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BJP is trying to topple Kejriwal's government: Aam Aadmi Party

BJP is trying to topple Kejriwal's government: Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party's Member of Legislative Assembly Madan Lal on Monday claimed that a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party had offered him Rs 20 crore to topple the ruling government in Delhi led by Arvind Kejriwal.

Saurashtra to south Gujarat, BJP sweeps all regions, makes up for 2017 setbacks

Saurashtra to south Gujarat, BJP sweeps all regions, makes up for 2017 setbacks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

A region-wise analysis of the Gujarat assembly results shows that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept Saurashtra region, winning 40 of 48 seats, regaining its hold over a region where the Congress held sway in 2017 polls.

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A case has been registered in Hyderabad against Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Raja Singh for his remarks which allegedly defended the attacks on Dalits in Gujarat's Una and supported the cow vigilantes involved.

Gujarat polls: Cong's 1st list of 43 candidates out; 7 women among nominees

Gujarat polls: Cong's 1st list of 43 candidates out; 7 women among nominees

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The first list has 10 Patel or Patidar faces, 11 tribals, 10 OBCs and five SCs.

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party which dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the party managed to win only from three seats while the Aam Aadmi Party made its debut by winning five seats and the Congress wrested four seats in the bypolls to 13 wards.

Gujarat polls: BJP fielded 45 new faces, 43 won

Gujarat polls: BJP fielded 45 new faces, 43 won

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

In a bid to nullify anti-incumbency sentiment, the ruling party dropped 45 MLAs including former chief minister Vijay Rupani.

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Congress appoints scam-tainted MLA as Punjab in-charge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Kumari, who is an MLA from Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, was given one-year imprisonment by a Chamba court in February this year but is currently on bail.

Is this the end of the road for AAP?

Is this the end of the road for AAP?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Can un-democracy be the foundation for a democratic party that aspires to be different from all other parties in India.

Give me CBI, will arrest Modi, Adani in 2 hours: Sanjay Singh

Give me CBI, will arrest Modi, Adani in 2 hours: Sanjay Singh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Singh alleged that the BJP was attempting to "defame" Delhi CM, claiming that all attempts to bring a bad name to Kejriwal and his party will fail.

BJP says AAP members 'attacked' party team during meet, lodges FIR

BJP says AAP members 'attacked' party team during meet, lodges FIR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

A BJP delegation, led by its Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari, walked out of the meeting at Kejriwal's residence.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

AAP warms up to LS polls, constitutes two-member panel

AAP warms up to LS polls, constitutes two-member panel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

To strengthen the party before the Lok Sabha polls, the Aam Admi Party on Thursday appointed a two-member sub-committee to look into its polls preparations and finalise strategy.

AAP won't act against 'troublesome' lawmakers before Punjab polls

AAP won't act against 'troublesome' lawmakers before Punjab polls

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The decision has been taken as it would lead to opening another front, diverting the party's energy from the campaign, AAP sources said.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Amid claims of Kumar Vishwas trying to separate the AAP, Kejriwal issued a tweet saying that the former was like his brother.

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Reacting to the results, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that in the by-elections held on 13 seats in seven states, the people of the country have given their support to the INDIA bloc.

Gujarat AAP leaders in Delhi to add poll punch

Gujarat AAP leaders in Delhi to add poll punch

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Leaders and workers of the AAP from Gujarat are in the Delhi to canvass for the party.

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'I don't need to go out now. I don't have to buy votes. My workers are campaigning for me, visiting villages. I know people in every village and their issues,' says the 78-year-old leader.

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Counting began at 8 am under multi-tier security cover. At first, postal ballots will be counted and then EVMs opened.

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress remain the most dominant political forces in Chhattisgarh, though the state has several regional outfits that have pockets of influence, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is making a determined bid to challenge its well entrenched rivals and make a mark in polls to the 90-member House.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

BJP slams 'two-faced' AAP, mocks 'self character certificate'

BJP slams 'two-faced' AAP, mocks 'self character certificate'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Attacking Aam Aadmi Party over the fake degree row and domestic violence case against its MLAs, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that the "self character certificate" given by the ruling party to its members has "fallen flat".

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The HC refused to stay the Centre's notification disqualifying the 20 MLAs.

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The AAP government on Tuesday moved a resolution against the Centre's notification giving absolute powers to the Lt Governor.

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Petitions have been filed with the President seeking disqualification of these MLAs on the ground that they occupied office of profit in violation of Constitution.

AAP's RS nominees: A billionaire, veteran CA and party loyalist

AAP's RS nominees: A billionaire, veteran CA and party loyalist

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sanjay Singh, Sushil Gupta and Narain Dass Gupta were selected as AAP's Rajya Sabha nominees.

Delhi polls: The biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Delhi polls: The biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Here's a look at where heavyweights stand.

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor as the sessions were marred by ruckus and acrimonious exchanges among the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC also asked to amend its plea and add the Lieutenant Governor as party in case.

Ghosi bypoll: Voters reject 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' politics

Ghosi bypoll: Voters reject 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' politics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Dara Singh Chauhan in the bypoll to the Ghosi Assembly constituency in Mau district with a margin of 42,759 votes on Friday.

For first time in 30 yrs, no representation for Badals in Punjab assembly

For first time in 30 yrs, no representation for Badals in Punjab assembly

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

It will be for the first time in three decades that the Badal family will have no representation in the 117-member Punjab assembly.

In fresh AAP crisis, Kejriwal sacks water minister Kapil Mishra

In fresh AAP crisis, Kejriwal sacks water minister Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The decision to remove Mishra was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired CM Kejriwal.

AAP open to form Delhi govt; asks LG not to dissolve assembly

AAP open to form Delhi govt; asks LG not to dissolve assembly

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked Lt Governor Najeeb Jung not to dissolve the Delhi assembly anytime soon, saying it will hold public meetings across the city to know whether the party should form the government again.

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Delhi: Dalhousie Road renamed after Aurangzeb's brother

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The municipal body passed a proposal, put forward by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi who is also a council member, to this effect at a special meeting convened by its chairman Naresh Kumar.

After 6-hr wait, Kejriwal manages to file nomination on last day

After 6-hr wait, Kejriwal manages to file nomination on last day

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Tuesday was the last day of filing of nominations for February 8 Delhi Assembly polls, results of which will be declared on February 11. The AAP held the BJP responsible for the delay, a charge dismissed as 'drama' by the saffron party.

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Here's how our netas faring in the elections.

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jarnail Singh passed away in New Delhi on Friday due to COVID-related complications, his family said. He was 48.

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.'

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

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