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Uproar in MCD House over Delhi water crisis
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting on Thursday saw protests by BJP and Congress MLAs over a water crisis in Delhi. The proceedings, delayed by an hour, began at 11.55 am. Soon after, opposition councillors entered the well of the House, raising slogans against the AAP government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. BJP councillors were seen carrying earthen pots and chanting "Jai Shree Ram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."
Ruckus in MCD House over Swati Maliwal's assault allegation
Ruckus in MCD House as Swati Maliwal claims assault by Kejriwal's PA. BJP, Congress demand resignation. Councillors raise slogans, Maliwal files complaint. Meeting adjourned in chaos.
Setback for AAP in Punjab: Former Amritsar Deputy Mayor Avinash Jolly joins BJP
In Punjab, voting for its 13 seats will take place in a single phase, the seventh and final phase on June 1 will see voting in Gurudaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Patiala constituencies.
Congress woes continue in MP, party MLA Ramniwas Rawat joins BJP on day of Rahul Gandhi visit
Senior Congress leader and sitting Madhya Pradesh MLA Ramniwas Rawat has joined the BJP, dealing another blow to the opposition party following the withdrawal of its candidate from the Indore Lok Sabha seat. Rawat, who joined the BJP at a rally in Sheopur district in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was considered close to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh. Morena mayor Sharda Solanki also joined the BJP alongside Rawat. Rawat's defection comes ahead of polling in the Morena Lok Sabha seat, where Sheopur is located, scheduled for May 7.
AAP demonstrates outside BJP HQ in Delhi over mayor's election; several detained
The AAP accused the BJP of "conspiring" with the Lt Governor VK Saxena to "cancel" the mayoral elections fearing the win of the AAP candidate in the polls. The AAP alleged that the BJP wanted to stop a person from the Dalit community from becoming the Mayor of Delhi.
Delhi Congress writes to LG Saxena, urges him to hold mayoral election
Kochar, the party's MCD in-charge, in his letter appealed to the LG to appoint the presiding officer and said several works of the MCD have been stalled since the last one year in the absence of Standing Committee, Ward Committees and various other committees.
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Uproar in MCD House over postponement of mayoral polls in Delhi
MCD House chaos ensued over postponed mayoral elections. AAP and BJP clash, with BJP demanding Mayor's presence and AAP accusing them of being anti-Dalit. Mayor Oberoi arrives late, blames LG Saxena for issues and adjourns meeting.
AAP alleges Lt Governor's office has cancelled April 26 mayoral polls
Asked whether the party will approach court in the matter, he responded, "We are discussing with lawyers on the matter and will see what happens. We have seen duch difficulties earlier also but we will ensure that mayor is elected." AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi alleged that BJP was stopping a person from Dalit community from becoming the mayor.
Delhi Mayoral Polls: AAP councillor Narendra Kumar withdraws nomination for deputy mayor post at MCD
Rebel AAP councillor Narendra Kumar withdrew his nomination for Deputy Mayor of Municipal Corporation of Delhi days after self-nominating along with Vijay Kumar. AAP had already declared Mahesh Khichi as mayor and Ravinder Bhardwaj as deputy. Kumar denied party pressure, citing personal decision. The mayoral polls are set for April 26.
Congress announces support for AAP candidates in MCD mayoral polls
Congress has extended support to AAP in the April 26 MCD mayoral polls, with Anil Bhardwaj confirming leaders' decision for AAP, aiming for Delhi's welfare amidst Lok Sabha elections.
Madhya Pradesh: Chhindwara mayor makes U-turn after joining BJP, urges voters to back Congress' Nakul Nath
Madhya Pradesh: Chhindwara is among the six Lok Sabha seats where polling is underway in the first phase of the parliamentary elections. "Soon after joining a political party, I was feeling suffocated. I felt that I was not doing the right thing with a person who has developed Chhindwara," the city's mayor Vikram Ahake said in a video message shared on social media.
MCD mayoral polls: AAP fields Mahesh Khichi for mayor post, Ravinder Bhardwaj for deputy mayor
AAP announces Mahesh Khichi for MCD mayor, Ravinder Bhardwaj for deputy mayor. Khichi has been with AAP since 2012, was part of IAC movement. Khichi campaigned in various states. Bhardwaj is a second-time councillor.
Lok Sabha Polls: Congress mayor from Kamal Nath's home turf Chhindwara joins BJP
Chhindwara mayor Vikram Ahake joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh, dealing another blow to Congress before Lok Sabha polls. Last week, Congress legislator Kamlesh Shah also switched to BJP. Chhindwara, home district of former CM Kamal Nath, goes to polls on April 19. Nath's son Nakul Nath is contesting from Chhindwara for Congress.
Chandigarh: BJP's Kuljit Sandhu wins post of senior deputy mayor in re-elections
The Supreme Court on February 20 had overturned the January 30 results of the Chandigarh mayoral poll in which the BJP candidate had emerged an unlikely winner, and declared defeated AAP-Congress alliance candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the city's new mayor.
They act as BJP's cell, says Akhilesh Yadav on CBI summons
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of acting as a "cell" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yadav made the comment in response to CBI summons regarding a mining case before the elections. He also criticised the BJP for alleged voter fraud in the Chandigarh mayoral poll.
Kejriwal slams BJP over SC setting aside Chandigarh mayoral poll result
"It seemed as though god were speaking through the CJI," Kejriwal said, hailing the Supreme Court that declared defeated AAP-Congress alliance candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the new mayor of the Union Territory by setting aside the January 30 poll result.
Congress leaders accuse BJP of conspiracy to "murder democracy", hail SC verdict on Chandigarh Mayor election
The Supreme Court's verdict in the Chandigarh Mayor election case has led Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, to accuse the BJP of "dirty election manipulation" and "institutional sabotage." The verdict quashed the election result and declared AAP's Kuldeep Kumar as the winner. Rahul Gandhi criticized Returning Officer Anil Masih, alleging he was a pawn in the BJP's conspiracy.
Apex court order has saved democracy: AAP, Congress
The Supreme Court order reversing the Chandigarh mayor election result is hailed by AAP and Congress. AAP sees it as INDIA bloc's victory against BJP's dictatorship. Congress links Punjab governor's resignation to the 'mayor election scandal' and views it as a dark chapter in democracy.
BJP respects Supreme Court verdict on Chandigarh mayoral election but says 'numbers with party'
The BJP responded to the Supreme Court's judgment on the Chandigarh mayoral election by stating that it respects the decision. Arun Sood, the former Chandigarh BJP chief, acknowledged the court's ruling while highlighting the significance of numbers in democracy. He noted that with 18 out of 36 councillors now supporting BJP, the party holds a majority.
Chandigarh Mayor Polls: Prosecute Masih for interfering with election process, says SC
The Supreme Court stated on Monday that Anil Masih, the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral election, must face prosecution for interfering with the election process. The court will scrutinize ballot papers and video recordings of votes on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the SC criticized Masih, ordering the preservation of election records, including ballot papers.
Threatened or bought, says Chandigarh AAP President after AAP councillors join BJP
Three Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chandigarh councillors have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, with the AAP president alleging they were threatened or coerced. The move comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on allegations of irregularities in the vote-counting process for the mayoral elections. BJP leader Manoj Sonkar has already resigned from the post of Chandigarh Mayor.
Chandigarh's BJP mayor quits; three AAP councillors join BJP
The decision was taken after BJP's central leadership held a meeting with party leaders from Chandigarh in the national capital, sources said. In a related development, three AAP councillors have joined BJP.
Chandigarh mayor Manoj Sonkar resigns ahead of SC hearing on mayoral polls
Chandigarh Mayor and BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar has resigned ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the mayoral polls. This move comes amidst the heightened anticipation surrounding the legal proceedings related to the mayoral elections in Chandigarh.
Who is Anil Masih, the presiding officer, criticised by SC for alleged vote tempering in Chandigarh Mayor polls?
The Supreme Court expressed shock at the irregularities in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, where the presiding officer was accused of tampering with votes. Opposition parties have accused the officer of intentionally invalidating votes, raising concerns about the impartiality of the electoral process. The officer, Anil Masih, is associated with the BJP's minority wing and has been actively involved in party events since 2015.
AAP presents 'proof' of ballot paper tampering by BJP in Chandigarh mayor elections
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other party leaders on February 2 staged a protest in Delhi against the BJP over the Chandigarh mayoral elections.
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