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EC registers Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party

EC registers Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Friday got its registration from the Election Commission though no symbol has been issued to it.

Gul Panag joins Aam Aadmi Party

Gul Panag joins Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Infographic: The rise of the Aam Aadmi Party

Infographic: The rise of the Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Rediff.com explains the rise of the AAP with the help of an animated infographic.

Aam Aadmi Party: The Optimist vs The Sceptic

Aam Aadmi Party: The Optimist vs The Sceptic

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

In these few weeks, it has kindled great hopes for clean governance in Delhi and beyond, tempered by strong misgivings about the party's economic and urban policies. What follows is an imaginary dialogue between the Optimist and the Sceptic.

Aam Aadmi Party's OPEN CHALLENGE to Rahul, Modi

Aam Aadmi Party's OPEN CHALLENGE to Rahul, Modi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Kumar Vishwas, an Aam Aadmi Party leader whose name is doing the rounds as the candidate Arvind Kejriwal might field against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha elections, has dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to make it a three-cornered fight by fielding Narendra Modi.

Aam Aadmi Party: Good politics but bad economics

Aam Aadmi Party: Good politics but bad economics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Arvind Kejriwal has got his politics right. Now, he needs to rethink his party's economic policies.

Just who is funding the Aam Aadmi Party?

Just who is funding the Aam Aadmi Party?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Contesting its maiden elections, the Aam Aadmi Party is striving hard to make its presence felt in the coming assembly polls in Delhi.

Aam Aadmi Party volunteer beaten up, office ransacked

Aam Aadmi Party volunteer beaten up, office ransacked

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

A volunteer of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party was beaten up and its office in Kirari, northwest Delhi, was attacked on Friday morning by unidentified goons.

Delhi poll diary: At your service, Aam Aadmi Party

Delhi poll diary: At your service, Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi has been seeing a steady flow of volunteers offering their services to the party free of cost.

Kejriwal replies to Anna on Aam Aadmi Party funding

Kejriwal replies to Anna on Aam Aadmi Party funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Social activist Anna Hazare had written a 3-point letter to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to specify if the money collected for the 'Anna movement' was being used to fund his election campaign.

Aam Aadmi Party celebrates, Congress licks wounds, BJP introspects

Aam Aadmi Party celebrates, Congress licks wounds, BJP introspects

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Waving brooms (the Aam Aadmi Party's election symbol) and placards, jubilant supporters of the party on Sunday converged outside its office in large numbers after its impressive performance in the Delhi assembly election.

Aam Aadmi Party hurries to put systems in place

Aam Aadmi Party hurries to put systems in place

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

As it takes the national ground, the party is examining what blend of tools and technology would work in both rural and urban parts, says Somesh Jha

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Priyanka captures the upbeat mood at Jantar Mantar on Parliament Street where Arvind Kejriwal's party was formally launched on Monday.

Aam Aadmi Party lashes out at the Budget

Aam Aadmi Party lashes out at the Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The aam aadmi of the country has reasons to feel disappointed, if not cheated, with the Union Budget presented by the ruling coalition that came to power in his name, it says.

Shanti Bhushan donates Rs 1 crore to Aam Aadmi Party

Shanti Bhushan donates Rs 1 crore to Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Former Law Minister Shanti Bhushan on Monday donated Rs 1 crore to the newly-launched 'Aam Aadmi Party' and said people from all walks of society will sit in Parliament after the 2014 General elections.

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.

BJP goes after Aam Aadmi Party over remarks on Kashmir

BJP goes after Aam Aadmi Party over remarks on Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Strongly opposing Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan's suggestion on the deployment of armed forces in Kashmir with the consent of the people, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at his party for taking a "weak" stand on issues of national security.

Aam Aadmi Party seeks help from Congress, BJP

Aam Aadmi Party seeks help from Congress, BJP

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party legislator Vinod Kumar Binny on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress should support the government over issues pertaining to the people.

Why do Aam Aadmi Party's electoral promises make little financial sense?

Why do Aam Aadmi Party's electoral promises make little financial sense?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The author looks at what can be discerned of citizens' troubles from the new political party's platform.

Aam Aadmi Party gets a 'broom' to clean up politics

Aam Aadmi Party gets a 'broom' to clean up politics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday got 'broom' as its election symbol for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

Poll position: Can Aam Aadmi Party be second-time lucky?

Poll position: Can Aam Aadmi Party be second-time lucky?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

A closer analysis of the Delhi election results suggests that the Aam Aadmi Party, despite a stunning debut, may actually be on shakier ground if another election were held, says Venkat Goli.

All is not well with Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party

All is not well with Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Amid compulsions, the Delhi assembly elections would test the Aam Aadmi Party's endurance, says Sreelatha Menon

Italian couple study the Aam Aadmi Party's representative democracy

Italian couple study the Aam Aadmi Party's representative democracy

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Cristiano and Sofei Gianolla, an Italian couple, have traversed thousands of miles to understand the AAP movement and its version of representative democracy.

Shazia Ilmi, Captain Gopinath quit Aam Aadmi Party

Shazia Ilmi, Captain Gopinath quit Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Top Aam Aadmi Party leaders Shazia Ilmi and Captain Gopinath resign.

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, suffered a major setback in the Delhi Assembly elections, losing to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The loss marks a significant blow to Kejriwal's national ambitions and raises questions about the future of the party. The AAP had been in power in Delhi for the past 10 years and had also formed a government in Punjab. Despite the defeat, the party still holds 13 MPs from Punjab and Delhi. The article examines the factors that contributed to the AAP's defeat, including allegations of corruption, poor civic facilities, and the BJP's relentless attacks. It also explores the impact of the loss on Kejriwal's national aspirations and the party's future.

Bollywood hails Aam Aadmi Party's landslide win in Delhi

Bollywood hails Aam Aadmi Party's landslide win in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'AAP wins one of the biggest electoral victories in Indian history.'

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The company wants to amend it's application against the part to make the case stronger.

Aam Aadmi Party stakes claim to form government in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party stakes claim to form government in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ending the fortnight-long deadlock, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday staked claim to form the government in the national capital with outside support from the Congress which it had trounced in the December 4 assembly polls.

We will field a strong candidate against Modi: Aam Aadmi Party

We will field a strong candidate against Modi: Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said that they will put up a strong candidate against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Ahead of Delhi assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has collected around Rs 19 crore as donations from cross section of people, most of them are the first-time donors to a political party.

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.

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The AAP's mandate in Gujarat is similar to the one in Delhi -- address issues related to corruption and other grievances of the common man, says Vinay Umarji and Premal Balan

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

After tasting electoral success in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it would contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from 20 states, including Uttar Pradesh, where it would field candidates from all 80 constituencies.

There is no rift within Aam Aadmi Party: Kejriwal

There is no rift within Aam Aadmi Party: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday played down reports of a rift in the party over the issue of cabinet berths and said party MLA Vinod Kumar Binny was not upset over his non-inclusion.

Dom's Take: CM Kejriwal ban gaya aam aadmi

Dom's Take: CM Kejriwal ban gaya aam aadmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Parliament passing a bill equating the Delhi government with the lieutenant governor and not Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party elected government.

The mirage that is the Aam Aadmi Party

The mirage that is the Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

AAP has been vociferous since its inception and has mainly raised issues pertaining to corruption. A political party must have crisp and specific standon all issues which concern the nation not just corruption or secularism; and AAP has failed to deliver on all these counts, says Aditya Shah and Aadit Kapadia.

Will win in 33 out of 70 Delhi seats: Aam Aadmi Party survey

Will win in 33 out of 70 Delhi seats: Aam Aadmi Party survey

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The third player in the Delhi election battle, Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said that as per its latest survey the party was expected to win more seats than the two national parties in the fray.

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Differences between Team Anna and Aam Aadmi Party came to the fore on Friday when its leader Gopal Rai tried to interrupt General V K Singh's speech at the venue and was rebuffed by Anna Hazare who has been on indefinite hunger strike for passage in Parliament of Jan Lokpal Bill.

Rape accused AAP MLA Pathanmajra declared proclaimed offender

Rape accused AAP MLA Pathanmajra declared proclaimed offender

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

A court in Patiala declared AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender after he failed to appear in a rape case. The court has also directed for a notice to be issued to the investigating officer to place on record the list of properties belonging to Pathanmajra.

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone.