Delhi Assembly Elections

HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to PWD minister Parvesh Verma on a plea challenging his election from New Delhi constituency in the 2025 assembly polls. Justice Jasmeet Singh issued the notice and sought response of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and 23 candidates, including AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who contested the elections from New Delhi. The plea was filed by a person who claimed that he was not allowed to file nomination to participate in the election process. The high court listed the matter for further hearing on May 27. In the plea, petitioner Vishvanath Agarwal has sought a direction to declare the election to the New Delhi constituency null and void. He also sought to direct the ECI, which was represented by advocate Ankit Agarwal, to conduct fresh elections on the seat. The petitioner claimed that despite being present in the returning officer's office before 3 pm on January 17 with all the requisite docum

Delhi HC issues notice on plea challenging Atishi's Kalkaji election win

Petitioners alleged that a day before polling, Atishi's aides were caught with ₹5 lakh in cash and were acting under her instructions to bribe voters in exchange for votes

Excise policy caused Rs 2K cr loss: Delhi Assembly speaker Vijender Gupta

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday expressed concern over the tabled CAG report on the excise policy, which revealed a revenue loss of around Rs 2,000 crore. He also discussed about the upcoming CAG report on 'Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services'.Speaking to ANI, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said, "The facts in the CAG report are shocking...It caused a revenue loss of around Rs 2000 Crores." Earlier, on Tuesday, CM Rekha Gupta had tabled the CAG report on the Delhi Excise Policy. The 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' covers a period of four years from 2017-18 to 2020-21 and examines the regulation and supply of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and Foreign Liquor in Delhi. Notably, the Delhi Assembly session has been extended by two days till March 1.Further, on the upcoming CAG report on 'Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services, ' Gupta said, "It will be tabled in the ...

CAG reports to be tabled today; Delhi CM house, Mohalla clinics under lens

CAG reports will highlight alleged issues in the renovation of the Chief Minister's residence and Mohalla clinics under the earlier AAP government

Former CM Atishi appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs here on Sunday, party leaders said. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and the party's 22 MLAs -- that includes Kalkaji legislator Atishi -- attended the meeting. The first session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on February 24. In the three-day session, the ruling BJP government has said that pending CAG reports against the performance of the previous AAP government will be tabled in the House. The BJP ousted AAP from power in Delhi, winning 48 of the 70 seats in the assembly polls held on February 5. AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and several top leaders of the party, including Manish Sisodia, also lost the elections.

'You don't have right to question us': Delhi CM Gupta on Atishi's criticism

While attacking the newly elected government, in a video, Atishi alleged CM Gupta for breaking the election promises on her first day in office

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To follow CM's direction to fulfil our work: Delhi minister Ashish Sood

BJP's Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister on Thursday in a ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. After the first cabinet meeting, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta allocated portfolios to the Ministers

Mayawati accuses Congress of being BJP's 'B-team' in Delhi elections

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for questioning her party's present political approach, BSP president Mayawati on Friday accused the Congress of fighting the Delhi assembly polls as BJP's 'B' team. Her remarks came a day after the former Congress president said he was disappointed that the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) did not join the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, Mayawati said, "It is a common discussion that Congress fought the Delhi Assembly General Elections as BJP's B team this time, due to which BJP came to power there". "Otherwise the Congress would not have been in such a bad condition in this election that this party could not even save the deposit of most of its candidates," the former chief minister added. She advised the Congress leader that before pointing fingers at others, he should definitely look into his own affairs. Mayawati also noted that the new BJP government in Delhi ha

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony highlights: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta takes charge

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Oath Ceremony Live Updates: The oath-taking ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan. Catch all the updates here

BJP Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta nominated for Delhi Assembly Speaker post

Nominated for Delhi Assembly Speaker post, BJP leader and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta said his priority will be to present the pending CAG reports in the House

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assumes office, to chair first Cabinet meeting today

Rekha Gupta described her appointment as a "miracle" and a "new chapter" for women in politics. She vowed to hold corrupt individuals accountable and ensure transparency

From Brahm Prakash to Rekha Gupta: The full list of Delhi's chief ministers

Delhi has seen many influential leaders serving as chief ministers from 1952 to 2025. Each leader has contributed their role in the state's development, so let's know the full list of Delhi's CMs

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister, ending BJP's 27-year wait

The event witnessed a show of political strength with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders, and chief ministers from NDA-ruled states in attendance

Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi CM today: Check date, time and venue

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Delhi Chief Minister on February 20 will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and several dignitaries

Rekha Gupta named Delhi CM; to be only woman CM across BJP-ruled states

The BJP's legislature party elected Gupta as its leader in the Delhi Assembly at its meeting on Wednesday evening, 11 days after the party secured a majority in the Delhi Assembly polls

Decoded: Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta over Parvesh Verma as Delhi CM

The BJP's decision to pick Rekha Gupta for the chief minister's role came as a surprise to many. Gupta was picked over Parvesh Verma, who was seen as the frontrunner for the post

Fully committed to take Delhi to new heights: CM-designate Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta has expressed her commitment for the development of the national capital, pledging to work with honesty and dedication after being chosen the leader of the House in Delhi Assembly on Wednesday. In a post on X in Hindi, Gupta thanked the BJP leadership for reposing trust in her. "I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the top leadership for entrusting me with the responsibility of the chief minister's post. This trust and support has given me new energy and inspiration. I pledge to work with full honesty, integrity, and dedication for the welfare, empowerment, and overall development of every citizen of Delhi. I am fully committed to this important opportunity to take Delhi to new heights," she wrote. Gupta, 50, was chosen the leader of the House in Delhi Assembly at the legislative party meeting of the BJP on Wednesday evening. A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president and municipal councillor, she is set to become the ..

Amit Shah, Kejriwal, Atishi congratulate new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta becomes the first woman to be named as Chief Minister from BJP after an election, since 2014

Rekha Gupta announced new Delhi Chief Minister, Parvesh Verma becomes Dy CM

Rekha Gupta will take oath as the new Delhi CM on February 20 at the Ram Leela ground, which will be attended by high-profile dignitaries including PM Modi, and several political bigwigs