CABINET MINISTER SAURABH BAHUGUNA
AAP slams BJP for inducting Jitan Ram Manjhi in cabinet despite his 'Ravan is better than Lord Ram' remarks
AAP criticizes BJP for appointing Jitan Ram Manjhi as a cabinet minister despite his controversial statement comparing Ravan to Lord Ram. Senior AAP leader questions BJP's religious beliefs and urges clarification on Manjhi's remarks.
Delhi L-G meets Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj over water shortage issue, assures help
Atishi said, "The water level in the Wazirabad barrage has gone down and less water is coming from the Munak canal. We have requested the Lt Governor to talk to the Haryana government about releasing more water in the Munak canal. Seven treatment plants of Delhi depend on the Munak canal for water. The Lt Governor has assured us that he would talk to the Haryana government," she said.
AAP launches 'Washing Machine's Black Magic' campaign to target BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday launched the 'Washing Machine Ka Kaalu Jaadu' campaign to target the BJP and "expose" its "claim of fighting and ending corruption". The campaign was launched by AAP Delhi state convener Gopal Rai and cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Rai is also a minister in the Arvind Kejriwal government.
Raaj Anand quits Delhi cabinet, AAP following summons by ED
Addressing a press conference to announce his resignation, he said, "I had stepped into politics when Kejriwal had said that politics will change. But today, with a lot of regret, I am saying that the politics has not changed but the leaders have. AAP was born out of the anti-corruption movement but now the party is steeped in corruption. It has become untenable for me to continue as a minister."
BJP using ED, CBI to 'break our ministers and MLAs': AAP after Delhi minister resigns
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that Anand may have been threatened to quit AAP. Singh said that earlier the BJP used to call Anand corrupt "when a raid was conducted against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) but now the party will welcome him into its fold with garlands".
Sunita Kejriwal best person to keep AAP together: Saurabh Bharadwaj
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed confidence in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, stating she's crucial for maintaining party unity amidst challenging circumstances. Bharadwaj, also a cabinet minister in the Delhi government, highlighted Sunita's role as a messenger for Arvind Kejriwal, currently in jail.
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PM Modi to kick off Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttarakhand from Rudrapur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the BJP's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttarakhand by speaking at a rally in Rudrapur on Tuesday. The rally, to be held in the Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar constituency, is expected to draw over a lakh attendees, according to state BJP president Mahendra Bhatt.
What did you do for Delhi in 5 years? AAP leader asks BJP MPs, demands white paper
Addressing a press conference, Delhi cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Where were the MPs in the last 10 years when they were needed in Delhi? They must put forth a white paper before Delhiites."
'Scared' of AAP-Congress tie up, BJP trying to get Kejriwal arrested: Saurabh Bharadwaj
The AAP has accused the BJP-led Centre of being scared of the party's alliance with Congress for the Lok Sabha polls and is using the CBI to arrest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said the CBI is planning to arrest Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak said people would take to the streets if Kejriwal is arrested, claiming the BJP's political calculations would go wrong.
Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections: Sandeep Pathak, Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj to represent AAP in seat-sharing talks of INDIA bloc
The AAP and Congress have to work out a seat-sharing formula in Delhi and Punjab where the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is in power.
AAP MLAs urge Arvind Kejriwal to continue as Delhi CM even if he is arrested: Saurabh Bharadwaj on ED summons
Kejriwal was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate last week for questioning in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the alleged excise police scam, but he skipped the summons saying it was "politically motivated". The chief minister called a meeting of AAP MLAs Monday amid a furore over recent actions by central probe agencies against ministers and leaders of the party.
BJP trying to silence oppn leaders: AAP on ED raids on party leader
The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP of attempting to silence opposition leaders ahead of the Lok Sabha elections following Enforcement Directorate raids on the premises of AAP leader Raaj Kumar Anand and others as part of a money laundering investigation. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the raids, while the Delhi BJP secretary stated that the ED's actions are lawful, related to hawala and customs probes.
Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi allocated Vigilance, Services portfolios: Notification
Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi has been allocated Vigilance and Services departments following the competent authority's approval, according to an official notification issued on Monday. With this, the number of portfolios held by Atishi has risen to 14. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on August 8 made the recommendation to allocate the two departments, which were earlier handled by Cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, to Atishi.
Atishi to hold charge of services, vigilance; Delhi CM forwards file to L-G for approval: Govt sources
Delhi Minister Atishi will be given additional charge of the services and the vigilance departments, a government source said, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal forwarding a proposal to L-G VK Saxena for approval. The two portfolios were earlier held by Atishi's Cabinet colleague Saurabh Bharadwaj.
Cases of conjunctivitis, skin allergy mostly being reported from relief camps, says Delhi health minister
Cases of conjunctivitis and skin allergy are mostly being reported from relief camps housing people affected by the flooding in parts of Delhi, city Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Monday. Bharadwaj said east Delhi and northeast Delhi have largely been impacted due to the floods due to a swollen Yamuna.
'Contempt of court', 'unprecedented': AAP on Centre's ordinance on transfer, posting of Group A officers in Delhi
Alleging that the Centre does not care for the people's mandate, or for the directive of the apex court, Cabinet Minister Atishi said it will bypass the elected government of Delhi. "It is clear that the Modi government fears CM Arvind Kejriwal. We vehemently condemn this cowardly act of the Centre," she said.
Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj shows engineering degree as part of AAP's 'Degree Dikhao' campaign
It was launched on Sunday, days after the Gujarat High Court quashed an order of the Central Information Commission that had asked the Gujarat University to provide information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.
Manish Sisodia's bungalow allotted to new Delhi minister Atishi
former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bungalow has been allotted to Atishi. She has been asked to give her acceptance within eight days of the issuance of the letter. Earlier, Sisodia had been staying at the AB-17 bungalow on Mathura Road, which was previously occupied by former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Atishi new education minister, Saurabh Bharadwaj new health minister of Delhi
Atishi will handle education, PWD, power and tourism departments, while Bharadwaj will look after health, urban development, water and industries. Following the resignations of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and minister Satyendar Jain, both currently in Tihar jail in alleged corruption and money laundering cases, respectively, two Cabinet berths had fallen vacant.
AAP MLAs Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi to be sworn in as ministers on Thursday
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignations of Sisodia and Jain, and has also appointed Bharadwaj and Atishi as ministers in the Delhi government headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena had recommended the names of Atishi and Bharadwaj to President Murmu for appointments as ministers in the Cabinet following a recommendation from Kejriwal for their elevation to the Cabinet.
President appoints AAP MLAs Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj as ministers in Delhi Cabinet
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj as ministers in the Delhi cabinet on the advice of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, with effect from the date they are sworn in, stated Ministry of Home Affairs.
Delhi LG Saxena recommends names of Atishi, Bharadwaj to Prez for appointment as ministers
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has recommended the names of AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj to President Droupadi Murmu for appointments as ministers in the Cabinet, officials said on Thursday. However, their appointment will only be effective once the resignations of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain are accepted by the President, they added.
A day after resignation of Jain and Sisodia: Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi to be ministers in Kejriwal government
AAP convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal got down to reorganising the party and his government following the arrest and resignation of deputy chief minister Sisodia. The 18 portfolios held by Sisodia were divided between Kailash Gahlot and Raaj Kumar Anand - with Gahlot getting finance, power, planning, public works, home and urban development and Anand getting education, vigilance, health and industries.
Atishi to become first woman minister in Kejriwal Cabinet
Atishi, along with AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, are the two leaders whose names have been forwarded for appointment as ministers after Kejriwal's trusted lieutenants Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain, both arrested on corruption charges, resigned from their Cabinet posts.
Manish Sisodia's portfolios given to Kailash Gahlot, Raaj Kumar Anand till appointment of new ministers
The announcement was made on Tuesday hours after Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain, arrested on corruption charges, resigned from the Arvind Kejriwal-led cabinet. According to officials, Kejriwal has accepted the resignations of the two leaders, who played a pivotal role in implementing his governance agenda of good education and health facilities in the national capital.
Manish Sisodia, Jain resign; Kejriwal may induct two new ministers
According to sources, the party decided to induct two new faces in the Cabinet after a detailed discussion on whether there could be a possibility of redistribution of 18 portfolios held by Sisodia (after Jain's arrest last year, Sisodia was handling his portfolios also).
Delhi to get two new ministers soon: AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj after Sisodia, Jain quit cabinet
"Due to the conspiracies of the ruling BJP at Centre, two ministers of the Delhi government are in jail today. They have resigned from their posts. It is unfortunate for the country that Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, known for their work, have been implicated in false cases by the Centre," said the AAP MLA.
Two new ministers to be appointed soon: AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj following Sisodia, Jain's resignation
Sisodia and Jain resigned from the Cabinet amid corruption allegations against them. "The cabinet in Delhi is quite small and most of the important departments were handled by Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia. To avoid being behind in terms of work, two new ministers will be appointed very soon," Bhardwaj said.
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