A 43-year-old, Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi at Raj Niwas on September 21. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena administered the oath to Atishi and her Council of Ministers. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders of the party attended the swearing-in ceremony. Atishi is the 3rd woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit.
21 September,2024 10:36 PM IST
On September 15, Arvind Kejriwal announced his intention to resign as Delhi Chief Minister in two days, sparking varied reactions from BJP leaders. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari dismissed the move as a 'PR stunt' aimed at revamping Kejriwal’s image. Harish Khurana questioned the delay, asking why Kejriwal wouldn’t resign immediately if he truly intended to step down. Meanwhile, Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged that Kejriwal’s resignation was a ploy to install his wife as the next Delhi CM. Shazia Ilmi, on the other hand, described Kejriwal as a master of political maneuvering, highlighting the strategic nature of his announcement. Watch the video for more.
16 September,2024 10:30 AM IST
On September 2, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan alleged that Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arrived at his New Delhi residence with the intent to arrest him. In response, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the central government, pointing out that the case in question dates back to 2016 and has been extensively investigated by various agencies, including the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), without uncovering any evidence of financial wrongdoing. Bharadwaj accused the central government of using these investigations to create a political advantage as elections approach. Meanwhile, Khan's cousin, Minnatullah Khan, highlighted that his mother-in-law, a cancer patient, recently underwent surgery, and expressed concern over the continued investigations despite the lack of substantive findings.
02 September,2024 03:01 PM IST
On July 29, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj spoke in the Lok Sabha about tragic Delhi coaching centre flood horror where three UPSC aspirants died due to flooding in a coaching center's basement. She blamed the AAP government for this disaster, citing poor drainage systems as a major issue. Swaraj criticized the Delhi government for not addressing these problems over the past decade. She called on the Home Ministry to form an inquiry team to investigate both the flood and the AAP government’s negligence. She emphasized that the loss of these students' lives was a result of the Delhi government's failure to take proper action. Watch video.
29 July,2024 02:50 PM IST
AAP MP Swati Maliwal has strongly criticized the Delhi government following Delhi IAS coaching centre floor incident. Speaking to ANI on July 28, Maliwal called for an FIR against senior government officials and demanded a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of those who have died. She expressed frustration that no Delhi government minister, mayor, or official has yet visited the site. Maliwal described the deaths as "murder" rather than a disaster and vowed to raise the issue in Parliament. She also highlighted that students had previously alerted a local councillor about issues with the drainage system. Watch video.
28 July,2024 01:36 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail in the Delhi excise policy case. AAP legal team said on Arvind Kejriwal bail, “Today, in excise policy scam, Arvind Kejriwal was granted by Rouse Avenue court. He was granted bail on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh...by tomorrow afternoon, Arvind Kejriwal will come out of jail. This is a big win for AAP leaders, country and people...” Notably, Vacation judge Nyay Bindu granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal on furnishing bail bond of Rs one lakh. The court refused the request of ED to postpone the process of filing a bail bond for 48 hours. AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Dilip Pandey and Advocate of AAP legal team Rishikesh Kumar seemed ecstatic over the news of their leader’s release. Speaking to ANI, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, “...Arvind Kejriwal coming out of jail at such a time is going to strengthen democracy. This is good news for the people of Delhi...ED’s statements till now were based on lies...this is a baseless fake case formed to trap Kejriwal...”
21 June,2024 12:12 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, has returned to Tihar Jail following the expiration of his interim bail. His confinement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the central government. AAP leaders have expressed their dismay, emphasizing the political nature of Kejriwal's detention. They assert that his incarceration is a blatant attempt to stifle dissent and undermine the party's influence. Despite the setback, AAP remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for the people of Delhi and fighting against perceived injustices. Kejriwal's return to Tihar serves as a rallying point for the party's supporters, fueling their resolve. Watch video.
03 June,2024 10:42 AM IST
The 2024 Lok Sabha Election results are just a few days away. With the anticipation building around who will be the upcoming PM of India and what the future has in store for us, we interviewed scientific astrologer Greenstone Lobo. In this episode of Straight Talk, astrologer Greenstone Lobo in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor spills the starry secrets and discusses PM Modi’s third term as a Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi’s chances of leading the country, Arvind Kejriwal’s period of challenges, on what makes Shashi Tharoor special and the future of the country after the winning government takes over. As Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results come close, watch the video to know more. Disclaimer: Viewers are advised to use their judgment and discretion when interpreting these predictions. The creators of this video do not assume any responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the content of this video.
01 June,2024 05:00 PM IST
The seventh and the final round of Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1st. This phase will be covering 57 constituencies across 8 states and UT. The voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Punjab. When it comes to Punjab, it is set to witness a multi-cornered fight between the four major parties – the Congress, the AAP, the SAD and the BJP. If we talk about AAP, Punjab is really important for AAP because it is the only state in the assembly, other than Delhi, where it is in power. Recently, Amit Shah had said that “the Bhagwant Mann government will not last long after the BJP’s victory”. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann slammed Amit Shah for this comments. Find this exclusive ground report by Mid-day Principal Correspondent Faisal Tandel.
28 May,2024 08:29 PM IST
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal attacked the AAP over ‘BJP’s agent’ remarks on May 23 while speaking to ANI. Swati Maliwal said, “My career is over so why I will lie?” Maliwal, the former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, has alleged she was subjected to physical assault, criminal intimidation, and misbehaviour by Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, on May 13. Kumar was arrested on May 19 by the Delhi Police.
24 May,2024 12:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
