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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"

BJP murders democracy, is a threat to Constitution, alleges Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the BJP is a threat to democracy and the Constitution. "The BJP murders democracy by misusing power. People got the right to vote from the Constitution, but the BJP is snatching it. Votes were looted in the by-election. People were stopped from voting...," he said in a statement here. "The whole country saw that brave women faced bullets and guns in the by-election. They were successful in casting their votes by risking their lives," he added. Addressing a large number of workers of the Khangar community at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium in the Samajwadi Party's state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said good people were needed to implement the Constitution. "The Constitution given by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar gives strength to the poor, farmers, the deprived and PDA," he said and added that the BJP is weakening the Constitution. "The BJP is the originator of fake news. It propagates lies, files false cases .

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

BJP's Parvesh Verma claims Kejriwal may not contest from New Delhi seat

BJP leader and former West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma on Friday claimed AAP supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat in the upcoming assembly polls and not contest from the New Delhi constituency. Kejriwal has been the MLA from the New Delhi seat since 2013 and is AAP candidate from the constituency for the fourth time in a row. No immediate reaction was available from the AAP over the post by Verma. Verma, son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, has claimed that the national BJP leadership has asked him to prepare for the polls from New Delhi assembly constituency. In a post on X, he said, "Sources have told me that Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat. I just want to ask Kejriwal ji to please do not run away from New Delhi Assembly seat. Contest the polls with democratic dignity". Kejriwal on Thursday slammed Verma for distributing Rs 1,100 to women in New Delhi, saying his father would have been ashamed of him for a "traitor" son lik

'History will be kinder to me': Manmohan Singh's last press conference

Former PM Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms and coalition management, passed away at the age of 92. A distinguished economist, he leaves behind a rich legacy of governance and growth

BJP leads political donations with Rs 2,244 cr in FY24, Cong just Rs 288 cr

BJP's donations surged to Rs 2,244 crore in 2023-24, triple the previous year, with Prudent Electoral Trust contributing Rs 723 crore. Congress raised Rs 288.9 crore, up from Rs 79.9 crore in 2022-23

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

Reimagining land-pooling amid ground realities as states woo industries

Land pooling generally involves owners offering land parcels to an agency for public purposes

MCD approves Rs 25 crore fund for 2025 Delhi polls; to set up 13,000 booths

Delhi Assembly polls: The MCD is tasked with setting up 13,033 polling booths at 2,538 locations, with each booth allocated a budget of Rs 19,450

Crime branch to investigate BJP-Congress complaints over Parliament clash

A scuffle broke out in the Parliament on Thursday between the Congress and the BJP. Both political parties filed complaints, leading to a police investigation into the incident

'Badge of honour': Congress on FIR against Gandhi for 'defending Ambedkar'

Congress calls FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament scuffle a 'badge of honour', alleging BJP's vendetta and diversionary tactics to counter his protest against Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Defamation case against Sanjay Singh aimed to disrupt Delhi campaign: AAP

Delhi elections: The AAP accuses Sulakshana Sawant of filing a defamation suit against Sanjay Singh to disrupt his role in the Delhi assembly elections campaign, set for early 2025

BJP MPs accuse Rahul Gandhi of pushing, one in ICU; Gandhi responds

Ambedkar row: A scuffle in Parliament escalated as BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, while Gandhi countered, blaming BJP MPs for blocking and threatening him

'Amit Shah is mad, he should resign', says Lalu Yadav over Ambedkar issue

RJD leader Lalu Yadav slammed Union Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar; asked him to resign from politics

BJP MPs protest against Cong amid chaos over Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark

While protesting, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh targeted the Gandhi family, saying that they have all received Bharat Ratna, but didn't give it to Dr Ambedkar

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today

The motion in the Lok Sabha aims to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee for reviewing Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' today. The panel will comprise 21 MPs from the Lower House

My resignation won't make a difference to Cong's fate: Shah slams Kharge

Amit Shah held a press conference and accused Congress of being 'anti-BR Ambedkar' and 'anti-Constitution'

MP CM awards Rs 25.39 cr to athletes, promises statewide sports complexes

During the event, Rs 25.389 crore in incentives were distributed to 1,786 players, and sports kits were provided to support and motivate athletes

'One Nation, One Election' Bill: Key details on 31-member joint committee

One Nation, One Election: Once formed, the Joint Parliamentary Committee will have 90 days to submit its report, though this deadline can be extended if needed

Election Commission meets representatives of Delhi's political parties

The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties at Palika Kendra in central Delhi on Wednesday morning. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Sources earlier said the Election Commission will review on Wednesday the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due early next year. The term of the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly ends on February 23 next year and polls are to be held before that.