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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.
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.
Delhi CM announces verification drive to remove Bangladeshis, Rohingyas from ration, pension schemes
New Delhi, March 25: Aiming to weed out illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants from social benefit schemes in the city, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, announced a drive for verification and fresh registration of beneficiaries.
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.
On Budget eve, Delhi CM promises to look after all sections of society
New Delhi, March 23: On the eve of presenting her maiden Delhi Budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that her government aims to work according to the public vision and promised that the Budget will serve all sections of society.
'Raghav Chadha left Punjab in-charge role in 2022 after appointment as state advisor, no removal'
New Delhi, March 21: The appointment as Punjab in-charge of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and senior AAP leader, Manish Sisodia, on Friday led to discussions about Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha being relieved of his responsibilities in the state.
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.
Goal is to develop Delhi; both ruling party, opposition necessary for development: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday emphasised the city's development and said that both the ruling party and the opposition are necessary for its progress.
Delhi Congress slams BJP govt over delay in Rs 2,500 for women, free LPG cylinder
New Delhi, March 15: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav on Saturday accused the BJP’s ‘double engine’ government in the national capital of failing to deliver its election promises of Rs 2,500 per month honorarium to women and free cooking gas cylinder.
Delhi CM Gupta, Parvesh Verma pay tributes to late Sahib Singh Verma on birth anniversary
New Delhi, March 15: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma paid homage to former Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma on his birth anniversary on Saturday.
AAP leader Shelly Oberoi moves child rights panel against Delhi CM
New Delhi, March 13: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Thursday complained to the apex child rights panel against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allegedly disclosing the identity of juvenile inmates during a visit to a shelter home.
This Holi is unique as Delhi people have ended the BJP's 27-year exile: Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, March 13: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Thursday extended her greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi. She said this year's Holi is special as the BJP came to power in Delhi after 27 years.
Manoj Tiwari slams AAP over protests on free LPG cylinder, assures rollout in month
New Delhi, March 13: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari celebrated Holi with party workers in Delhi, extended greetings and took a dig at the Aam Aadmi party's protest over the free LPG cylinder rollout, saying that the festival should be enjoyed without creating a controversy.
BJP will fulfil all promises that it made: Virendraa Sachdeva on free LPG cylinder promise
New Delhi, March 13: Amid AAP protests over the free LPG cylinder promise, BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday assured that the party will fulfil all promises in its Sankalp Patra. He added that AAP would soon face consequences worse than Congress.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in New Delhi
New Delhi, March 12: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met senior BJP leader and Bharat Ratna Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in New Delhi. Gupta shared some glimpses of her meeting with Advani on her official 'X' handle.
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.
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.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma takes oath as member of NDMC, says 9,000 water connections will be installed
New Delhi, March 11: Delhi Public Works Department (PwD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday took oath as a member of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the presence of BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj.
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).
Delhi: NDMC honours employees on eve of Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: Vice-Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Friday honoured the achievements of female employees and stressed on women empowerment on the eve of International Women's Day.
Delhi BJP chief slams Satyendar Jain for opposing closure of Mohalla Clinics
New Delhi, March 7: Former Health Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain on Friday opposed the BJP government's proposal to shut down 250 Mohalla Clinics even as Delhi BJP described his statement as an attempt to cover up the previous government's wrongdoings.
Many issues...that have been pending since last govt: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Shalimar Bagh area
New Delhi, March 5: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited the Shalimar Bagh area and said that many issues have been pending since the last government (AAP).
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls AAP's health and education model zero
New Delhi, March 4: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday targeted the previous Aam Aadmi Party government's health and education model, calling it "zero".
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.
Union Minister Annpurna Devi meets Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, ensures implementation of central government's schemes
New Delhi, March 3: Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi on Monday met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and expressed happiness over the national capital getting a woman Chief Minister. She said that central government's schemes would be implemented in the national capital.
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."
Just the beginning....: Union Minister Shekhawat says CAG reports flag AAP govt's mismanagement in Delhi
New Delhi, March 3: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said that the Comptroller and Auditor General reports on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has unmasked the "corruption" of the Arvind Kerjriwal-led party and that more is yet to be revealed.
AAP's health model was meant to collect money, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party, following the recent revelations of 'irregularities' in the report on Delhi's health infrastructure by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG),
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds 'Jan-Milan Samaroh' at her residence
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a 'Jan-Milan Samaroh' at her residence on Monday.
CAG reports: Time for AAP to face questions on corruption in Delhi, says Virendra Sachdeva
New Delhi, March 2: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that with the tabling of CAG reports on excise policy and health services, it is time for AAP to face questions on the loot committed by their government.
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.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi
New Delhi, March 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Murli Manohar Joshi at his residence in the national capital.
Centre controlling Delhi govt like a puppet: Congress
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Saturday condemned the Central government's move to control Delhi through its officials, overlooking the voter's mandate and reducing the elected BJP government to a puppet.
Delhi: Kumari Selja alleges BJP-AAP deal to suppress CAG report
New Delhi, March 1: Former Union Minister and Congress MP Kumari Selja on Saturday hit out at the BJP and the AAP for suppressing the CAG report on financial management related to Delhi's excise policy.