "level playing field" promised by the Constitution.

Kejriwal gets EC notice for Hindu-Muslim jibe at Oppn

Kejriwal gets EC notice for Hindu-Muslim jibe at Oppn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The EC said prima facie it has the potential of disturbing communal harmony.

AAP sacks two leaders for demanding money

AAP sacks two leaders for demanding money

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Sending out a strong message to party office bearers, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday sacked two leaders from Uttar Pradesh for demanding money in exchange of party tickets.

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Various constituents of the INDIA bloc condemned Kejriwal's arrest and claimed that the BJP is scared of the outcome of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and acting out of panic to create problems for the opposition.

Kejriwal announces 6 guarantees for Gujarat farmers, including loan waiver

Kejriwal announces 6 guarantees for Gujarat farmers, including loan waiver

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Announcing yet another pre-poll "guarantee" in Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his party, if voted to power in the state, will waive farm loans and also create a mechanism to buy produce from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Most CBI officers were against Sisodia's arrest, claims Kejriwal

Most CBI officers were against Sisodia's arrest, claims Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Sisodia's arrest, one of the high-profile actions against an opposition leader, came after that of Satyendar Jain, Delhi's then health minister, in June last year.

Celebrations begin as AAP surges ahead in MCD poll

Celebrations begin as AAP surges ahead in MCD poll

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

AAP workers, nervous but hopeful, had their eyes glued to LED screens throwing the latest counting trends.

TMC, AAP absent as Oppn VP candidate Margaret Alva files nomination

TMC, AAP absent as Oppn VP candidate Margaret Alva files nomination

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Both the parties were not represented at the opposition meeting that decided on fielding Alva as their consensus candidate, but Pawar had said that he is in touch with both TMC leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as well as AAP convener and Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has reduced itself to a "tamasha", veteran social activist Medha Patkar on Saturday resigned from the party as its internal turbulence reached a flashpoint with the ouster of founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from a key panel of the fledgling outfit.

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

New entrant Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as the leading party winning 13 of 35 wards so far as the counting of votes in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls is in progress here on Monday.

No 'tampering' of EVMs: EC rejects Kejriwal's claims

No 'tampering' of EVMs: EC rejects Kejriwal's claims

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The Election Commission told the AAP chief that tampering was not possible.

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The AAP on Wednesday last had posted a video story on 'X' featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi. The next day, the party posted a picture of Adani and Modi, and alleged that the prime minister works for the industrialist and not the people.

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The high court also said that Kejriwal's absence cannot allow students to go through the first term without free text books, writing material and uniform in schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

BJP has Modi who has 'world's most beautiful face': Kiran Bedi

BJP has Modi who has 'world's most beautiful face': Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Days after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kiran Bedi today said that in Prime Minister Narendra Modi the party has with it the "world's most beautiful face" as she rebutted AAP's claim that she was brought in by the saffron outfit because it does not have a face of its own in Delhi.

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

AAP volunteers and its frontal organisations protested near BJP headquarters on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, demanding the party to clear its stand on full statehood to Delhi.

Delhi BJP faces overhaul after drubbing in MCD polls

Delhi BJP faces overhaul after drubbing in MCD polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

An organisational overhaul in Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party is afoot in the light of the party's defeat in the MCD election, the party leaders said on Thursday.

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties.

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has sought the setting aside of Tuesday's election, alleging tampering of ballot papers, and fresh elections under the supervision of a retired high court judge.

Why Kejriwal withdrew his plea in SC against ED arrest

Why Kejriwal withdrew his plea in SC against ED arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The move came hours after Justice Khanna had told Singhvi that Kejriwal's petition against his arrest would be heard by a three-judge bench during the day.

Aam Aadmi Party installs spy cameras, catches rivals distributing liquor

Aam Aadmi Party installs spy cameras, catches rivals distributing liquor

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

To counter any attempt by its rivals to woo voters through distribution of cash and liquor, the Aam Aadmi Party has installed 2,000 high resolution spy cameras in and around slums of Delhi and said it was their attempt to end the age-old practice of buying votes.

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Chief Minister-designate Atishi will be sworn in along with her new Council of ministers during a ceremony at the Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon that will see Aam Aadmi Party form the government in Delhi for the fourth time in a row.

AAP seeks public opinion to decide Gujarat CM candidate

AAP seeks public opinion to decide Gujarat CM candidate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The results of the poll would be announced on November 4.

Honesty my biggest asset, BJP wants to damage it: Kejriwal

Honesty my biggest asset, BJP wants to damage it: Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged the BJP-led central government wanted to arrest him and prevent from campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, saying the ED summons issued to him was aimed at hurting his "biggest asset", honesty, and defaming him..

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday. Around 12,000 police personnel were involved in the operation being carried out as part of an anti-drug campaign. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday set a deadline of three months to make the state drug-free. The operation led to the arrest of 290 drug smugglers after registration of 232 FIRs. Police recovered 8.14 kg heroin, 1.21 kg opium, 3.5 kg ganja, 19 kg poppy husk, 700 grams charas, 16,238 intoxicant tablets, injections and Rs 8.02 lakh cash.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party dissident leader Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday rubbished criticism by former AAP spokesperson Atishi Marlena that he backed out of the reconciliatory talks with Arvind Kejriwal camp on his father Shanti Bhushan's insistence, saying the negotiations collapsed due to "trust deficit".

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Atishi will contest from East Delhi, Guggan Singh from North-West Delhi, Raghav Chadha from South, Dilip Pandey from North-East, Pankaj Gupta from Chandni Chowk and Brijesh Goyal will contest from New Delhi seats.

Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday served a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly "defaming" the party.

Why no arrest for BJP MLA after cash haul, asks Kejriwal

Why no arrest for BJP MLA after cash haul, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not talk about fighting corruption as a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Karnataka was not arrested despite a huge amount of cash was found at his home.

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

According to a senior police officer, the man has been detained and further inquiry is underway.

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Kejriwal asked whether the BJP-led central government was waiting for the Lok Sabha elections to make a move in this direction.

Another AAP founder member quits party

Another AAP founder member quits party

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party founder member and former MP Ilyas Azmi on Monday quit the party citing "lack of inner democracy" in the organisation.

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav, who has been ousted from the party's national executive, on Saturday said it was a death of democracy in the national council meet that took place in New Delhi.

AAP-BJP councillors come to blows at MCD, ballot boxes thrown

AAP-BJP councillors come to blows at MCD, ballot boxes thrown

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Several members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday night exchanged blows and hurled plastic bottles at each other in the chamber of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House, on a day the city got its new mayor.

Kejriwal sounds poll bugle in Punjab, says I don't fear Badals

Kejriwal sounds poll bugle in Punjab, says I don't fear Badals

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Hitting out at the Badals, the ruling family of Punjab, the Delhi chief minister said that once his party comes to power, it will launch a commission of inquiry against the family to investigate their 'misrule' in last ten years and send them behind bars.

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

After announcing Kumar Vishwas's candidature against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, there is a buzz that the party might pit Shazia Ilmi against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the upcoming general elections.

LG rejects Kejriwal's Singapore travel proposal

LG rejects Kejriwal's Singapore travel proposal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has rejected the Aam Aadmi Party government's proposal for chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore visit to attend a summit on August 1.

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Congress also claimed that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was the "B-team" of the BJP in Gujarat.

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC for review of order on Modi's degree

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC for review of order on Modi's degree

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Gujarat high court seeking a review of its recent order setting aside the Central Information Commission's directive to the Gujarat University to provide information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the AAP national convener.

Is 'unhappy' Anna not answering Kiran Bedi's calls?

Is 'unhappy' Anna not answering Kiran Bedi's calls?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Kiran Bedi, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, said she had tried several times to talk to Anna Hazare over the phone but was not able to do so as the anti- corruption crusader was either "sleeping or taking rest".