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After expelling us, 'hypocrite' Kejriwal wants us back: Bhushan

After expelling us, 'hypocrite' Kejriwal wants us back: Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Bhushan said that "after abusing" and "orchestrating" a physical attack by his MLAs in the NC meeting, Kejriwal wants them "Back!, Hypocrite Shameless!"

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'Kudos to the SC & the CJI for standing up to the Govt on the gross misuse of this colonial law of sedition to silence dissent'

When whole Delhi was with us, some friends backstabbed: Kejriwal

When whole Delhi was with us, some friends backstabbed: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

When the whole Delhi was with the Aam Aadmi Party, some 'friends backstabbed' us, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told Saturday's National Council meeting

Not quitting as AAP Lokpal: Ramdas

Not quitting as AAP Lokpal: Ramdas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's internal Lokpal, Admiral (retd) L Ramdas, on Saturday said he will not quit the post even though he was asked not to attend the crucial National Council meeting for which he had travelled all the way from Maharashtra.

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Kapil Mishra, 34, was on Wednesday named as the new law minister

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 to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

Upset with infighting, logo creator asks AAP to stop using his design

Upset with infighting, logo creator asks AAP to stop using his design

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Unhappy with the rumblings in the party, an Aam Aadmi Party volunteer, who claims to have designed the party's logo, has written to the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking him to stop using the logo.

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The image of him embracing Lalu Prasad Yadav having gone viral, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought to defend his anti-graft credentials saying it was the RJD chief who "pulled and hugged him", and it did not amount to an "alliance".

AAP MLAs choose Kejriwal as leader in Assembly

AAP MLAs choose Kejriwal as leader in Assembly

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Aam Aadmi Party legislators on Monday unanimously elected Arvind Kejriwal as their leader in the Delhi assembly.

Deeply hurt by the betrayal of trust: Kejriwal opens up on AAP rift

Deeply hurt by the betrayal of trust: Kejriwal opens up on AAP rift

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The Delhi CM said he refuses to be drawn into the ugly battle and will continue to focus on Delhi.

Excuses to stop yatra: Rahul on health minister's letter

Excuses to stop yatra: Rahul on health minister's letter

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'The government is scared of this Congress yatra, that is why various orders and letters are being issued'

'Kejriwal can even join hands with Modi if it suits him'

'Kejriwal can even join hands with Modi if it suits him'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Prashant Bhushan has claimed that Arvind Kejriwal can even join hands with PM Narendra Modi for personal gains.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

AAP's LS strategy: Nationwide membership drive from Jan 10

AAP's LS strategy: Nationwide membership drive from Jan 10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday ruled out contesting all 545 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, but will field candidates in maximum number of seats and announced a nationwide fortnight campaign for enrolling new members from January 10.

Hope Anna realises the Bill is not what he wanted: AAP

Hope Anna realises the Bill is not what he wanted: AAP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Not satisfied with the Lokpal bill passed by the Parliament today, Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav said the bill was not in the form as asked for and the political class would continue to "rule the Lokpal".

Kejriwal: No Napoleon, but Robespierre

Kejriwal: No Napoleon, but Robespierre

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

'Like Robespierre,' argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf, 'Kejriwal too talks of virtue, and the ones who speak out against him will encounter the terror of Kejriwal's wrath in the Aam Aadmi Party.'

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Farmers defer Jan 6 tractor march by a day due to poor weather

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Yogendra Yadav said the decision to defer the march was taken over a forecast of bad weather conditions on Wednesday.

Peace eludes warring camps within AAP

Peace eludes warring camps within AAP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Reconciliation talks between the two warring factions in Aam Aadmi Party have collapsed following which two prominent leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Thursday accused Arvind Kejriwal camp of trying to force them to resign from the national executive and not heeding to any of their concerns.

Arvind Kejriwal quits as AAP convenor

Arvind Kejriwal quits as AAP convenor

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has resigned as the party's convener ahead of the national executive meeting

AAP rejects MLA Binny's allegations; to take disciplinary action

AAP rejects MLA Binny's allegations; to take disciplinary action

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday refuted the allegations levelled by its MLA Vinod Kumar Binny and said disciplinary action would be initiated against the legislator for "baseless accusations" against the party.

Farmer leaders involved in violence, won't be spared: Police chief

Farmer leaders involved in violence, won't be spared: Police chief

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders made inflammatory speeches and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade by agitating farmers that left 394 of its personnel injured and warned that no culprit will be spared.

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The BJP leadership knows it can't boast of governance in the state as the Bommai government has little to show. So, the game plan is to project Modi, who will reiterate how important it is for a state to have the same party ruling in power at the Centre, observes Ramesh Menon.

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The opposition would push for the passage of the two bills -- the farmers' freedom from indebtedness bill and the farmers' right to guaranteed remunerative minimum support prices for agriculture commodities bill -- in the Rajya Sabha

SKM to take final call on ending farmers stir at Thursday meeting

SKM to take final call on ending farmers stir at Thursday meeting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday said that a consensus has been reached over a revised draft proposal of the Centre on their pending demands and it will now meet on Thursday to decide the future course of the movement, even as its leaders demanded a formal communication on government letterhead.

Tomar hopeful of positive outcome at Jan 4 meet with farmers

Tomar hopeful of positive outcome at Jan 4 meet with farmers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The minister said that the last meeting held on December 30, 2020, happened in a cordial atmosphere and there is a possibility of positive results in the interest of farmers and of the country's farm sector at the next meeting.

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Wednesday lead a protest rally against the Narendra Modi government's land bill at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. However, the common man's minister, who in the past turned down security, has asked the Delhi police to keep the media at bay during the rally, said sources.

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

He also urged people demonstrating against the laws across the country to observe a day-long hunger strike at their respective protest sites.

Not even fear of COVID-19 can disrupt protest: Agitating farmers

Not even fear of COVID-19 can disrupt protest: Agitating farmers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

With multiple health camps at these protest sites, immediate medical assistance is always at the farmers' disposal in case a protestor develops symptoms like fever or breathlessness.

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Major Adhikari was a man par excellence and had won our hearts. His supreme sacrifice for the nation shook us till the roots. A fascinating excerpt from Param Vir Chakra Captain (Honorary) Yogendra Singh Yadav's book, The Hero of Tiger Hill.

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.

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.

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Information and Broadcasting ministry has not yet responded on the demand of the Film and Television Institute of India students to remove television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan from the post of chairman of its governing council even as their strike entered the fourth day on Monday.

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

"Professor Manjit Singh is suspended from the party pending enquiry against his anti-party activities. He will no longer represent the party in any forum in the media and outside," a press note said.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

Ahead of Jan 4 talks, farmer unions warn of 'firm steps'

Ahead of Jan 4 talks, farmer unions warn of 'firm steps'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference at the Singhu border protest site, farmer leaders warned of multiple actions if their main demands are not met. They said that only five per cent of the issues raised by them have so far been discussed in meetings with the government.

Is the Modi regime looking like UPA II?

Is the Modi regime looking like UPA II?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'If the Singh government was characterised by policy paralysis, this one is afflicted by hyperactivism, sans a roadmap,' says Yogendra Yadav.

Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Former National Students Union of India President Alka Lamba has quit the Congress and could be joining the Aam Aadmi Party, a development that the ruling party sought to downplay saying it was long that she held any post in the party or was fielded in any election.

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The home ministry will soon inspect the books of accounts of the Aam Aadmi Party in connection with alleged illegal foreign funding to it.

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.