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Delhi BJP slams AAP's 'false' narrative on school fee hikes

New Delhi, April 11: Amid protests by parents against fee hikes by some private schools, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday lashed out at the Opposition AAP for pushing a false narrative that the BJP Government is unable to curb fee hikes.

JP Nadda criticises AAP over Ayushman Bharat Yojana, says Delhi going through dark chapter for 7 years

New Delhi, April 10: Union Health Minister JP Nadda sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for blocking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi during their tennure, calling it a "dark" chapter.

CAG report flags serious irregularities in AAP govt, biggest scam in liquor policy: PAC chief

New Delhi, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly recently, flags serious irregularities in the functioning of Arvind Kejriwal government at first glance and points to corruption at various levels in several departments including the Excise policy, said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) president Ajay Mahawar.

RTI reply: Delhi BJP questions Rs 1 lakh per day spent on Kejriwal's old bungalow

New Delhi, April 5: Calling former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a “Master of Corruption”, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday shared RTI documents suggesting that the AAP National Convenor spent Rs 29.56 crore between March 31, 2015, and December 27, 2022 on maintenance of his official bungalow in north Delhi.

Kejriwal urges youth in Punjab to support war against drugs

Ludhiana, April 2: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called upon the youth to support a decisive war against the drug menace until Punjab is made drug-free.

Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution

New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."

Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy

New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.

Punjab isn't Kejriwal's personal jagir: Sirsa slams AAP convener for use of state resources

New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has mounted a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of exploiting Punjab’s resources for personal and political gains.

Delhi Power Minister counters Kejriwal's claim on power outage

New Delhi, March 28: Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood strongly refuted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal's claims about power cuts in the national capital's Jagatpur Extension area.

Delhi Minister: Will punish officials behind AAP govt's failed Rs 2,100 scheme for women

New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi government on Friday vowed to punish even government functionaries if they are found guilty in an ongoing enquiry into the previous AAP government’s illegal registration of women beneficiaries for a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,100.

Delhi Police file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal in Public Property Act violation case

New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other party leaders, for alleged violations of the Public Property Act.

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as General Secretary

New Delhi, March 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday appointed Mukesh Ahlawat as the Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as the General Secretary.

Punjab: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema signs Budget copies, ahead of its presentation

Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday signed the Budget copies, ahead of the presentation of the state Budget 2025-26.

Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag

New Delhi, March 26: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as “Udta Punjab” during their respective tenures.

Rekha Gupta's 'Delhi's malik' jibe at Kejriwal and Modi-Modi chants during Budget presentation

New Delhi, March 25: The Delhi Assembly reverberated with Modi-Modi chants on Tuesday as Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented her government's first Budget in the House.

Delhi: AAP MLAs walk out during discussion on CAG report on DTC

New Delhi, March 24: A day before presenting the Delhi Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday tabled a CAG report in the Delhi Assembly pointing that DTC's losses increased in six years by Rs 35,000 crore, rising from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to nearly Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-22.

CAG report on DTC: BJP slams AAP over corruption, says 'uncomfortable truths coming out'

New Delhi, March 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing critique of the previous AAP dispensation in the capital, accusing it of facilitating corruption and financial mismanagement in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)'s operations.

BJP spent 10 years abusing Kejriwal, should show work now: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi, March 23: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party has spent the last decade criticizing AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and intends to continue doing so for the next five years.

Kejriwal attacks Delhi govt over failure to pay Rs 2,500 to women; slams Congress

New Delhi, March 23: In his maiden public appearance after AAP’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the BJP government for not paying Rs 2,500 to women by March 8 and criticised its alleged decision to remove photos of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Dr B.R. Ambedkar from offices.

Newly appointed AAP leaders vow to expand party's base, work for welfare of people

New Delhi, March 21: Just after the Aam Aadmi Party saw a major reshuffle of its leadership on Friday, its leaders vowed to work for the welfare of the people and expand the party's base as they prepare for the upcoming elections.

Starting from 'level zero' to rebuild city infra: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 20: Marking her first month in office, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday hit out at the previous AAP government for ruining the city's basic facilities and infrastructure, promising to offer relief despite being forced to start from 'level zero' to rebuild a Viksit Delhi.

Swati Maliwal 'exposes' Kejriwal's 'political motives' behind crackdown on Punjab farmers

New Delhi, March 20: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday criticised the alleged political motives of her estranged party national convener Arvind Kejriwal behind the use of force against protesting farmers on the Punjab border, accusing him of adopting 'double standards'.

Security heightened at Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border amid farmers protest

Chandigarh, March 20: Security has been heightened at the Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border as Haryana Police on Thursday morning removed concrete barricades erected at the border to restrict farmers' movement further from where they were sitting on a protest over various demands.

Law should take its course, says Delhi Assembly Speaker on ACB FIR against Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, March 20: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday stated that the law should take its course after the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) filed a First Information Report (FIR) against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in connection with alleged corruption and bribery related to the Rs 571 crore CCTV project in the national capital.

Punjab govt set to conduct trial of anti-drone system to combat smuggling

Tarn Taran, March 19: Amid the call for a "war against drugs" in Punjab, the state government is set to conduct a trial of an anti-drone system in the Tarn Taran district on Wednesday. This move would combat cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics through drones.

Punjab govt to launch mass movement against drugs from April 1, says Kejriwal

Ludhiana, March 19: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that a mass movement would be launched by the Punjab government against the drug menace from April 1.

Punjab CM Mann calls for collective action against corruption, drugs

Ludhiana, March 18: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday led a groundbreaking 'Lok Milni' programme in Ludhiana (West).

Bhagwant Mann will complete 5 years as CM, says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal

Amritsar, March 16: Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that Bhagwant Mann will complete his five-year tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab.

Journey of progress...: Punjab minister Balbir Singh wishes Bhagwant Mann on completion of 3 years in office

Chandigarh, March 16: Punjab Health Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Balbir Singh on Sunday extended greetings to Bhagwant Mann for completing a successful three years in office as the state's Chief Minister.

Home Ministry gives nod to prosecute Sisodia, Jain facing graft allegations

New Delhi, March 13: In a fresh trouble for former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, facing allegations of wrongdoings in connection with Education and PWD departments, the Ministry of Home Affairs has given its approval to proceed against them in corruption cases.

BJP leader Tarun Chugh slams Punjab CM, Kejriwal for failure to curb drug menace

Chandigarh, March 13: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday criticised the Bhagwant Mann government and his party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal over their claims of fighting drugs in Punjab.

We should avoid creating controversy over Holi celebrations: Sirsa after UP minister's remark

New Delhi, March 12: In response to Uttar Pradesh Minister, Thakur Raghuraj Singh's controversial suggestion that Muslims wishing to offer Friday prayers on Holi should wear a “Tarpaulin Hijab” to avoid their clothes getting coloured during the festival of colours, Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday urged for mutual respect towards all religions and their festivals.

Legal action must follow if Kejriwal has committed corruption, says Dy Speaker of Delhi Assembly

New Delhi, March 12: Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Mohan Singh Bisht on Wednesday called for strict action against AAP convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as a court has ordered the filing of an FIR against him for alleged misuse of funds.

Delhi Minister visits Janakpuri constituency, assures quick resolution of public issues

New Delhi, March 12: Delhi Cabinet Minister and Janakpuri MLA Ashish Sood visited his Assembly constituency in Janakpuri on Wednesday and held detailed interaction with the locals, also lending an ear to their complaints and grievances.

Punjab women want AAP govt to give honorarium like Delhi: Virendra Sachdeva

New Delhi, March 9: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that media reports from Punjab are indicating that after the announcement of Rs 2,500 for women in Delhi, a similar demand is being raised by Punjab voters.

Kejriwal faces intense criticism for taking big cavalcade

Chandigarh, March 5: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday condemned a curfew-like situation for farmers, who were not being allowed to come to the state capital to register protest, even as a red carpet welcome was being accorded to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal with more than 100 vehicles escorting him for a Vipassana session from here to Hoshiarpur.

Kejriwal's 10-day Vipassana retreat: Row over AAP chief's 'lavish convoy and VIP culture' in Punjab

Hoshiarpur, March 5: As the former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal headed to Punjab for ten-day Vipassana meditation retreat, the BJP, as well as AAP MP Swati Maliwal, pointed to alleged abuse of government machinery and misuse of public funds. They called out the AAP supremo, accusing him of promoting "VIP culture" and deploying state machinery for his own luxuries.

What type of a common man is he, wasting Punjab's money: Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams Kejriwal's security

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