News for 'Aam Aadmi Party'

ED nabs man who 'managed' AAP funds for Goa polls; 17th arrest so far

ED nabs man who 'managed' AAP funds for Goa polls; 17th arrest so far

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

He has been sent to the ED custody till April 18 by the court, they said.

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP to gherao PM's residence on March 26

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Rai alleged that MLAs and councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party were stopped from meeting the family members of the Delhi chief minister, who was arrested by the ED in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday.

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to the Election Commission notice over his claim the Haryana government was 'mixing poison' in Yamuna, and said raw water received from the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state in the recent past has been 'highly contaminated and extremely poisonous' for human health.

Anything can happen to Kejriwal in jail: AAP

Anything can happen to Kejriwal in jail: AAP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Friday reiterated his party's allegation that a deep conspiracy is being hatched against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and anything can happen with him in prison.

How Educated Are Your MLAs?

How Educated Are Your MLAs?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Association for Democratic33 per cent of 4,092 sitting MLAs were non-graduates.

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Delhi has become Aapda-mukt: Modi in victory speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Hailing the Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi assembly polls victory as 'historic', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a stinging attack on the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, saying the country needs a serious political transformation and not politics of 'dhoort-ta (deceit) and moorkhta (foolishness)'.

LG orders probe against AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme

LG orders probe against AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has ordered an inquiry against private persons allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojana, his office said on Saturday.

Kejriwal promises another 'revdi' to Delhiites soon

Kejriwal promises another 'revdi' to Delhiites soon

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

With an eye on the assembly elections scheduled in Delhi early next year, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign that will run from November 25 to December 10, an official statement said.

Why Is Modi Touching His Feet?

Why Is Modi Touching His Feet?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At the Bharatiya Janata Party election rally in Ghonda on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Narendra Modi startled the gathering when he touched the feet of a candidate not once, but three times.

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra on Tuesday allegedly escaped the police out to arrest him in a rape case

Thanked my guru...: Atishi's 1st reaction after being named Delhi CM

Thanked my guru...: Atishi's 1st reaction after being named Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'A first-time politician can only get such opportunities in AAP. Had I been in some other party, I wouldn't even have got a ticket to contest polls'

Atishi claims AAP MLAs barred from entering Delhi assembly

Atishi claims AAP MLAs barred from entering Delhi assembly

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

With 'dafli' beats in the background, AAP leaders held placards with photos of Ambedkar and raised slogans against the ruling party -- "BJP sun le, Jai Bhim, Jai Bhim" ... "BJP ki tanashahi nahin chalegi (BJP's dictatorship won't work)".

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the residence in question was built in 1942. The Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD), after an audit, had recommended its renovation, he said.

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Sena chief said he had to honour "yuti dharma".

Will go back to jail on June 2, proud of it: Kejriwal

Will go back to jail on June 2, proud of it: Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he will be surrendering on June 2 and asserted that he will not bow down even if he is harassed in jail.

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The AAP has launched a nationwide poster campaign with slogans like "Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao" in 22 states, said AAP's state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday.

Oppn seeks speedy probe into Red Fort blast, raises security concerns

Oppn seeks speedy probe into Red Fort blast, raises security concerns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Opposition parties in India are demanding a thorough and speedy investigation into a car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. They are also raising concerns about the security situation in the national capital and questioning the government's handling of the matter.

Pesky calls/SMSes? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Pesky calls/SMSes? Here's what the aam aadmi says

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Many MPs have complained that unsolicited calls have become a regular feature on their phones and sought a ban on these telemarketing calls.

BJP lures Delhi voters with Rs 2500 aid for women, Rs 500 LPG

BJP lures Delhi voters with Rs 2500 aid for women, Rs 500 LPG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released the first part of its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, promising Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, LPG cylinders at Rs 500, and Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens. BJP president JP Nadda also assured that all existing public welfare schemes in Delhi will continue if the party is voted to power. The manifesto also includes a promise to implement the 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme in Delhi, providing additional health cover of Rs 5 lakh.

'Anarchist' Aadmi Protest on Delhi's streets

'Anarchist' Aadmi Protest on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party workers on Wednesday fought pitched battles with Bharatiya Janata Party activists outside the saffron party headquarters in New Delhi hours after former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was detained briefly in Gujarat.

Sisodia alleges manhandling, judge orders CCTV footage preservation

Sisodia alleges manhandling, judge orders CCTV footage preservation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The police also moved an application seeking court's permission to produce Sisodia only via video conference, after he levelled the allegation.

BJP plotting to topple Delhi govt, to impose Prez rule: Atishi

BJP plotting to topple Delhi govt, to impose Prez rule: Atishi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The accusation comes a day after the President's secretariat forwarded the assertions of the Opposition BJP that Delhi was facing a constitutional crisis to the ministry of home affairs for "proper attention".

Kejriwal shifts to party MP's house in Lutyens' Delhi

Kejriwal shifts to party MP's house in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone.

Delhi area where 3 students had died flooded again

Delhi area where 3 students had died flooded again

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, where three students died due to flooding in the basement of a coaching centre last week, was flooded again following a spell of heavy rain on Wednesday.

Kejriwal reacts as intel says Khalistani hit squad out to kill him

Kejriwal reacts as intel says Khalistani hit squad out to kill him

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Amid intelligence reports of a pro-Khalistan group plotting an attack against him, Delhi Chief Ministerial candidate Arvind Kejriwal responded with faith, stating "God will save him." The threat comes ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, with authorities reviewing Kejriwal's security and deploying round-the-clock surveillance.

'Punjab govt' car with liquor, cash, AAP pamphlets seized in Delhi

'Punjab govt' car with liquor, cash, AAP pamphlets seized in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The Punjab government dismissed claims that it owned the car intercepted in Delhi. The vehicle's number plate was forged and fake as it can be tracked to a different car not owned by the Punjab government, it said. The AAP, too, released a statement, saying the car seizure was a "planted stunt, ?poorly executed and utterly bogus".

Marshalled out many times, BJP's Vijender Gupta to be Delhi speaker

Marshalled out many times, BJP's Vijender Gupta to be Delhi speaker

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Former Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has been chosen as the new Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. Gupta, a BJP MLA from Rohini, vowed to immediately table 14 CAG reports allegedly withheld by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government upon taking charge. His election is a foregone conclusion due to the BJP's majority in the Assembly.

Will set up CM Kejriwal's office in jail if...: Mann

Will set up CM Kejriwal's office in jail if...: Mann

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

He also asserted that no one can take the place of Kejriwal in the AAP.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

No ED notice but injustice to Dalits reason to quit govt: Kejri minister

No ED notice but injustice to Dalits reason to quit govt: Kejri minister

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Anand is still "technically" a minister although he has resigned, officials said.

Kejriwal trying to pressure us through allies: Delhi Cong chief

Kejriwal trying to pressure us through allies: Delhi Cong chief

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

With the Aam Aadmi Party facing 'anti-incumbency' in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is 'panicking' and is trying to pressure the Congress through its partners but 'we are not going to make any kind of alliance' with his party, city Congress chief Devender Yadav said on Thursday.

Kejriwal's party member critical after car mishap, foul play suspected

Kejriwal's party member critical after car mishap, foul play suspected

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

A key woman member of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, who is also a contestant for upcoming Delhi assembly elections, was critically injured in a road accident on Sunday.

'Life of <i>aam aadmi</i> much worse today'

'Life of aam aadmi much worse today'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Every Budget proposal must be carefully evaluated and people should not be impressed by any last minute bonanza after suffering for four years, says Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha.

TMC's Derek O'Brien, AAP's Sanjay Singh spend night at Parl protest site

TMC's Derek O'Brien, AAP's Sanjay Singh spend night at Parl protest site

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

TMC's Dola Sen and Mausam Noor were there at the site till midnight.

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A jampacked nightclub in North Goa turned into a death trap around midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules.

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

He asserted that the AAP cared for the people of Delhi and that's why they announced financial assistance for the Resident Welfare Associations to help people ensure better security in their neighbourhood by hiring private security guards.

Populist plans put <i>Aam aadmi</i> on centrestage

Populist plans put Aam aadmi on centrestage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Govt puts populist schemes on fast track.

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Heavy rain lashed Delhi, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD issued an 'orange' alert, warning of more rainfall.

Won't be surprising if he is arrested: Pawar on Kejriwal

Won't be surprising if he is arrested: Pawar on Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Pawar said in the last 10 years, people have voted Kejriwal to power, adding that Aam Aadmi Party ministers have been jailed and steps were being taken to arrest him as well.

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Kapil Mishra, a former AAP member and a vocal critic of the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undergone a complete political transformation, becoming a controversial figure often regarded as the "posterboy of Hindutva." He has now been inducted as a minister in the newly formed Delhi government, marking a significant shift in his political allegiance and raising questions about his role in shaping the city's future.