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'300 units of free electricity, free power for farmers' : Kejriwal's poll promise for Uttarakhand

Jul 11, 2021, at 10:04 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: In order to boost its prospects in the Uttarakhand polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sunday promised 24/7 power supply and 300 units of free electricity to every household per month while sharpening attack on its bigger rivals BJP and Congress.

Punjab: Akali MP Naresh Gujral calls Kejriwal's promise of 300 free units of power 'outrageous'

Jul 02, 2021, at 06:33 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Naresh Gujral has raised doubt over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal's poll promise of 300 free units of power to Punjab voters, calling it "outrageous".

'No one safe in Gujarat': Arvind Kejriwal over alleged attack on AAP leaders

Jul 01, 2021, at 05:52 am

Gandhinagar/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that some of their leaders were attacked in Gujarat's Junagarh during a foot march, in which 10 people received injuries.

Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity up to 300 units if AAP wins in Punjab

Jun 29, 2021, at 08:35 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: In the same model which he followed during Delhi elections in 2020, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday promised uninterrupted power, free electricity up to 300 units and waiver on previous bills if his party captures power in Punjab due to be polled early next year.

AAP to contest from 24 Assembly constituencies in Punjab

Jun 16, 2021, at 08:34 pm

Moga/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party will contest from 24 constituencies in the coming Assembly polls, Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly party Harpal Singh Cheema said here on Wednesday.

Punjab: AAP politicos gherao Amarinder's residence against his decision of patronage to partymen

Jun 03, 2021, at 10:55 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab MLAs and leaders on Thursday gheraoed the residence of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, against the decision of the Captain government to give government jobs to the sons of the Congress MLAs by flouting the government rules.

Centre discriminating against states in fight against Covid pandemic: AAP MP

May 08, 2021, at 12:54 am

Chandigarh/UNI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab president Bhagwant Mann on Friday appealed to the central government to stop 'discriminating' against the states in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic and release the supply of oxygen gas, medical equipment and medicines, required to save the Covid patients.

Rajya Sabha passes NCT Bill, Arvind Kejriwal calls it a 'sad day of Indian democracy'

Mar 25, 2021, at 05:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the controversial Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, which aims to give more power to the Lieutenant Governor- the Centre's representative- compared to the city's elected government.

Protests erupt in RS over Delhi NCT (Amendment) Bill, opposition calls it 'dangerous' legislation

Mar 24, 2021, at 03:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed repeated disruptions over the Centre's Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, which gives more powers to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The oppositions called it "dangerous" legislation.

Lok Sabha passes Delhi NCT (Amendment) Bill enhancing LG's power

Mar 23, 2021, at 01:03 am

New Delhi/UNI: Amid strong protests by the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other Opposition parties, the Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, which gives more powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leaders to protest against proposed amendment to Delhi territory act

Mar 17, 2021, at 12:58 am

New Delhi/UNI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai said that party ministers will hold a massive protest here on Wednesday against the Union Government's proposed amendment to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Act that gives 'all powers' to the Lieutenant Governor.

Delhi govt created 10 principles inspired by principles of 'Ram Rajya': Arvind Kejriwal

Mar 11, 2021, at 01:45 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that his government has created 10 principles inspired by those of 'Ram Rajya', including food, electricity, water, education, health, employment, houses, women, and the elderly.

MCD bypolls: Setback for BJP as AAP wins 4 out of 5 municipal wards

Mar 03, 2021, at 07:42 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday emerged victorious on four out of five municipal wards while Congress won one ward in the MCD bypolls in Delhi.

BJP heads towards big victory in Gujarat local polls

Mar 02, 2021, at 11:32 pm

Ahmedabad/IBNS: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is marching towards a big win once again in Gujarat local polls with victory on 2,085 of 8,474 seats across  municipalities that polled on Sunday, establishing a wide gap with next in lead rival Congress.

AAP to contest elections in six states, four of them BJP ruled

Jan 28, 2021, at 09:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party will contest elections in six states that go to polls in 2022, party chief Arvind Kejriwal said at its Ninth National Council meeting on Thursday.

Centre allowed situation to deteriorate: AAP on Delhi violence

Jan 27, 2021, at 01:10 am

New Delhi/UNI: Strongly condemning the violence in the national capital on Tuesday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that it is regrettable that the Central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent.

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti gets 2 yrs jail for assaulting AIIMS security staff

Jan 23, 2021, at 10:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti has been sentenced to two years imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh by a court in Delhi for beating up the AIIMS security staff, said media reports.

Vinod Mishra made new spokesperson of Aam Aadmi Party in UP

Jan 09, 2021, at 10:31 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Vinod Mishra, who recently joined the Aam Admi Party (AAP) after leaving Congress was on Saturday made the spokesperson of the AAP in Uttar Pradesh.

AAP leader Raghav Chadha detained ahead of protest outside Amit Shah's home

Dec 13, 2020, at 06:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Sunday detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha ahead of a planned protest by the party outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence over alleged misappropriation of funds by New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

BJP is calling farmers who feed country as 'Pakistani agents': AAP

Dec 11, 2020, at 01:54 am

Chandigarh/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Thursday took offence to the statement of Rao Saheb Danve, Union Minister of State in the Narendra Modi government in which he reportedly labelled the agitating farmers as 'agents of Pakistan and China'.

Claims about Arvind Kejriwal put under house arrest false and baseless: Delhi Police

Dec 10, 2020, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police have denied allegations that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was put under house arrest.

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir rejects Arvind Kejriwal's house arrest claim, AAP replies wittily

Dec 08, 2020, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Accusing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of using the farmers' protest to wrest power in Punjab, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday rejected the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s claim that its party head has been house arrested.

Arvind Kejriwal put under house arrest by Delhi Police post Singhu visit, claims AAP

Dec 08, 2020, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday claimed its supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been put under house arrest by Delhi Police, which falls under the central government's jurisdiction.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visits farmers' protest site ahead of Bharat Bandh

Dec 07, 2020, at 06:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Sharing solidarity with the peasants, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday visited the site where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's three new farm laws for the 12th straight days.

AAP in support of farmers Bharat Bandh: Arvind Kejriwal

Dec 07, 2020, at 06:29 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party supports the call for Bharat Bandh by the farmers on December 8.

Should farmers come with plough and oxen? AAP's retort to VK Singh comment

Dec 02, 2020, at 05:53 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Shortly after Minister of State VK Singh said the thousands of men and women protesting against the Centre's contentious farm laws "do not appear to be farmers", the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back saying if they had to come with "plough and oxen to appear like farmers".

Punjab AAP leaders, workers join farmers in their struggle sans party flags, banners

Nov 28, 2020, at 01:35 am

Chandigarh/UNI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leaders and workers, rising above their political considerations, on Friday joined the peasant movement in large numbers to extend whole-hearted support to their "justified cause."

AAP to launch 'Save Farmers, Workers, Traders' campaign in Punjab from Dec 4

Nov 26, 2020, at 01:15 am

Chandigarh/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab would launch its 'Save Farmers, Workers, Traders' campaign in the state from Dec 4.

Covid-19 spike: 'Why wait for 18 days to reduce wedding attendees number?' Delhi HC slams Kejriwal govt

Nov 19, 2020, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Thursday slammed the government functioning in the national capital over its delay in reducing the number of attendees in a marriage ceremony in the wake of the spike in Covid-19 cases, media reports said.

No land for manufacturing units in Delhi, only service sector and professionals welcome: Kejriwal govt's decision on rising pollution

Nov 03, 2020, at 02:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As part of its plan to curb pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Monday that no new manufacturing units will be allowed in the industrial areas of the capital city and land will be provided to service industry and hi-tech industry at cheaper rates.