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Delhi transport department rejects AAP's inquiry claim against CM Atishi

Former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal made multiple allegations against the BJP, including mass alteration of voters' lists in the Delhi Assembly. The BJP, however, dismissed his allegations

Bade miyan, chote miyan: BJP compares AAP to Congress for targeting ECI

This comes after AAP MP Sanjay Singh had accused the BJP of attempting to remove his wife Anita Singh's name from the voter list, not once but twice

AAP manipulating votes in Delhi to win upcoming Assembly polls, says BJP

The BJP on Saturday accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party of "manipulating votes" in Delhi to win the upcoming Assembly elections. In a press conference, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, sharing data of voters in the last Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, claimed that lakhs of minority voters were added to the electoral rolls. He claimed that many Hindu house owners in Tughlaqabad and Kalkaji constituencies, currently held by AAP, have complained that many minority community persons were registered as voters. The BJP leaders also presented the complainants from Tughlakabad in the press conference. The district election officer cum district magistrate of southeast Delhi in a post on X said the issues raised by the BJP in its press conference are being examined by the concerned electoral registration officers. "Appropriate action shall be taken as per the Representation of People Act as well instructions/guidelines of ECI," said the officer. Kejriwal is trying to "rig"

Delhi LG orders probe into AAP schemes; Kejriwal slams BJP, Congress

LG's office has issued separate directives to Delhi chief secretary and commissioner of police, following complaints filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit

Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva claims 50% cut in PPAC, power bills to drop 25%

The BJP Friday claimed the Power Purchase Adjustment Charges (PPAC) component in the electricity bill in Delhi has been slashed by more than 50 percent due to the party's protest, and it will reduce consumers' bills by 20-25 percent in coming days. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva told a press conference here it was a victory of the party workers who have been protesting against the discoms and the AAP government for "looting" honest power consumers in the name of PPAC. Citing Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) orders, Sachdeva said the "PPAC imposed by the three discoms has been reduced by more than 50 percent, and resultantly the consumer bills will be reduced by 20-25 percent". The PPAC is added to the electricity bill to compensate for any increase in the cost of power during procurement due to factors like rise in fuel prices, changes in policies among others. It is calculated as a per cent of the sum of the fixed charge and energy charge (units consumed) in .

AAP accuses Cong of colluding with BJP for polls, threatens alliance split

The AAP launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Thursday, accusing it of colluding with the BJP for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls to harm the prospects of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sanjay Singh alleged at a press conference here that the actions of the Congress are damaging the unity of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). "We had not said a single word against the Congress during the Haryana election. Yet the Congress seems to be reading out from the BJP's script. Its candidates' list looks as if it was finalised at the BJP office," Singh said. He accused Congress leaders Ajay Maken and Sandeep Dixit of targeting the AAP, instead of focusing on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "Ajay Maken has crossed all limits by calling Arvind Kejriwal anti-national. Despite campaigning for the Congress in past elections, Kejriwal now faces an FIR, while the Congress had never fil

AAP's 24-hr ultimatum: Action on Ajay Maken or INDIA bloc should drop Cong

AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleges that Congress leader 'Ajay Maken reads the BJP script', demands action against him. Singh warns AAP will urge INDIA bloc partners to expel Congress if no action is taken

Arvind Kejriwal inducts bodybuilders, wrestlers in AAP ahead of Delhi polls

Several sportspersons, including wrestlers and bodybuilders, joined the AAP in the presence of party chief Arvind Kejriwal here on Thursday, giving a boost to the party ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Kejriwal welcomed Tilakraj, Rohit Dalal and Akshay Dilawari, who are associated with sports and fitness, at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office and handed party scarves and caps to them. The former Delhi chief minister said around 70-80 bodybuilders and wrestlers have joined the party, adding that it will not only strengthen the outfit but also associate it more closely with health and fitness issues. He promised that after retaining power in the capital, the AAP will work towards resolving the issues faced by sportspersons. Kejriwal said in the coming days, many more gymnasium owners and sportspersons will join the party. Speaker of the outgoing Assembly Ram Niwas Goel said those who joined the AAP on Thursday have significant influence, especially in Delhi's gyms, and wante

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes

Under Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP promises Rs 2,100 monthly allowance, and under Sanjeevani free treatment to voters above 60

Kejriwal, Atishi committing 'political fraud' with women, elderly: BJP

The BJP on Wednesday accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi of committing a "political fraud" with women and elderly in the city by promising them benefits of non-existing schemes ahead of Assembly polls. The party also challenged the ruling AAP and Atishi to show notifications of the schemes. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva in a press conference said that there is still time for Kejriwal to apologise to Delhi's public for "fake" 'Mahila Samman' and 'Sanjeevani' schemes. Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said that many persons who were registered for the scheme lost money because they shared their personal details like bank accounts. He asked all such persons to contact the BJP, assuring the party will help them recover their lost money. "Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi stand exposed. They are guilty of political fraud in the eyes of the public," Sachdeva said, referring to public notices issued by the Delhi government distancing .

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in a fake case, says Arvind Kejriwal

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Wednesday that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a "fake" case by the central investigative agencies at the behest of the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal, who was flanked by Atishi, said, "We got to know from our sources that a meeting was held and investigative agencies have been ordered by the BJP to arrest CM Atishi in a fake case." The BJP is trying to distract AAP from campaigning for assembly polls, he alleged. "We came to know that they are preparing a fake case on Atishi in the transport department, and they want to halt the scheme of free bus rides for women," the AAP chief said. "I will not let the scheme of free bus rides for women stop till I am alive," Kejriwal, who is out on bail in a case related to the excise policy 'scam', asserted. He also claimed that central agencies have been instructed to conduct raids on all senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) before arresting Atishi in the co

Congress unveils 'mauka mauka' booklet, targets AAP, BJP before Delhi polls

Congress booklet takes a dig at the shortcomings and unmet promises of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre

Delhi Congress brings out 12-point 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP

Delhi Congress on Wednesday released a 12-point "white paper" targeting the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues like pollution, civic facilities and law and order. Addressing a press conference, AICC treasurer Ajay Maken lashed out at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying his party came to power riding on the Janlokpal agitation but has failed to set up the anti-corruption ombudsman. "If there is one word to describe former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal here then it would be Farziwal," he said while releasing the white paper titled "Mauka Mauka, Har Baar Dhoka". "If anyone is the king of fraud in the entire country then it is Kejriwal and that is why we have come here with a white paper on the Kejriwal government and also on the BJP government at the Centre," Maken said. There was no immediate reaction from AAP and BJP. Maken questioned why the Janlokpal had not been formed even in Punjab. "If LG is not allowing

'BJP pressuring officers': Atishi after AAP's schemes called 'non-existent'

Delhi's women welfare and health departments issued public notices warning against registrations for the proposed 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' and 'Sanjeevani Yojana'

Delhi govt depts call AAP's healthcare, women aid schemes 'non-existent'

Delhi's women welfare and health departments warned the public against registrations for AAP's promised women and healthcare schemes, calling them non-existent and cautioning against potential fraud

BJP slams AAP after Delhi govt's WCD department flags Mahila Samman Yojana

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva accused Kejriwal of misleading the public and committing 'digital fraud'

BJP upset by Mahila Samman, Sanjeevani Yojana: Kejriwal on WCD notice

They have planned to arrest Atishi ji in the next few days by making a fake case, said Kejriwal

AAP helps illegal Rohingyas, Bangladeshis settle in Delhi, alleges BJP

The BJP attacked the ruling AAP on Tuesday accusing it of helping illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis in Delhi settle down by providing them official documents, and then use them as its vote bank. No immediate reaction was available from the AAP over BJP's allegation. Former BJP MP Parvesh Verma told PTI "We all know they do not vote for the BJP... they are AAP's vote bank." Verma alleged once illegal immigrants laid Jhuggis (tenements) in the city, AAP leaders provided them with help and official documents like ration cards to settle them down so that they could get their votes in the elections. The former MP, who is gearing up to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls from New Delhi seat, said he has identified some places in the constituency with concentration of such people and filed a complaint with the district magistrate to take appropriate action. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is sitting MLA from the New Delhi seat. In a post on X, Kejriwal without naming anyone , alleged

Delhi polls: Cong releases 2nd list, Farhad Suri to take on Manish Sisodia

The Congress Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, fielding Farhad Suri against AAP's Manish Sisodia from Jangpura while also giving tickets es-AAP MLAs Asim Khan and Devender Sehrawat. With this list, the Congress has declared a total of 47 candidates for the elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. While Khan has been fielded from Matia Mahal, Shrawat has been given a ticket from Bijwasan. Both the former AAP MLAs joined the Congress on Monday. Suri will take on AAP's Sisodia from Jangpura. The Congress also fielded Satish Luthra from Shakur Basti, Rajesh Lilothia from Seemapuri (SC), Haji Mohammad Ishraq Khan from Babarpur, Rajesh Chauhan from Deoli (SC), Pradeep Kumar Upmanyu from Delhi Cantt and Sumit Sharma from Laxmi Nagar. The party had released its first list of 21 candidates earlier this month, fielding ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, setting up a contest between him and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. T

Ahead of Assembly polls, AAP's next promise is 24-hr water supply for Delhi

Delhi Assembly elections: After introducing free medical treatment for seniors, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government promises 24-hour water supply across Delhi, starting in Rajendra Nagar