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Kejriwal questions deployment of Gujarat SRPF companies for Delhi polls

Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal has questioned the deployment of eight companies of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) from Gujarat for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. The SRPF companies reached Delhi on January 13 as per the order of the Election Commission (EC), Commandant SRPF, Bhachau, Tejas Patel said on Saturday. Kejriwal in a post on X on Saturday shared a circular issued by the office of the Additional Director General of Police (DGP), Armed Unit, regarding deployment of SRPF for Delhi election. "Read this order of Gujarat Police. Election Commission has removed Punjab Police from Delhi and deployed Gujarat Police. What is going on?" the former Delhi chief minister asked. Kejriwal's post came a day after the Punjab Police personnel deployed for his personal security were withdrawn, which he claimed was "pure politics". There should not be any politics at least over personal safety and security, he added. Punjab's Director General of Police Ga

Delhi polls: BJP, AAP diverting people from real issues, says Alka Lamba

Lamba, who is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency, further expressed confidence that Congress would make a comeback in Delhi

Do not sell your votes: Kejriwal tells voters, alleges BJP buying votes

Kejriwal also assured the public that their vote remains confidential, urging them not to be intimidated by those trying to manipulate the election process

SC considers appointing observer for free and fair Chandigarh mayoral polls

The Supreme Court on Friday mulled appointing an observer to ensure that "free and fair" Chandigarh mayoral elections were held on January 30. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order on a plea filed by Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar from AAP who sought "show of hands" instead of "secret ballot" to ensure fairness in the polling process. "Issue notice for the limited purpose of appointing an independent observer to conduct the election scheduled to be held on January 30, 2025. Meanwhile, the election process will continue," the bench said. The top court posted the hearing on January 27, and indicated it may appoint a retired high court judge as observer for the polls. Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh, appearing for the mayor, submitted the court may issue notice on polling by "show of hands" for he said, "We all know what happened during last elections when it was secret ballot and CCTV video recording." Justice Surya Kant said the mayor had ...

Delhi elections highlights: Punjab, Delhi CMs write to EC, seek restoration of Kejriwal's security

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Delhi Police blocking AAP complaints against BJP: Atishi writes to EC

Delhi elections 2025: AAP alleges police collusion in intimidation case, calls for transfers of accused officials

AAP will win over 60 seats in upcoming Assembly polls, says Sanjay Singh

He also said that Arvind Kejriwal will again become Delhi Chief Minister

Delhi people angry with AAP, win 50% votes in all booths: PM to BJP workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged Delhi BJP members to target winning over 50 per cent of votes in every booth in the upcoming assembly polls, and excoriated the AAP for its "unfulfilled" promises, "fake" announcements and "corruption". People are openly expressing anger with the AAP government during the party's campaign, he said, claiming that it is making new announcements every day as it is aware that it is losing ground across the national capital. In an online interaction with Delhi BJP members, Modi reiterated his "aapda" (disaster) barb against the AAP and asked them to gather photographic and video evidence of the city's poor roads, sanitation and other problems in their outreach to voters ahead of the February 5 polls. Calling for defeating the AAP, which has been in power since 2015, the prime minister said the BJP will pave the way for fulfilling the resolve of making Delhi the developed capital of a developed India. He accused the city government of not .

Delhi Elections 2025: AAP vs BJP vs Cong; who promised what?

As Delhi gears up for Assembly elections on 5th February, the political heat is rising. It's a 3-way contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress. What are the three parties promising this time?

Delhi elections 2025 highlights: Arvind Kejriwal releases 7-point 'manifesto' for middle class

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'AAPda' should be removed and BJP should come to power: Dhami slams AAP

Dhami further criticized the AAP government in Delhi, stating that key welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have not been implemented

Delhi Assembly's 20 sessions passed 25 bills, focused on urban dev in 5 yrs

The 7th Delhi Assembly from February 2020 to December 2024 convened for an average of 15 days annually over its five-year term, delving into issues like urban development, public infra, and health

BJP defended Ravana as if they are his descendants: Manish Sisodia

Sisodia further alleged the BJP could be proved as bigger threat than Ravan for poor, labourers and slum dwellers

Swati Maliwal slams AAP govt over lack of infrastructure, basic amenities

Maliwal said Delhi ko Delhi rehne do, zaada Africa ka Sudan banane ki jarurat nahi hai

EWS flats built under JNNURM not yet allotted, BJP, AAP responsible: Cong

Only 4,833 of the 35,744 EWS flats built under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in Delhi have been allotted, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said on Monday, blaming the BJP and AAP for the lag. The two parties are fighting over who should get credit, Shukla alleged at a press conference. There was no immediate reaction from the two parties. According to Shukla, the Congress-led central government had approved the construction of 52,344 economically weaker section flats at 14 locations under JNNURM with a budget of Rs 2,415 crore. "The construction of 35,744 flats was completed years ago. Of this, only 4,833 flats have been allotted," he said. "A total of 30,303 flats are ready for the allotment but due to the fight of BJP and AAP, they have not being allotted. The 16,600 under-construction flats are in a dilapidated condition," Shukla added. On September 18, 2023, the Delhi High Court formed a high power committee and instructed that the flats be allotted

HC issues notice on bail plea of AAP's Naresh Balyan, hearing on Jan 23

Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa, representing Balyan, expressed strong concerns about his client's arrest in the case

People suffering in battle of supremacy between AAP, BJP: Sachin Pilot

Ahead of the Delhi polls, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the people of the capital are suffering in the battle for supremacy between the AAP-led city government and the BJP-led central government, and that his party has emerged as the "better option". Speaking to reporters here, he exuded confidence that the people of Delhi will vote for the Congress this time. "There is a battle of supremacy between the Delhi government and the central government and the people (of the city) are suffering in this," Pilot said. The Congress party has emerged as the "better option" and people will give the mandate to it in the Delhi assembly elections, he said. "We have given some guarantees to the people of Delhi. They also remember the development that took place under the Sheila Dikshit-led Congress government. We will fight strongly and the Congress will do well in the Delhi polls," the former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan said. The Congress' five guarantees for the Delhi poll

Several AAP leaders, members join BJP ahead of Delhi Assembly elections

Delhi will go to the polls on February 5 and the counting of votes will take place on February 8

Delhi never seen poll campaign when 'murderous attack' attempted: Kejriwal

A day after an alleged attack on his vehicle during election canvassing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his life was dedicated to the country, but asserted Delhi has never witnessed such campaigning when a "murderous attack" was attempted on a former chief minister. The AAP has alleged that New Delhi BJP candidate Parvesh Verma's "goons" attacked Kejriwal during campaigning in the constituency on Saturday. "The people of Delhi have never witnessed such campaigning and violence in which a murderous attack was attempted on a former chief minister. This is their way of campaigning because they are badly losing," Kejriwal said, targeting the BJP. He also laughed off Verma's claim that Kejriwal is going to lose the New Delhi seat by 20,000 votes. "Let him live in dreams for some days," he told the media. Kejriwal also said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a housing scheme for government employees, proposing the Delhi government will build houses if the ..

Parties get creative with merchandise to woo Delhi voters ahead of polls

Delhi is in the midst of an intense election season and political workers are flaunting their allegiances, sporting creatively designed merchandise with quirky catchphrases and one-liners to attract voters's imagination. The Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP, the Congress and other smaller players, all are trying to outdo each other as merchandise messaging gets sharper, wittier and personal in appeal. There are winter-friendly hoodies and colorful stoles, t-shirts and scarfs, funky sunglasses and key chains, custom-made car flags and cutouts, pens and posters, and even mousepads. Anything that can be leveraged is being leveraged. "These unique items, adorned with party logos and slogans, are not just tools of promotion but also a way to engage supporters in a more personal and vibrant manner," said a leader. The Aam Aadmi Party's hoodies and stoles come in their signature blue and yellow. "These feature the face of party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on the front and the party logo