BJP CALLS KEJRIWAL MAHARAJ
Minorities make country proud, they are patriots, but BJP spreads hatred against them: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading violence and hatred against minorities, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. In his maiden speech as LoP, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was spreading fear among every section of society and that small and medium businesses, which are the backbone of India's employment, have been blown away by a flawed GST and demonetisation.
AAP calls for protest at BJP headquarters, police say no permission
AAP plans to stage a protest at the BJP headquarters in Delhi against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor policy. However, Delhi Police stated that AAP did not obtain permission for the demonstration. Security measures, including barricades and paramilitary deployment, are in place at DDU Marg. Police warned of potential detentions under Section 144 CrPC due to the unauthorized protest. AAP alleges Kejriwal's arrest by CBI and ED is unjust, labeling it a "false case."
After setback in Lok Sabha polls, AAP now focuses on Delhi assembly elections
AAP is focusing on the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi after setbacks in Lok Sabha polls. The party is galvanising MLAs and volunteers for public outreach and development works. A meeting of party councillors and volunteers will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
AAP humare hai kaun?: What does future hold for jailed Kejriwal in Delhi, Punjab
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's credibility faces a challenge in the national capital and Punjab post Lok Sabha elections. AAP's campaign focused on promises like free electricity and government schools, with a referendum on Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor policy case.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: A wake-up call for Aam Aadmi Party
The Lok Sabha election results served as a wake-up call for the Aam Aadmi Party, highlighting both successes and challenges. While AAP made gains in Punjab under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, its performance in Delhi fell short despite a strong campaign focused on key issues.
Uttar Pradesh elections results: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav snatches back Uttar Pradesh in surprise turnaround
Akhilesh Yadav's stature saw a remarkable surge on Tuesday as his Samajwadi Party made significant inroads in Uttar Pradesh, diminishing the ruling BJP's dominance. According to the emerging trends, the SP was leading in 37 seats, compared to the BJP's 33 seats. The evolving tally poses a setback for the BJP, which had earlier projected a sweeping victory in the state, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a parliamentary seat.
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Barbs, name calling and more: Campaign 2024 discourse went down path of insults
As Election 2024 approaches, political rivals in India have been using various insults and sarcasm to criticize each other. Rahul Gandhi called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'puppet king' of 'tempo billionaires' over his remarks on the Congress receiving cash loaded in tempos from Adani and Ambani. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh lashed out at Modi over his speeches at election rallies, claiming the language he used suggests he is not a 'vishwa guru' but a 'vish guru'.
Has Brand Modi been challenged by Brand Rahul or Brand Kejriwal? Image guru Dilip Cherian explains
Dilip Cherian illustrates instances where Brand Modi's scale and visibility surpassed competitors through initiatives like Vibrant Gujarat and GIFT City, emphasizing the challenge competitors face in matching his leadership and brand image.
Can do roadshow in 47 degrees: Anurag Thakur takes dig at Kejriwal citing ill health while seeking bail
The Supreme Court's Registry on Wednesday said that the apex court's previous order gave Kejriwal the liberty to move the trial court for regular bail. The top court had on May 10 had granted interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister till June 1 to campaign for Lok Sabha election and asked him to surrender on June 2.
SC refuses urgent hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's bail extension plea
The top court had on May 17 reserved its verdict on Kejriwal's plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the apex court on May 10 till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections and was asked to surrender on June.
'Matter of grave concern': PM Modi on 'Pakistan support' for Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke about the endorsement to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal by Pakistan and said it is a "matter of grave concern and calls for a thorough investigation". PM Modi, in an interview to news agency IANS said, "I don’t understand why some select group of people, apparently those who harbour animosity against us, get endorsements from Pakistan, why voices of support emanate from there, for certain individuals."
Country's freedom, Constitution, democracy in danger: Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP
Attacking the BJP-led Centre, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the country's freedom, Constitution and democracy is in danger and called upon Punjabis to once again be at the forefront to save it. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader said the people of Punjab played a big role in the country's freedom movement.
Delhi police defers questioning Kejriwal's parents in Maliwal case; 'Has PM stooped so low?' asks AAP
Delhi Police may defer questioning Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's parents at his residence regarding AAP's Swati Maliwal assault allegation. Kejriwal, out on bail, might also face questioning. AAP alleges political targeting, condemning PM Modi's alleged involvement. Atishi questions morality, citing Kejriwal's parents' health conditions, deeming the situation beyond ethical bounds.
Arvind Kejriwal questions why his 'revdis' are problematic when PM Modi's halwa to his friends is not
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for focusing on'real rashtra nirmaan', which the AAP calls revdis. Kejriwal accused PM Modi of favoring his 'friends' and waiving loans worth lakhs of crores. He criticized the BJP government for having close relations with big corporate houses. Kejriwal also criticized the BJP for offering jobs in Delhi, arguing that the election has become local and people are worried about inflation and unemployment.
Arvind Kejriwal slams 'arrogant' Amit Shah for calling AAP supporters 'Pakistanis'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized Home Minister Amit Shah for calling Aam Aadmi Party's supporters Pakistanis. Kejriwal questioned Amit Shah's statement, asserting support from across India. He countered Shah's claim of no Indian support for him and Rahul Gandhi. Kejriwal predicted BJP's defeat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear inside metro trains, AAP says BJP behind it
Aam Aadmi Party accuses BJP of sponsoring threats against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through graffiti in Delhi metro trains. Atishi alleges BJP targeted Kejriwal by arresting him and stopping his insulin in Tihar jail. The party seeks a meeting with the Election Commission. Swati Maliwal and Delhi Police's actions are questioned.
"Why no action against pitai karne wala?" Nirmala Sitharaman questions Kejriwal's silence on Swati Maliwal assault case
Swati Maliwal assault case: Finance Minister and BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not addressing the attack on his party MP Swati Maliwal. She called his silence unbelievable and unacceptable and condemned him for "shamelessly" associating with accused Bibhav Kumar despite his party's promise of action in the Maliwal case.
Swati Maliwal's assault case: BJP assails Kejriwal for evading question, seeks his resignation
The BJP criticised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for evading questions about the assault on his party MP Swati Maliwal, with accusations of him behaving like a "goon." AAP leader Kejriwal avoided the issue during a press conference in Lucknow, prompting demands for his resignation. BJP spokespersons condemned Kejriwal's alleged inaction and accused him of cowardice.
BJP's Bansuri Swaraj calls AAP and Congress alliance "unnatural", says AAP always gained power replacing Congress
Swaraj was out for the campaign on Thursday morning at Ajmal Khan Park in the Karol Bagh area of the constituency where she interacted with the people and was spotted playing badminton as well. She said that she is getting full support from the public.
BJP stages protest outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence; demands probe in Swati Maliwal's alleged assault incident
Bharatiya Janata Party workers protested outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence over an alleged assault incident against Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. The protesters questioned the "silence" of the Delhi CM and accused the party of a "big conspiracy" behind the incident. Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Virendraa Sachdeva argued that Swati Malliwal, a former Chairperson of DCW, is not safe in the CM's residence. BJP leader Shaina NC called for an FIR to be registered if an atrocity is committed against Swati Maliwal.
Nashik LS seat: Ally dynamics, upset voters & a seer who refused to withdraw nomination
The BJP first wanted the seat claiming that Sena MP Hemant Godse would not be able to retain the seat. However, after a seat exchange deal with NCP (Ajit), the BJP offered the seat to the latter. However, with Godse not willing to vacate the seat, CM Eknath Shinde refused to hand over the seat to the NCP(Ajit). Shinde kept dragging the issue till the date of filing of nomination after which the Ajit camp withdrew its claim for the seat.
BJP leader Arvind Singh Lovely strongly condemns Swati Maliwal's alleged assault incident, calls it "Shameful"
Speaking to ANI, BJP leader Arvind Singh Lovely said, "If this incident has happened and Swati Maliwal has been treated like this, then it is condemnable and shameful. This is not the first incident... Those who talk about giving guarantees to the whole country cannot guarantee women's safety in their own homes. This raises questions on the administration."
Arvind Kejriwal says BJP had plans to topple AAP governments in Punjab & Delhi; calls SC verdict a 'miracle'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the recent Supreme Court order as "nothing less than a miracle" during his address to Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on Sunday, marking his first meeting with legislators since his release from Tihar Jail on interim bail until June 1. Kejriwal criticized the BJP, expressing relief that the order prevented potential disruptions to Delhi's services and thwarted BJP's attempts to undermine AAP's narrative.
Congress' Shashi Tharoor defends Kejriwal's remarks on PM Modi's age, calls it right to point out "contradiction"
Tharoor supports Kejriwal's stance on Modi's age, foresees a PM change by June 2024, criticizes Amit Shah's contradictions, and emphasizes the ongoing elections' significance, highlighting the prospect of a coalition government in Maharashtra.
Kejriwal 'poster boy of corruption', says BJP's Tejasvi Surya
Tejasvi Surya accuses Arvind Kejriwal of corruption and double standards, questioning his credibility and alliances. Surya highlights Kejriwal's arrest in a money-laundering case and the upcoming Delhi elections on May 25.
Lok Sabha Polls: In Maratha heartland, Congress hopes Maharaja will conquer Modi factor
In the upcoming elections in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, the Congress is confident of winning the seat, challenging the NDA's hold. The BJP, after pressuring the Shiv Sena for the seat, withdrew its claim, influenced by the Congress's candidate, Shahu II Chhatrapati Maharaj, a descendant of the revered Maratha king Shivaji. Shahu Maharaj's lineage and his family's contributions to social reform command significant respect in the region, garnering support even from other parties like the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi.
AAP accuses BJP of plotting against CM Kejriwal as Delhi LG urges NIA probe; calls it a political ploy
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has recommended a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organization Sikhs for Justice. The move follows a complaint alleging that AAP received $16 million from pro-Khalistan groups. AAP has dismissed the allegations as a political conspiracy.
Their spouses arrested, Sunita Kejriwal, Kalpana Soren take INDIA bloc stage, call for defeating BJP
At the 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana addressed the crowd for the first time, advocating for the ousting of the BJP. They criticized the central government for the arrests of their spouses, with several opposition leaders expressing solidarity.
AAP calls for citywide protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the now-scrapped excise policy case. CM Kejriwal, on Saturday moved to the Delhi High Court, challenging his arrest and the order of remand passed by the trial court on March 22.
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