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Shaheen Bagh protesters vote in batches to keep agitation alive

Shaheen Bagh protesters vote in batches to keep agitation alive

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'They should know that we are still protesting as Delhi votes and will continue the agitation after the polling'

EC issues advisory reminding parties of model code

EC issues advisory reminding parties of model code

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The 'general advisory' issued by the poll panel also said criticism of other parties or their work based on unverified allegations should be avoided.

'Ballot over bullets': Delhi first-time voters' priorities

'Ballot over bullets': Delhi first-time voters' priorities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'My vote has gone for better education, health, and jobs for the youth, as I am one'

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Luckie affirmed that there has been repeated interference by the top officials of the Facebook teams including their policy heads at the instance of the political parties upon the content moderation teams.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The EC said the decision was taken as it was not satisfied with their respective replies to the show-cause notices. During an election rally in New Delhi, Thakur egged on the crowd to raise an incendiary slogan -- 'shoot the traitors' -- after he lashed out at anti-CAA protesters.

AAP to go solo in UP, contest all 403 seats

AAP to go solo in UP, contest all 403 seats

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"Our party is stronger than the Congress in the state. While the Congress won 40 seats in panchayat polls, we scored a victory in 83 panchayats. AAP got over 40 lakh votes in these polls, where 1600 party candidates contested," Singh, AAP's UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The panel had issued a notice to Facebook India vice president and managing director Ajit Mohan last week, asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media giant's alleged deliberate inaction to curb hateful content in the country.

Thank you Delhi for protecting India's soul: Kishor

Thank you Delhi for protecting India's soul: Kishor

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As trends indicate an easy return to power for the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, former Janata Dal-United vice-president, Prashant Kishor, thanked the people for "standing up to protect" the country's soul.

Former AAP MLA Alka Lamba returns to Congress

Former AAP MLA Alka Lamba returns to Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Lamba alleged AAP supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made promises which he knew he would not be able to fulfil.

The 2020 Delhi elections sentiment meter is here

The 2020 Delhi elections sentiment meter is here

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Rediff Labs analysed the 2015 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2020 battle in Delhi.

Kejriwal ropes in Prashant Kishor for Delhi polls

Kejriwal ropes in Prashant Kishor for Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Ahead of Assembly polls due early next year in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that political strategist Prashant Kishor's Indian PAC will manage the poll campaign of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in the national capital.

We respect mandate of Delhi people: Manoj Tiwari

We respect mandate of Delhi people: Manoj Tiwari

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

BJP chief JP Nadda said that the party accepts mandate and will act as constructive opposition

Smriti slams Kejriwal over his 'discuss with men' remark

Smriti slams Kejriwal over his 'discuss with men' remark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kejriwal soon hit back at her, saying the women of Delhi have decided who to vote for.

EC bans BJP's Parvesh Verma from campaigning

EC bans BJP's Parvesh Verma from campaigning

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The ban on Verma, second in the last one week, came into force at 6 pm on Wednesday. This means, he will not be able to campaign for the February 8 Delhi assembly polls any further.

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sources pointed out that according to initial feedback received during the meetings, the party did not properly handle issues such as the Aam Aadmi Party government's announcement of freebies and the anti-citizenship law protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The party workers recall that in the run up to the assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders had in their interactions with voters during poll rallies had duly emphasised upon various Delhi government schemes, providing for a host of services to people either free of cost or at a highly subsidised rates.

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Riding on its development agenda, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party was on Tuesday set for a resounding victory in the Delhi assembly elections to retain power for a third term. Here's how leaders reacted to the impending victory.

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.

AAP, Netflix engage in banter over 'Little Mufflerman'

AAP, Netflix engage in banter over 'Little Mufflerman'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

AAP's Twitter handle on Tuesday shared an image of a young boy dressed up as Chief Minister Kejriwal, with a cap bearing the party's symbol, a v-neck maroon sweater and, of course, a muffler wrapped around his head.

Delhi polls: Here's what Kejriwal's 'guarantee card' promises

Delhi polls: Here's what Kejriwal's 'guarantee card' promises

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The 'guarantee card' lists 10 promises, including free bus rides for students, deployment of 'mohalla marshals' for women's safety, continuation of scheme for free electricity up to 200 units, free health facilities, to plant two crore saplings, clean Yamuna river and reduce pollution in Delhi over the next five years.

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Strong rooms spread across the city storing the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being heavily guarded, with a 'three-layer security ring'. Tight security arrangements have also been put in place at various centres across the national capital.

Kejriwal meets Amit Shah, no discussion on Shaheen Bagh

Kejriwal meets Amit Shah, no discussion on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The meeting went on for over 20 minutes at Shah's residence. The meeting was earlier scheduled at the home ministry.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The ground, which served as the battleground for the 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement, is getting decked up and workers are busy making arrangements.

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

"It is a victory of all and every family who considered me their son and gave us a huge mandate. In the country today, Delhiites have given birth to a new kind of politics, which is called 'kam ki rajniti' (politics of works)," Kejriwal, who won the New Delhi seat, said.

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'We wanted to come out with accurate figure rather than speculating. This is not uncommon and we are not late

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the Bharatiya Janata Party national president on Monday after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party leaders.

Anurag Thakur gets EC notice for 'goli maaro' slogan

Anurag Thakur gets EC notice for 'goli maaro' slogan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He has been given time till 12 noon on January 30 to respond to the notice.

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kejriwal, atop an open yellow coloured jeep, waved to the public and shook hands with them as his roadshow moved through the narrow lanes of the Matiala Assembly. He was accompanied by Matiala MLA Gulab Singh Yadav.

Go wherever you want: Nitish to Pavan Varma

Go wherever you want: Nitish to Pavan Varma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

"They should go wherever they want," Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar said on Thursday when asked of Prashant Kishor and Pavan Verma's repeated questions about the party's stand's on the newly enacted Citizenship Act.

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

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.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The group, carrying party flags, were heard shouting the slogan en route to the Shahid Minar ground.

Delhi poll: BJP fields Sunil Yadav against Kejriwal

Delhi poll: BJP fields Sunil Yadav against Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The polls for 70-member assembly will be held on February 8 and results will be declared on February 11.

Kejriwal writes to L-G, staking claim to form govt

Kejriwal writes to L-G, staking claim to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Kejriwal, who returned to power in Delhi with a stunning poll victory on Tuesday, will take oath as chief minister for the third consecutive time on February 16.

43 out of 70 new Delhi MLAs have criminal cases

43 out of 70 new Delhi MLAs have criminal cases

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

An analysis of the declarations made by these MLAs reveals that 37 have declared serious charges including those related to rape, attempt to murder and crime against women.

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The BJP, whose campaign was focussed more on issues related to nationalism and Shaheen Bagh, failed to find support among voters.