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Atishi, Bharadwaj fighting for supremacy in Delhi AAP: BJP
New Delhi, April 13: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday reiterated that there is an ongoing power struggle for control within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) between Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, with both trying to outdo the other by raising frivolous issues.
Atishi slams Delhi govt for power cuts, BJP calls it 'political stunt'
New Delhi, March 31: Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the BJP government for alleged long power cuts, a claim dismissed as a baseless ‘political stunt’ by the ruling party, which also accused the previous AAP government of corruption in the power sector.
Not good to run away from discussions: Delhi Speaker slams AAP over CAG report disruptions
New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of creating disruptions whenever Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports are tabled in the House and said such behavior hampers discussions, adding that avoiding debate is not an appropriate course of action.
Delhi Speaker clarifies on 'reserved subjects' issues, cites rules
New Delhi, March 28: In an attempt to dispel doubts of newly-elected Delhi legislators, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday gave his ruling, clarifying on ‘reserved subjects’ which can be raised during question hour with his permission.
Delhi Speaker slams 'organised disruption' of House by AAP; want answers on dole for women, says Atishi
New Delhi, March 28: Amid pandemonium in Delhi Assembly on Friday, Speaker Vijender Gupta condemned the 'organised disruption' of the House by legislators of the Opposition AAP which, he claimed, is as part of a 'strategy' to escape discussions on thorny issues. However, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said that they were demanding answers on the Rs 2,500 monthly dole for Delhi women.
Delhi: LoP Atishi, other AAP MLAs stage protest against BJP govt over Mahila Samridhi Yojana
New Delhi, March 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, along with other AAP MLAs, staged a protest in the Delhi Assembly on Friday against the BJP on the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025.
Delhi Budget presented without economic survey, Opposition questions growth projections
New Delhi, March 27: The Delhi government's Budget presented in the Assembly came under sharp criticism as AAP leader and Leader of the Opposition Atishi raised concerns over economic projections in the absence of a pre-Budget economic survey.
Bahut khafa hai mere lehza badlne se, jab unhi ke lehze me baat ki : Delhi CM hits back at Oppn
New Delhi, March 27: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday took a sharp dig at her critics, asserting that their dissatisfaction stems from her adopting their own tone.
'Beyond govt jurisdiction': Delhi Speaker rejects AAP MLAs' plea to discuss law and order
New Delhi, March 27: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday rejected Leader of the Opposition Atishi's plea to allow a discussion on the allegedly deteriorating law and order situation in the city, saying the issue does not fall under the jurisdiction of the government.
Delhi govt bans illegal meat sale from pavements; 2 AAP MLAs suspended
New Delhi, March 27: On a day when two AAP legislators were suspended from the Assembly for unruly behaviour, the Delhi government on Thursday announced action against all illegal sellers of meat encroaching pavements, an assurance given to two BJP MLAs who raised the issue in view of the approaching Navratri festival.
Every report will be discussed and every corruption will be exposed: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi, March 27: After Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi questioned why all 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports were not being tabled, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said that every report would be discussed and every corruption exposed.
Atishi questions BJP over 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' liquor offer in UP, asks if CM Yogi approved it.
New Delhi, March 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi on Wednesday slammed the BJP and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's government over viral videos showing large crowds at liquor stores due to the 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' offer, questioning if they were attempting to turn people in adjoining states into alcoholics.
Atishi writes to Delhi Assembly Speaker, urges to have discussion on Budget
New Delhi, March 26: Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi wrote to Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday and requested that the next three days be devoted solely to discussing the Budget.
Delhi govt admitted that they have not done analysis to make Budget: LoP Atishi
New Delhi, March 25: Attacking the Delhi government for making a Budget without an economic survey, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital, Atishi, on Tuesday said that the government has admitted that they have not done any analysis to make the Budget.
Electricity rates in Delhi to rise due to Rs 27,000 cr debt under AAP govt: Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi, March 24: Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Monday indicated a potential rise in electricity prices, attributing it to a Rs 27,000 crore debt left by the previous AAP government with power distribution companies (Discoms) through the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
Delhi is seen as a mini-India: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at two-day Orientation Programme for MLAs
New Delhi, March 18: Asserting that Delhi is seen as a "mini India," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that the MLA's thoughts and views should be about the social welfare of the people of the national capital.
Lok Sabha Speaker arrives at Delhi Legislative Assembly; to inaugurate two-day orientation program for MLAs
New Delhi, March 18: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday arrived at the Delhi Legislative Assembly ahead of the start of a two-day orientation program for the MLAs.
Congress doesn't want to form alliance with AAP, says Sandeep Dikshit
New Delhi, March 12: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has firmly stated that his party does not wish to form an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Gujarat and Goa elections. This comes in response to AAP leader Atishi's declaration that her party would contest these polls alone, without any coalition with the grand old party.
BJP's promise of free gas cylinders on Holi is another gimmick: Atishi
New Delhi, March 12: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday demanded clarification from the BJP government, asking if they would keep their promise of providing free LPG cylinders to women in Delhi on Holi or if it would turn out to be another unfulfilled election gimmick.
BJP's Rs 2500 promise turned out to be 'Jhumla': Delhi Assembly LOP Atishi alleges
New Delhi, March 12: Delhi Assembly Leader of the Opposition Atishi on Wednesday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to deliver on their promises to Delhi's women, including the Rs 2,500 aid and free LPG cylinders.
Fraud, lies: Atishi slams BJP over delay in Mahila Samridhi Yojana implementation
New Delhi, March 9: AAP MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday criticised the BJP-led government in Delhi for failing to implement the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, accusing the party of misleading voters with "lies" and "fraud" to win elections.
Delhi BJP hails CM, questions Atishi on AAP's failed promises on payment to women
New Delhi, March 8: Attacking AAP leader Atishi for doubting the BJP government’s intentions, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the announcement made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday for the Rs 2,500 Mahila Samriddhi Yojana on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Delhi: AAP, Congress slam BJP govt for failing to deliver Rs 2,500 to women
New Delhi, March 8: Calling the failed promise a ‘jumla’, the Opposition AAP and the Congress hit out at the BJP government in Delhi for leaving women high and dry and failing to deliver the promised Rs 2,500 per month to women in the city.
LG says Delhi only state to have women as CM, LoP
New Delhi, March 8: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday extended greetings on International Women's Day and highlighted the fact that the city enjoys the distinction of having women as Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP).
Atishi leads AAP countdown to March 8 for Rs 2,500 payment to Delhi's women; BJP calls it gimmick
New Delhi, March 4: The AAP on Tuesday launched a four-day countdown to March 8 demanding that the BJP government in Delhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfil the poll promise of paying Rs 2,500 per month to each woman in the national Capital, by that date.
Focus more on governance, fulfilling poll promises: AAP's Somnath Bharti criticises CM Gupta
New Delhi, March 4: In response to a statement made by Rekha Gupta on ex-CM Atishi, the AAP's former legislator Somnath Bharti on Tuesday expressed concern, urging the Delhi Chief Minister to focus more on governance and fulfilling the promises made during elections.
Worried about your safety when you are in Kejriwal's company, CM Gupta tells Atishi
New Delhi, March 3: Taking a jibe, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday told Leader of Opposition Atishi to beware of her party colleague and former CM Arvind Kejriwal who allegedly got AAP MP Swati Maliwal beaten up in his house.
I want to tell BJP that people of Delhi have elected you not to abuse but to work:Atishi
New Delhi, March 3: Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi claimed on Sunday that as soon as the AAP MLAs raised the issue of Rs 2500 payout for women in the House, their microphones were "switched off", and they were subsequently "thrown out."
AAP MLAs stand with people: Atishi extends support to people affected by Motia Khan cylinder blast
New Delhi, March 2: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi expressed condolences to people affected by the cylinder blast in Delhi's Motia Khan on Sunday, in which one person died and two firefighters were injured.
FairPoint: Where's Kejriwal as Atishi struggles on Delhi roads
New Delhi, March 2: Sometimes, it is useful to stay home and reflect on situations to find solutions to issues. Perhaps this is what AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal appears to be doing.
No compromise on discipline: Delhi Speaker justifies AAP MLAs suspension
New Delhi, Feb 28: Expressing surprise over the ignorance of AAP legislators on parliamentary conventions and decorum, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday explained to Leader of the Opposition Atishi the reasons behind his decision to suspend AAP MLAs from the legislature.
Atishi writes to Speaker, alleges injustice to opposition MLAs in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 28: Leader of the Opposition Atishi has written to Speaker Vijender Gupta strongly criticising the recent developments in the Delhi Assembly.
Dy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht slams AAP for 'undemocratic' behaviour in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 27: On the third day of the Delhi Assembly session on Wednesday, while BJP legislators were raising issues concerning their constituencies in the House, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators, along with Leader of the Opposition Atishi, were staging a protest.
Disrupting LG's address is gross violation: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, February 27: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday condemned the disruption of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's address, calling it a "gross violation" of the assembly's decorum.
BJP crossed limits of dictatorship: Atishi criticises suspension of AAP MLAs
New Delhi, February 27: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi on Thursday criticised the BJP, claiming they crossed the "limits of dictatorship" after coming to power.
Delhi Assembly: Atishi leads sit-in after suspended Oppn MLAs denied entry into premises
New Delhi, Feb 27: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi sat on a dharna outside the Delhi Assembly premises on Thursday, alleging the highhandedness of Speaker Vijender Gupta, who suspended 21 Opposition MLAs from the House.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta recognises Atishi as Leader of Opposition
New Delhi, February 27: The Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday recognised Aami Admi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
'AAP MLAs barred from Delhi assembly premises on speaker's directions', says LoP Atishi
New Delhi, February 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi on Thursday alleged that police officials have barred AAP MLAs from entering the Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises on the directions of the Speaker.
Delhi: BJP attacks AAP over CAG report, Atishi defends party over excise policy
New Delhi, February 25: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi's excise policy, calling former Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal a "sharab ka dalal" (broker of alcohol).
Delhi Assembly session extended till March 3 to discuss CAG report; 21 AAP MLAs suspended for 3 sittings
New Delhi, Feb 25: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday suspended 21 AAP legislators from attending the proceedings for the next three sittings even as the session was extended by three days for discussion on the CAG report on excise policy tabled in the House.