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AAP announces women's honorarium in Delhi; finance dept cites budget issues

AAP government's plan to provide a monthly honorarium of Rs 1000 to eligible women in Delhi before the upcoming Assembly polls, seems to have hit the bureaucratic logjam with the Finance department flagging budgetary constraints, officials said on Friday. The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna of the AAP government was announced in the budget 2024-25 for providing Rs 1000 to each of the eligible women in Delhi per month. An allocation of Rs 2,000 crore was also made by the government in the budget for the scheme. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has been reiterating in his Padyatra campaigns for the Assembly polls, that the scheme will be launched soon and the monthly honorarium will be credited to the bank accounts of the women. A week ago while campaigning in Burari constituency, Kejriwal also said that registration for the scheme will start very soon. However, officials said that the Finance department of the Delhi government has ...

AAP leader Dilip Pandey leaves electoral politics ahead of Delhi polls

In a heartfelt post on X, Pandey expressed gratitude for his political journey while reaffirming his support for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'trying to cut votes' from voter list

Kejriwal alleged that the BJP had submitted an application to Election Commission of India to cut votes of 11,000 people, citing that either these people have shifted or passed away

MLA Naresh Balyan gets bail, arrested again: What's the case against him?

A few hours after AAP leader Balyan was granted bail in an extortion case by the court, he was arrested again by the Delhi Police in a separate FIR

Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel retires from electoral politics

Ram Niwas Goel is one-of the senior-most leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and currently serving as the Delhi Assembly Speaker

I-PAC returns to Delhi to back AAP in its bid to keep the state's crown

The primary focus of the campaign will be to counter the 'anti-incumbency' narrative created by Opposition parties in the state against AAP

BJP vows to retain AAP's free schemes in Delhi; 'electoral jumla' says AAP

Delhi Assembly elections: BJP pledges to retain AAP's free electricity, water, and bus services if it wins polls; AAP dismisses promises as 'electoral jumla', says voters will choose proven leadership

AAP more interested in liquor sales than heath of Delhi citizens: Mandaviya

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday slammed the AAP dispensation for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme and said it is more interested in liquor sales than the health of Delhi's citizens. The Delhi assembly polls are slated for early next year. The minister's remarks also assume significance as they come a week after the Delhi High Court sought the AAP government's stand on a plea by Delhi's BJP MPs seeking implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Addressing a press conference here, Mandaviya said it was unfortunate that states like Delhi and West Bengal are not implementing the scheme even after repeated requests by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and letters from the Centre. "There could be political differences but public welfare works must be prioritised in India's federal democratic set up for the welfare of all," he said. "The government of India has written to the Delhi government urging it to implement

UPSC coach Avadh Ojha joins AAP: Know all about his life and controversies

UPSC coach Avadh Ojha, known for his unique teaching style and controversial remarks, joined the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of Delhi Assembly elections

AAP's Raghav Chadha gives notice in RS to discuss Bangladesh Iskcon issue

Earlier on November 30, ISKCON Kolkata alleged that Bangladesh authorities have arrested two monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, and the secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das

Kejriwal blames Amit Shah for poor law and order in Delhi amid MLA's arrest

The remarks came after AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who allegedly received repeated threats from a gangster, was arrested in an extortion case

Raised issues hoping for Centre to act but I was attacked instead: Kejriwal

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted the BJP-led central government for alleged inaction on law and order issues here, claiming that instead of taking action against criminals, an attack was orchestrated on him during his November 30 padyatra in Malviya Nagar. The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations. Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal said, "The liquid thrown on me was harmless, but it could have been dangerous. This is the third attack on me in the last 35 days." The former chief minister also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of sending the message that complainants, rather than offenders, will face arrest. Kejriwal also criticised the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who had earlier filed a complaint about extortion by gangsters. "Instead of arresting criminals, they are targeting our MLAs," the AAP chief alleged, demanding action against the real offenders to ensure the safety of Delhi's residents. In a security scare on Saturday, a man spl

Unfortunate, should not have happened: Haryana CM slams attack on Kejriwal

BJP MP further urged the public to punish Kejriwal through democratic means, such as voting, and demanded an inquiry to determine if Kejriwal staged the attack himself

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls attack on Kejriwal 'utterly shameful'

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday condemned the incident in which some liquid was splashed on AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. He said the alleged attack on the former Delhi chief minister was "utterly shameful." On Saturday evening, Kejriwal was greeting people standing behind a cordon when a man approached him and splashed some liquid on him, following which the security personnel swiftly overpowered him. Kejriwal and the security personnel accompanying him were later seen wiping their faces. Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Mann in a statement, said, "Since Kejriwal began questioning the BJP about law and order and public safety in Delhi, they have become frustrated. This attack is a direct result of that frustration. It is disgraceful that this is the third attack on Arvind Kejriwal in just 35 days. Whenever the BJP fails to fulfil its responsibilities, it resorts to violence and conflict." AAP Punjab president Aman Arora also condemned the

Delhi Assembly: BJP MLAs stage walkout over Question Hour, Rule 280

The BJP MLAs walked out of the Delhi Assembly on Friday within minutes after start of the Winter Session. The BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta walked out of the House after Speaker Ram Niwas Goel declared the issues to be raised under Rule 280 to be deemed read by the listed members. They also protested that no Question Hour was provided in the three days session so that the MLAs could question the government. The assembly began with discussion on the issue of removal of the bus marshals from their jobs last year.

Ajit Pawar to lead NCP in Delhi polls, eyes national party status revival

Delhi Assembly elections: Ahead of the polls, AAP announced first list of 11 candidates for 2025 Delhi polls; six ex-BJP and Congress leaders included

Delh Assembly polls: Kejriwal continues attack on Centre over law and order

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday intensified his criticism of the BJP-led central government, accusing it of failing to ensure law and order in Delhi. Addressing a press conference at party office, Kejriwal said, "There is an atmosphere of fear and insecurity everywhere in Delhi. Women feel unsafe stepping out after 7 pm and parents worry about their daughters going outside." He further alleged that incidents of extortion, shootings and public crimes have become alarmingly common under the watch of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "The BJP and the Home Ministry have turned Delhi into a hub of extortion and violence," Kejriwal charged. While highlighting the achievements of AAP in health, education, and electricity during his tenure, the former Delhi chief minister criticised the BJP for its alleged mismanagement of law enforcement. He noted that although the Delhi Police is under the Union Home Ministry's jurisdiction, it has "failed to fulfil its responsibilities". Party le

Delhi CM Atishi extends electric vehicle policy till March 31, 2025

Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday announced several cabinet decisions, including the extension of the Delhi Electric Policy till March 31, 2025. At a press conference here, Atishi said in the wake of poor air quality, the Delhi cabinet has decided to extend the EV policy and roll out subsidies and road tax exemptions pending from January 1. "Electric vehicles purchased on Jan 1, 2024, and after will get a subsidy and road tax exemption, which were halted by the BJP when Arvind Kejriwal was sent to jail," she said. Announcing another cabinet decision, the chief minister said the Delhi government has approved a grant of Rs 17 crore to the Delhi Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation Limited (DSFDC) for paying pending salaries to its employees. Atishi also announced a four-year bachelor's program in optometry at a new wing at Guru Nanak Eye Centre.

Amit Shah has made Delhi gangster, extortion capital: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP national convener further accused the BJP of preventing him from meeting the victim, saying, 'BJP has sent thousands of its people to stop me'

Delhi polls: BJP eyes early start, shortlists 3 probables for each seat

The party is expected to declare candidates around mid-December, a senior Delhi unit functionary said, adding that the candidate selection process has already completed the survey stage