AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced 15 "Kejriwal ki guarantees" for the Delhi Elections 2025. Key promises include employment opportunities, Rs 2100 monthly under the Mahila Samman Yojana for women, and the Sanjeevani scheme for medical treatment. He also pledged to waive old water bills and ensure the cleaning of Yamuna within five years. Other guarantees include 24-hour water supply, European-standard roads, an Ambedkar Scholarship for Dalit students, free bus travel, 50% metro fare discount for students, and an Rs 18,000 honorarium for temple and gurudwara priests.
27 January,2025 03:01 PM IST
On January 18, Parvesh Verma, BJP candidate for New Delhi assembly, visited those injured at Lady Hardinge Medical College, who claimed they were hit by Arvind Kejriwal's car. The AAP accused BJP "goons" of attacking Kejriwal. One of the injured, Vishal, stated he is a resident of New Delhi and had approached Kejriwal to inquire about job opportunities. He alleged that Kejriwal signaled the car driver to hit them. Vishal’s account suggests that the incident was intentional. The situation has led to growing tensions between AAP and BJP, with both parties accusing each other of misconduct. As the claims continue to unfold, investigations are ongoing to clarify the details of the incident.
19 January,2025 04:01 PM IST
AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed shock over the news that actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by unknown assailants and is currently receiving treatment. He wished for Saif's quick recovery but raised concerns about the security situation, pointing out that such an attack happened in a supposedly safe environment. Kejriwal questioned both the state and central government’s ability to protect prominent figures, mentioning past incidents like the attack on Salman Khan and the killing of Baba Siddiqui. He criticized the BJP for failing to secure even high-profile individuals, questioning how they can protect ordinary citizens. He also urged the government to resign if it cannot safeguard the nation, as the double-engine government is failing in both governance and security.
16 January,2025 03:34 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor and candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, has filed his nomination for the upcoming Delhi elections. After offering prayers, Kejriwal went to the collector's office with his family and party workers. The New Delhi seat will see a three-way contest between Kejriwal from AAP, Parvesh Verma from BJP, and Sandeep Dikshit from Congress. The Delhi Assembly elections are set to take place in a single phase on February 5, 2025, and the vote counting will be held on February 8, 2025. This election is expected to be closely contested, with all three parties having strong candidates in the race.
15 January,2025 03:44 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a rally in Seelampur, criticized Prime Minister Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not supporting a caste census. He said both leaders ignore the needs of backward communities, Dalits, tribals, and minorities by not addressing the issue. Gandhi urged the public to question Modi and Kejriwal about their stance on the caste census. He assured the people that if Congress forms the government in Delhi, they will conduct a caste census in the capital. Gandhi emphasized that this census would help ensure the rights and welfare of the backward communities, which he believes Modi and Kejriwal are neglecting.
14 January,2025 12:45 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized the Delhi government for delaying the presentation of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. He pointed out that the Delhi High Court called this delay "unfortunate," and argued that it shows the government's failure in areas like development, infrastructure, and constitutional duties. Trivedi highlighted that several CAG reports have not been presented in the Delhi Assembly, with the Assembly Secretary recently saying there is "no use" in tabling them. He also mentioned that seven BJP MLAs had written to the Speaker asking why the reports weren’t being discussed. Trivedi accused the AAP government of undermining constitutional procedures, which are necessary for good governance.
13 January,2025 05:50 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP National Convenor, criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for misleading slum dwellers in Delhi. Kejriwal accused Shah of lying about the BJP’s "Jaha Jhuggi Waha Makaan" scheme, claiming the BJP has no intention of building homes. He pointed out that in the 11 years since the BJP came to power, only 4,700 homes have been built for the 4 lakh slum dwellers in Delhi. He argued that at this rate, it would take 1,000 years to provide homes to everyone. Kejriwal warned that in the next five years, the slums in Delhi would be demolished, leaving people homeless and on the streets.
12 January,2025 05:29 PM IST
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and AAP MP Sanjay Singh went to the Chief Minister's residence, where police had set up barricades and deployed heavy security. When they were stopped from entering, both leaders had a heated argument with the police officers. This incident followed Sanjay Singh's challenge to the BJP the day before, urging them to visit the CM's residence with media personnel. This challenge came amid the BJP's accusations, referring to the CM’s residence as a "sheesh mahal" (palace of mirrors), which has sparked controversy. The situation has drawn attention due to the tensions between AAP and BJP over this issue.
08 January,2025 05:45 PM IST
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech, stating, "Today, the PM spoke for 30 minutes, continuously abusing the people of Delhi and its elected government. It was disheartening to listen to." Kejriwal also reminded the PM of the promise made in 2020, saying, "The people of Delhi are still waiting for that promise to be fulfilled." He further added, "Those who blame AAP continue to fight, but today's inauguration demonstrates that AAP works solely for the people of Delhi. Our top leadership was sent to jail, yet the injustices we faced were ignored. Had they been addressed, these projects would not have been inaugurated today."
06 January,2025 12:39 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, announced the launch of the ‘Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana’ on 30th December. This new scheme will provide a monthly honorarium of approximately Rs 18,000 to the priests (Pujaris) of temples and the granthis of Gurudwaras. The announcement comes ahead of Delhi's upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled for early 2025. The scheme's registration will begin the following day, and Kejriwal will personally visit Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to kick off the registration process. This announcement follows a controversy over AAP's ‘Mahila Samman Yojana’, which promises Rs 2,100 per month to eligible women.
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