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Delhi Assembly polls: CM Yogi Adityanath to hold 14 rallies for BJP

UP CM will campaign in areas like Ghonda, Shahdra, Dwarka, Bijwasan, Palam, Rajender Nagar, Patel nagar and others

Delhi Assembly elections: Number of schools falls and e-buses soars

In terms of education, the number of schools in Delhi declined by 3.4 per cent to 5,497 during the five-year period ending 2023-24

'Ambulance Man' Shunty promises to introduce 'pink ambulances' for women

AAP candidate Jitender Singh Shunty says he wants to make Shahdara constituency a better place for women residents as he outlines his plans for introducing 'pink ambulances', hostels for working women and creches for their children if elected from the seat in the Delhi assembly polls. A formal Quick Response Team (QRT) for women's safety and the establishment of a disaster management team to address emergencies in the narrow lanes of the locality are among his other key proposals. Known for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic, which earned him the title of "Ambulance Man," Shunty told PTI that his priorities include serving the people of Shahdara and addressing the needs of women. "If elected, I will honour my commitment to social welfare," Shunty said, adding his initiatives would focus on supporting working women, single mothers, and female professionals who have come from outside to work in Delhi. "There are many female residents in this area who need safe and affordable ...

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 ..

Atishi alleges 'BJP goons' attacked Arvind Kejriwal's car, releases images

Atishi released a photograph of two men, identified as Shanky and Rohit Tyagi, who she claimed are BJP members and close allies of BJP candidate Parvesh Verma

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

Kejriwal's film screening won't prove his innocence: BJP spokesperson

Kapoor accused the former Delhi Chief Minister of resorting to desperate measures amid a potential electoral defeat

PM wanted to throw Constitution, ended up bowing before it: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had harboured a wish to "throw away" the Constitution, but ended up bowing before it after the BJP's below-expectation performance in the Lok Sabha polls. The Leader of the Opposition made the charge at a 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' here while mimicking the PM, evoking peals of laughter from the crowds. Holding a copy of the Constitution close to his head, Gandhi said, "When Modiji entered Parliament after winning a third term, he did like this. He wanted to throw the Constitution away. But our concerted fight made him give up his boast of a 400-plus seat win for the BJP." Notably, remarks by a few BJP leaders that the Constitution might be "changed" if the party won more than 400 seats in the 543-strong Lok Sabha were latched on by the opposition INDIA bloc, led by Congress, in last year's general elections. According to many surveys, the refrain "Constitution in danger" had resonated with a secti

Kejriwal's car ran over BJP worker: Parvesh Verma hits back at AAP

This comes Aam Aadmi Party alleged that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's car was attacked during the election campaigning on Saturday

7th Delhi Assembly met for 74 days over 5 yrs, lowest number till now: PRS

The 7th Delhi Assembly convened for just 74 days over its five-year term, the lowest number compared to all previous assemblies, according to a report by the think tank PRS Legislative Research. The report states that the assembly sessions were called every year and divided into several parts. Within each year, sessions were adjourned without prorogation and were divided into parts. This resulted in the House meeting for only one or two days on several occasions, the report said. While the Lieutenant Governor summons and prorogues sessions, it is the Speaker who calls for sittings during a session, the report added. The first session of the 7th Delhi Assembly began on February 20, 2020, and was prorogued on March 3, 2021, after being held in five parts. The second session commenced on March 3, 2021, and was prorogued on March 8, 2022, after four parts. The third session began on March 8, 2022, and was prorogued on March 9, 2023, also after four parts. The fourth session was calle

Kejriwal's car pelted with stones during campaigning, alleges AAP

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's car was pelted with stones during campaigning in the New Delhi constituency on Saturday, the party alleged. "Supporters of BJP's New Delhi candidate Parvesh Verma attacked Kejriwal during campaigning in the constituency," an AAP leader said. Police said that no one pelted stones at the Kejriwal's car but some people were trying to show black flags to the former chief minister, who were immediately removed from the spot. In a purported video of the incident, Kejriwal can be seen sitting in a vehicle with police personnel clearing the route for it. A man waving a black piece of cloth and a stone hurled towards the vehicle were also seen in the video clip.

Block-level leaders from Cong, BJP join AAP ahead of Delhi Assembly polls

Ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections in Delhi, several block-level leaders and workers from the Congress and BJP on Saturday joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Chief Minister Atishi. Welcoming the new members, Atishi said, "Taking inspiration from the work done by Arvind Kejriwal and AAP, the convoy of the party is growing by the day." Prominent among those who joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was Mamata Verma, along with several Congress workers from the Wazirpur Assembly constituency. Leaders and workers from the Kirari constituency also switched allegiance to the AAP. BJP's former councillor candidate from Sundar Nagri, Bhumika Singh, also joined AAP along with her supporters, further bolstering the latter's cadre-base ahead of the polls. The 70-member Delhi Assembly will go to polls on February 5, and the results will be out on February 8.

AAP vows to extend free power, water for tenants in latest poll promise

In the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has promised free bus rides to women and students

Kejriwal income rose by 40% during Covid; Sisodia took 1.5 cr pvt loan: BJP

Delhi BJP Chief also posed allegations on AAP leader Manish Sisodia, claiming that the latter took a loan of Rs 1.5 crore from three private individuals for his son's studies

No permission was taken: Delhi Police on screening of AAP's documentary

The police emphasised that the political parties have to apply for permission for such events through a single window system at the District Election Officer's (DEO) office

Delhi elections: 1,521 nominations filed by 981 candidates for 70 seats

These nomination papers have been filed by 981 candidates for 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly, said the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi

BJP Delhi manifesto: Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, pension for elderly

BJP president JP Nadda on Friday released the first part of the party's manifesto for the Delhi assembly polls, announcing Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens. He also assured all existing public welfare schemes in Delhi will continue if the BJP is voted to power. Addressing a press conference while releasing the first part of the 'Sankalp Patra', Nadda said the party's manifesto is the foundation for a developed Delhi. Hitting out at the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, he said all corruption charges in the existing public welfare schemes will be investigated. He promised that a BJP-led Delhi government will approve implementation of the 'Ayushman Bharat ' in the city in its first Cabinet meeting, and also give additional health cover of Rs 5 lakh. "The BJP will give LPG cylinders at Rs 500 to women from poor sections. One free cylinder will be given each on Holi and Diwali," he said. The BJP president also promise

7th Delhi Assembly fared worst in terms of total number of sittings

The outgoing Assembly, which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year

BJP's Delhi manifesto: Rs 21,000 for pregnant women, free gas cylinders

BJP President JP Nadda launched the party's 'Sankalp Patra,' outlining key pledges, including direct aid for women, LPG subsidies, and expanded healthcare under Ayushman Bharat

Ahead of Delhi elections, Kejriwal promises free bus rides for students

Ahead of the Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal has promised free bus rides for students if AAP wins, while also urging PM Modi to approve a 50% metro fare discount for students