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Delhi Assembly elections 2025: The most crucial constituencies to watch

As the AAP, BJP, and Congress prepare for Delhi's pivotal 2025 Assembly elections, constituencies such as New Delhi, Malviya Nagar, and Okhla have emerged as key battlegrounds

Centre demolished 12 slums in Delhi in past 2 years: Saurabh Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj, the sitting MLA, is contesting against BJP's Shikha Rai and Congress' Garvit Singhvi from the Greater Kailash assembly seat

BJP alleges 'misuse' of Punjab administration in Delhi polls; CM hits back

BJP candidate from the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Assembly polls in the capital, Parvesh Verma, accused his rival Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday of "misusing" the official machinery of the AAP-ruled Punjab in the constituency. Reacting to the allegation, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Verma has "insulted" Punjabis and demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. At a press conference here, Verma claimed that fearing an "imminent" defeat from the seat, Kejriwal is getting Chinese CCTV cameras installed in the constituency's slums just for the show with the help of the Punjab government. He further claimed that the Chinese CCTV cameras, installed in a "hurried manner", pose a security threat. "Punjab government's teachers and employees are being brought to Delhi for election campaigning. These individuals are masquerading as AAP workers," Verma said. He claimed that two teachers hailing from Amritsar were arrested by the police here. "Thousands of vehicles with

Haryana CM urges Delhi voters to drive away AAP to farther side of Yamuna

Campaigning for the BJP here, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Tuesday slammed the AAP for "failing" to deliver on its poll promises and asked people to drive away the Arvind Kejriwal-led party to the other bank of the Yamuna. Saini was addressing a public meeting at Rajinder Nagar, a coaching hub in Central Delhi which was in the eye of the storm last year after three civil services aspirants died in the flooded basement of an institute. Attacking the AAP government at the meeting, Saini alleged that it has failed to deliver on its promises. He also held rallies in support of BJP candidates Rajkumar Anand in Patel Nagar and Rekha Gupta in Shalimar Bagh later in the day. "Kejriwal had promised that his government would help children of poor families become doctors and engineers. Instead, he opened liquor shops in every lane. "He also promised clean water, but people are struggling with dirty water... Kejriwal promised to make Delhi like Paris, but the roads of the city ...

Delhi govt declares 'dry days' from Feb 3-5, Feb 8 due to Assembly polls

The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5, the voting day, and on February 8 when the results would be declared. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day. "It is ordered that dry days shall be observed (during 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of the poll) from 6 pm of February 3 to 6 pm of February 5, and again on February 8 being the counting day on account of Assembly polls. "During the dry days, no liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling or serving liquor, will be permitted to sell or serve liquor to anyone whosoever," said the notification. It added that non-proprietary clubs, star hotels, restaurants among others, and hotels run by anyone, even if they are issued ...

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

'Raavan came as golden deer': AAP, BJP spar over Arvind Kejriwal's remark

AAP and BJP are at odds over Arvind Kejriwal's remark, comparing BJP leaders to 'Raavan in disguise of a golden deer', leading to a political clash just weeks before Delhi Assembly polls

BJP's manifesto 'dangerous', will stop free education in schools: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country". He alleged that the party plans to shut free education in government schools and dismantle free health services, including the Mohalla Clinics, if voted to power. In a press conference, Kejriwal accused the BJP of revealing its "true intentions" in the manifesto and warned voters against supporting the party. "If the BJP comes to power, they will stop free education, end free health facilities and make it difficult for the poor to survive in Delhi. This is a direct attack on the welfare of the common man," he said. Kejriwal further appealed to people not to vote for the BJP, claiming that their policies would jeopardise the future of the country and adversely impact the lives of Delhi's poor. "The BJP's Sankalp Patra is a blueprint for closing government schools and Mohalla Clinics, which have been a lifeline for many," he added. The BJP is yet to respond

Delhi polls: BJP gears up for rallies, PM Modi, top leaders to campaign

Chief Minister and leaders of various states will also be joining the campaign ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections

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

Rs 15,000 for exam prep, free education till PG: BJP's Delhi poll promises

The BJP on Tuesday unveiled its second manifesto, promising free education from KG to PG for underprivileged students if voted to power

Delhi BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal of unlawfully influencing voters

The complaint filed by Sandeep Singh, the election agent of Verma, alleged that the ruling party had "unlawfully distributed chairs" to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA)

Employment for Delhi's youths to be my top priority in next term: Kejriwal

If the AAP is voted to power in Delhi again, his top priority would be to provide employment opportunities to youngsters, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. Addressing a "janasabha" in the Vishwas Nagar Assembly constituency ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Kejriwal said, "The biggest work I am going to do is on employment. I will arrange employment for our youngsters. Providing employment to our youngsters will be my top priority." During his address, the AAP national convenor also highlighted the achievements of his party's government in Delhi over the last 10 years, including providing free electricity, water and quality healthcare to people, as well as improving the condition of government schools. "We are providing free electricity, water, healthcare and good government education. You can call your relatives in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana, and ask if they get zero electricity bills," Kejriwal said. The former Delhi chief minis

Delhiites wants to keep BJP out, won't let Cong split AAP votes: Gopal Rai

The Congress will not be able to eat into AAP's vote share because the people want to keep the BJP out of power at any cost, said Gopal Rai, a senior leader of the ruling party in Delhi. Rai, who is the Delhi unit convener of AAP and a minister in the outgoing government, took a dig at the Congress, wondering how will it make a turnaround from drawing a blank in the 2015 and 2020 Delhi assembly polls to forming a government this time. The people of Delhi do not want to give the BJP a chance to form government here, he said in an interview with PTI. "As for the Congress, it is not in a position to form a government in Delhi. They currently have no MLAs in Delhi. How can they form a government in just 15 days? "It is being said that the Congress will cut into AAP votes, potentially helping the BJP win. However, people know that voting for the Congress will only lead to division of votes and since Delhiites do not want the BJP, they won't vote for the Congress either," said the AAP .

Delhi Elections 2025: AAP vs BJP vs Cong- Who promised what? A comparison

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi is scheduled for February 5, with vote counting set for February 8

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

Delhi elections: 719 candidates in fray as nomination withdrawal ends today

Delhi Assembly elections: The Delhi polls will take place in a single phase on February 5, and the vote counting will be held on February 8

Congress better alternative for Delhi, INDIA bloc united: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot added that while the INDIA alliance remains united to challenge the NDA, local units and state-level groups make decisions based on regional dynamics

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

Delhi polls: Kejriwal, wife Sunita, Atishi, Punjab CM to campaign for AAP

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Singh Mann, are among the party's star campaigners for the upcoming Assembly polls in the national capital, party leaders said on Sunday. The list of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 40 star campaigners includes all the party MPs from Delhi and Punjab, including Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh, as well as former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. The list also features the speaker of the outgoing Delhi Assembly, Ram Niwas Goel, and MLAs Dilip Pandey, Gulab Singh and Rituraj Jha -- all of whom have been denied poll tickets this time. All the ministers in the outgoing AAP government, including Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Raghuvinder Shokeen, Imran Hussain and Mukesh Ahlawat, too are the party's star campaigners for the polls. The 70-member Delhi Assembly is scheduled to go to polls on February 5 and the results are set to be declared on Februar