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AAP Appoints Aman Arora, a Hindu Face, as Party President in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In a significant organizational shift, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appointed Aman Arora as the Punjab Party President and Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi as the Working President. This decision reflects AAP’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in Punjab and preparing for future electoral challenges.

SAD condemns AAP govt’s move to defraud the poor by allowing private builders to buy back chunks of land reserved for EWS housing

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s move to defraud under privileged sections of society by allowing private builders to buy back chunks of land which had been reserved for housing for economically weaker sections (EWS).

AAP launches 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign ahead of Delhi elections

NEW DELHI: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched its ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ campaign on Friday to directly engage with Delhi residents about the ongoing debate surrounding the party's welfare schemes.

Entire Panchayat of Meheru Village Joins AAP

PHAGWARA: In a significant political development, the entire panchayat of Meheru village in the Phagwara constituency announced its decision to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today. The move was reportedly inspired by the efforts of District Planning Board Chairperson Lalit Saklani and AAP Kapurthala District Secretary Ashok Bhatia.

BJP protests alarming pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation.

Birthplace of AAP, Will Now Script Its Downfall: Bajwa

BARNALA: Leader of the Opposition in Punjab, Partap Singh Bajwa, today addressed a press conference in Barnala, followed by gatherings in support of Congress candidate Kuldip Singh Kala Dhillon at Karamgarh, Jalhoor, Badbar, Handiaya, and Barnala city.

AAP replaces Kailash Gahlot with another Jat face in Delhi Cabinet

NEW DELHI: Raghuvinder Shokeen, the AAP legislator from Nangloi Jat, was inducted into the Delhi Cabinet on Monday, a day after another Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from the cabinet as well as the party, citing corruption issues.

BJP, AAP only offering 'jhunjhunas' to Delhiites in name of development: Devender Yadav

NEW DELHI: The second phase of the Delhi Congress' 'Nyay Yatra' kicked off on November 15, with the party’s state unit chief, Devender Yadav, accusing the BJP and AAP of offering only “jhunjhunas” (rattles and empty promises) in the name of development.

Akali leaders extend support to AAP candidate Gurdeep Singh Randhawa in Dera Baba Nanak By-Election

31 member committee formed by Sucha Singh Langah announces its support to Gurdeep Singh Randhawa
DERA BABA NANAK: In a major political development, a 31-member committee led by former Cabinet Minister Sucha Singh Langa has officially declared its support for Gurdeep Singh Randhawa, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate in the upcoming by-election for the Dera Baba Nanak constituency.

Gahlot resignation: Delhi Congress calls AAP a sinking ship

NEW DELHI: Calling AAP a sinking ship, the Congress on Sunday blamed the corruption in the AAP government for the sudden resignation of Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot, saying the ruling party was caught in a web of corruption, commission and mal-administration.

AAP govt coming in the way of grant of parole to Bhai Rajoana:  SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asserted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was coming in the way of grant of parole to Bandi Singh Balwant Singh Rajoana and demanded it give its consent for the same during the hearing of the case in the Supreme Court tomorrow.

Kailash Gehlot exit: BJP goes on the offensive against 'corrupt' AAP govt

NEW DELHI: Demanding resignation of the “corrupt” Delhi government, the BJP and on Sunday went on the offensive against the ruling AAP after Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot stepped down blaming corruption in Arvind Kejriwal’s house renovation and failure in cleaning the Yamuna.

Manoj Tiwari criticises AAP, promises 'double-engine govt' in Delhi

NEW DELHI:BJP leader Manoj Tiwari, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming that the time for change in Delhi has arrived.

Delhi Minister Kailash Gehlot resigns, blames corruption in AAP govt

NEW DELHI: Citing challenges like corruption and AAP’s deviation from the path of fighting for public welfare, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot on Sunday resigned from the Cabinet and the party, delivering a big blow to the AAP ahead of the Assembly elections in February.

Elect Dimpy Dhillon as AAP MLA for the development of Gidderbaha: Arvind Kejriwal

GIDDERBAHA: In a powerful show of support for AAP’s candidate Dimpy Dhillon, AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a massive rally in Gidderbaha on Saturday, urging voters to back Dhillon in the upcoming by-polls and continue the progress that AAP has brought to Punjab.

AAP government has ensured government job to youth in every village of Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal

CHANDIGARH: Former Delhi Chief Minister and national convenor of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said Punjab has emerged as role model for the country by providing government job to youth in every village.

Cong, BJP leaders’ rush to join AAP shows we are winning Assembly polls: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: The trend of leaders from other parties joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a strong indication of the party being on track to returning to power for the third time with a big majority, AAP National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

Central Government shouldn't play with the emotions of Punjabis, revoke the decision and hand over Chandigarh to Punjab: AAP

CHANDIGARH: Amid the decision to establish Haryana’s legislative assembly complex in Chandigarh, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its protest, asserting that for the people of Punjab, Chandigarh is not just a piece of land but a matter tied to the emotions of three crore Punjabis.

AAP’s Mahesh Khichi elected Delhi mayor, 8 AAP councilors cross voted in favour of BJP candidate

NEW DELHI: Amid acrimonious scenes, AAP councillor Mahesh Kumar Khichi, from Dev Nagar ward, was on Thursday elected the new Delhi mayor, beating his BJP rival Kishan Lal in a tightly fought 133-130 vote contest.

Only focus on corruption: Delhi BJP chief slams AAP over severe pollution levels

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for its "failure" to manage rising pollution levels, stating that "focus on corruption" has worsened air quality in the national Capital.

BJP's Dushyant Gautam blasts AAP for failing to handle pollution crisis in Delhi

NEW DELHI: BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Gautam on Wednesday accused the Delhi government of blaming neighbouring states for the national capital's rising pollution and bashed its handling of the air quality crisis.

Punjab AAP seeks action against Congress MP for offering money to voters

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Tuesday condemned assertions of Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, whose viral purported video makes a promise to voters in exchange for their votes in the Assembly bypoll.

AAP & Cong will be wiped out in Delhi polls: NDMC Vice-Chairman

NEW DELHI: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal claimed on Sunday that AAP and Congress will be wiped out in the upcoming Assembly elections.

AAP criticises Manpreet Badal for false promises and violating the model code of conduct

GIDDERBAHA: In a pointed criticism of BJP candidate Manpreet Badal, AAP candidate for Gidderbaha, Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon, called out his false promises regarding government jobs for the youth. Dimpy Dhillon accused Badal of blatantly violating the Model Code of Conduct by making such misleading claims during his election campaign.

AAP and BJP responsible for Agri crisis in Punjab: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for the agri crisis in the State and accused them of working in collusion with each other to destroy the farm economy of Punjab.

Blow to Congress: Five-time MLA Mateen Ahmed joins AAP ahead of Assembly polls

NEW DELHI: In a major setback to the Congress party ahead of Assembly elections in the capital, five-time MLA Chaudhary Mateen Ahmed joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday.

AAP's Punjab unit slams Centre for doubling fine on stubble burning

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Friday criticised the Central government's decision to double the fine for stubble burning.

Congress to begin 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' today against AAP govt's policies

NEW DELHI: The Congress will begin a month-long 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' from Rajghat on Friday to corner the Aam Aadmi Party government on various issues affecting the city.

Stubble burning: AAP slams Centre for rejecting Punjab's demand of Rs 1,200 crore

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led central government for rejecting Punjab’s demand of Rs 1,200 crore to prevent stubble burning, and has accused it of discriminating against the state.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s vigorous campaign for AAP Candidate Dimpy Dhillon in Gidderbaha!

GIDDERBAHA: In a vigorous and impactful campaign for Dimpy Dhillon on Tuesday, CM Bhagwant Mann addressed four huge rallies in Gidderbaha. During his speech Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attacked Manpreet Badal and Raja Warring who represented Gidderbaha for 29 years now, but did next to nothing for the people of this constituency.

CM Mann's Grand Roadshow in Barnala: A Fiery Attack on Opponents as He Campaigns for AAP Candidate Harinder Dhaliwal

BARNALA: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Harinder Singh Dhaliwal in Barnala on Monday, launching a vigorous attack on opponents, including Kewal Dhillon, Congress, and Akali leaders during his speech after the roadshow.

'AAP' condemns attack on hindu temple in Canada, calls for Indian Government to discuss matter with Canada

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, by members of a pro-Khalistani organization. AAP leader and Punjab government minister Aman Arora stated that the entire Punjab is shocked by this incident and that it deserves the utmost condemnation.

BJP slams AAP over delay in reinstatement of bus marshals

NEW DELHI: The issue of bus marshals in Delhi has reignited a political clash between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP.

'Congress looted Punjab', CM Mann says during AAP campaign for Nov 13 by polls

GURDASPUR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Dera Baba Nanak Assembly constituency, Gurdeep Randhawa, urging people to support the party's candidate.

Punjab: Setback for Cong ahead of Nov 13 bypolls as senior party leader switches to AAP

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab received a significant boost for the Chabbewal Assembly bypoll with Kulwinder Singh Rasulpuri, the constituency in-charge for the Congress, and Gurpreet Singh, the grandson of former MLA Chaudhary Ram Charan, on Saturday joined AAP.

AAP leaders hold a major protest in Chandigarh against Central Government over issue of paddy procurement and lifting

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a major protest in Chandigarh on Wednesday against the central BJP government over the issues of slow procurement of paddy and the lifting of old grains in Punjab’s markets.

Manoj Tiwari slams AAP govt for not implementing Ayushman Bharat Yojana

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday slammed the AAP government for not adopting the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Delhi and said that the High Court will shatter the intention of the anti-people government.

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

NEW DELHI: AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme.

AAP, Bengal govt are 'Janata virodhi': BJP's Gautam over Ayushman Bharat row

NEW DELHI:BJP National General Secretary, Dushyant Gautam on Wednesday slammed the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not adopting the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and said that the AAP and West Bengal governments were 'Janata Virodhi.'

Nimrat Kaur urges for cracker-free Diwali: ‘Agar aap apne furry friends se karte hai pyaar’

MUMBAI: Actress Nimrat Kaur wished everyone a “Happy Dhanteras” on Tuesday and urged her fans to have a “cracker-free Diwali” for the sake of animals.

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VP Naidu administers oath to 3 newly-elected AAP MPs

NEW DELHI: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday administered oath to three newly-elected of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs.

AAP blames opposition parties for trying to disturb peace in Punjab due to pro-people approach of Mann govt

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab termed the clash between two groups in Patiala as an unfortunate incident. Reacting to the incident party’s Punjab chief spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang slammed the opposition parties and said that traditional political parties Congress, SAD, BJP and Shiv Sena are trying to disturb the communal harmony in Punjab. He said that these parties along with some anti-social elements are trying to divert Mann government from their pro-people decisions and actions against mafias.

AAP inciting people to attack BJP HQ, Amit Shah's residence: Delhi BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP on Thursday alleged that AAP leaders are instigating people to attack party Headquarters and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence.

AAP questions BJP over UK MP Dhesi's meetings with Union Ministers

CHANDIGARH: A day after the BJP slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over a meeting between its Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and visiting British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, who was critical of the Centre over issues associated with the farmers' stir, the AAP on Monday questioned the saffron party over the British MP's meetings with its own leaders in the past.

AAP Suspends Party Workers Protesting Outside Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur’s residence

CHANDIGARH: Aam Admi Took Serious Action against party workers who were protesting Outside Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur’s residence in Malout

AAP Himachal Pradesh women wing chief, others join BJP

NEW DELHI: After Aam Aadmi Party Himachal Pradesh President Anup Kesari joined the BJP last week, the head of the AAP's women wing in the state, Mamata Thakur, along with other leaders, joined the BJP on Monday.

AAP had promised to deliver justice at the earliest in the descreation of Guru Granth Sahib

AMRITSAR: Justice in the cases associated with sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari beginning June 1, 2015. This is one of the issues that have decimated the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress. AAP had promised to deliver justice at the earliest.

AAP MLA Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh raised questions on Punjab Police appointments

AMRITSAR: AAP MLA from Amritsar North and former IG Punjab Police today raised questions on few appointments of Punjab Police officers at key posts who were members of SIT formed to probe firing incidents at Behbal Kalan and Bargari.

Punjab: AAP Govt Transfers IPS or PPS Officer

Cornering the newly elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)  transfer of a senior  IPS or PPS officer

BJP, Congress councilors join AAP in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party’s family continues to grow in Punjab even after elections and it got a major boost on Tuesday when councillors of BJP and Congress left their respective parties to join AAP. Jarnail Singh, MLA Delhi and Punjab affairs in-charge and Harchand Singh Barsat, party’s state general secretary welcomed the new members to the Aam Aadmi Party.

HP cabinet to start Mobile Clinic in every assembly to counter AAP surge in hills

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to start one Mukhya Mantri Mobile Clinic in every Assembly Segment of the State. The decision is understood to have been taken to conter surge of Aam admi Party(AAP) in the hills.

AAP activist was shot at in Phagwara, critically injured

PHAGWARA: Two Unidentified armed motorcyclist assailants shot at and critically injured an activist of AAP identified as Vipin Kumar resident of Village Hardaspur today.

Maha: AAP complains against BJP activist who threatened Kejriwal

MUMBAI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police against a Bharatiya Janata Party activist Tajinder Bagga for issuing death threats to the party's National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an official said here on Friday.

Major bureaucratic reshuffle: AAP govt in Punjab transfers 11 IAS, 13 IPS officers

CHANDIGARH: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab on Thursday transferred 11 IAS officers, 13 IPS officers and a PCS officer.

AAP moves Delhi HC seeking SIT probe into CM's house vandalism case

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a special probe into the case of vandalism outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

AAP moves Delhi HC seeking SIT probe into CM's house vandalism case

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a special probe into the case of vandalism outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

Chairman Mandi Board, PRTC & PUNCOFED amongst 9 office bearers who resigned after formation of AAP Goverment from various Boards/Corporations

CHANDIGARH:  Following the formation of Aam Adami Party (AAP) government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, as many as nine non-official office bearers of various boards/corporations have resigned.

AAP urges govt not to override rights of Punjab govt in Chandigarh admin

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday urged the union government not to override the rights of the elected government of Punjab by implementing the central laws on the administration of Chandigarh, a Union Territory.

Data fudged, not viable: Ex-AAP leader on Kerala's Silver Line project

NEW DELHI:Pointing out the economic, social and environmental impacts of the proposed K-Rail Silver Line Corridor, the ambitious Rs 63,941 crore project of the ruling CPI-M in Kerala, former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state convener and environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan on Sunday said the project is a non-starter in the southern state.

Now, AAP sets eyes to conquer hills of Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA: After demolishing the citadels of all major political parties in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now preparing to conquer the hills of Himachal Pradesh in the November Assembly polls.

All five AAP candidates from Punjab elected to Rajya Sabha

CHANDIGARH:All five Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates from Punjab for the equal number of Rajya Sabha seats were elected unopposed on Thursday, Returning Officer-cum-Assembly Secretary, Surinder Pal, said.

'Four Punjab AAP ministers face serious criminal cases'

CHANDIGARH: Seven of the 11 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers in Punjab have been facing criminal cases, four of them serious charges, while two of them are doctors and two advocates, an analysis by a poll rights group has said.

AAP should send a family member of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to Rajya Sabha: Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary

PHILLAUR: Aam Aadmi Party has made a big issue of putting up
photos of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in government offices, but to pay him a
real tribute, the party should send a member of his family to Rajya
Sabha, said Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary on Monday as the
AAP declared the names of its candidates for election to the Upper
House of Parliament on Monday.

Nominating outsiders to Rajya Sabha first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by AAP: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had struck the first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by nominating rank outsiders to the Rajya Sabha and in the process betrayed the people of the State who had taken them to their word of bringing in sweeping positive change and given them a massive mandate to implement the same.

AAP announces five candidates for Rajya Sabha election

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced the names of its candidates for the elections of five Rajya Sabha seats in Punjab. On Monday, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, AAP's Punjab affairs co-in-charge Raghav Chadha, party's election strategist in Punjab, Sandeep Pathak, Lovely Professional University (LPU) Chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal and Ludhiana's eminent industrialist Sanjeev Arora filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha seats from the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab Legislative Assembly. All the candidates filed their nomination papers in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

AAP's Rajya Sabha nomination list has Raghav Chadha's name, Sukhpal Khaira says will oppose 'non-Punjabi' candidates

CHANDIGARH: As five Punjab vacancies have arisen due to the term of the Rajya Sabha MPs ending on April 9, the Aam Aadmi Party has shortlisted five of the seven candidates, which includes academician Sandeep Pathak, AAP’s Delhi MLA and national spokesperson Raghav Chadha and former spinner Harbhajan Singh Bhajji.

10 legislators take oath in Punjab's first AAP Cabinet

CHANDIGARH: Ten legislators, comprising eight greenhorns, on Saturday took oath in the first Cabinet formation by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab led by Bhagwant Mann at a swearing-in ceremony here.

MC authorities removes more than 50 Hoardings of New CM Bhagwant Singh Mann from city Kapurthala alleges AAP leaders

KAPURTHALA:Resentment prevails among the AAP local leaders and supporters over the removing of more than 50 hoardings of new Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann from different parts of the city allegedly under political pressure .

AAP crowning "king" at the cost of state exchequer : Chugh

CHANDIGARH:BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today lambasted the AAP leadership for squandering crores of rupees on a swearing-in ceremony of a " king".

AAP set to herald revolutionary spirit in Bhagat Singh's ancestral village

KHATKAR KALAN: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to herald a new 'Inquilab' or revolutionary spirit, at least this is what the party that came to power in Punjab by sweeping the assembly polls with a three-fourths majority as heavyweights fall by wayside just five days back is indicating.

AAP to organise thanks giving roadshow at Amritsar on March 13

AMRITSAR: Aam Adami Party is organising a thanks giving roadshow in Amritsar tomorrow March 13.

Mann meets Governor, stakes claim to form AAP govt

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister-designate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday met Governor Banwarilal Purohit at the Raj Bhawan here and staked claim to form the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Bhagwant Mann elected leader of AAP legislative party, to take oath on March 16

CHANDIGARH: Bhagwant Singh Mann was today unanimously elected leader of legislative Party of Aam Aadmi Party. All 92 newly elected MLAs of party attended the meeting held in Mohali.

'In 4 to 6 weeks, AAP will emerge as alternative to BJP, Congress in K'taka'

BENGALURU: In the coming four to six weeks, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will emerge as a formidable alternative to BJP, Congress and regional party JD(S) in Karnataka, AAP state president Prithvi Reddy said here on Friday.

Modi congratulates AAP for Punjab sweep, assures Centre's help

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its clean sweep in the Punjab Assembly elections, and assured the party of all possible help from the Centre.

AAP juggernaut flattens SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, family

CHANDIGARH: The century old regional political outfit Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), fighting these Assembly polls in Punjab to save its 'sinking ship' after a humiliating defeat in the 2017 Assembly polls, was largely banking on the charismatic Parkash Singh Badal, 94, whose feet were touched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after filing his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in 2019. But even he could not retain his seat that he had won for five consecutive terms.

AAP's oath-taking of Punjab cabinet in Bhagat Singh's ancestral village

CHANDIGARH: After the historic victory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the oath-taking of the state's new cabinet would be held in martyr Bhagat Singh's ancestral village.

Capt Amarinder accepts people’s verdict; congratulates AAP, Mann

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today said that he accepted the verdict of the people with all humility as democracy triumphed.

After proving in Punjab, AAP may emerge as alternative to Cong

NEW DELHI: The first regional party that has won outside its state of origin, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to foray into national politics.

All Badals, kin unseated by AAP's greenhorns

CHANDIGARH: All the Badals, led by five-time Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, the eldest candidate at 94 in fray for the 117-member Punjab Assembly, as well as their kin, on Thursday lost to AAP's greenhorns.

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BJP wants to replace Delhi govt prosecutors in farm protest cases: AAP

NEW DELHI: AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to replace the Delhi government's public prosecutors with its own lawyers in cases pertaining to the farmers' protests.

Protesting AAP workers face water cannons near Punjab CM's house

CHANDIGARH: The police on Saturday used water cannons to disperse the workers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who were protesting near Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's farmhouse near here against the statewide power outages.

Developments in education, health empowering women in Delhi: AAP leader

NEW DELHI:Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Delhi's Kalkaji constituency, Atishi has claimed that for the last few years the Delhi government has been working to empower women, providing them easy access to public healthcare, education and transportation.

Police use force, water canons on AAP workers going to gherao Punjab CM farm house, Bhagwant Mann arrested

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police today used water canons and used force to stop hundereds of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers marching to gherao farm house of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh at Siswan, near Chandigarh.

Will AAP be able to fulfill its promises in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The People of Delhi state are getting free electricity up to 200 units and thousands of consumers get zero electricity bills, especially in the winter months. Kejriwal has also announced 300 units of free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP will be able to form government in the state in 2022.

Sidhu mocks Punjab govt, asks to follow AAP's Delhi electricity model

CHANDIGARH: Mocking at his own government in Punjab over power outages, Congress leader and former Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu on Friday asked the government to follow the AAP's Delhi model of extending subsidies to generation companies.

Senior BJP leader Praveen Chhabra joins AAP, along with his associates

CHANDIGARH: In a jolt to the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got a major boost when senior BJP leader from Rajpura (Patiala) Praveen Chhabra joined the party along with dozens of associates on Monday.

DPCC Secretary Haji Meherban Qureshi joins AAP

NEW DELHI: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) Secretary Haji Meherban Qureshi on Sunday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of party's state convenor and Delhi's Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai.

AAP to enroll one crore members in UP

LUCKNOW: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is planning to enroll one crore members in Uttar Pradesh under its 'UP Jodo Abhiyan' from July 8 to strengthen its organisation further.

AAP’s Youth Wing gheraoes Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla's residence in support of unemployed teachers

SANGRUR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Youth Wing on Tuesday gheraoed the residence of Punjab Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla in Sangrur in support of ETT-TET pass and contractual teachers and staged a protest.

Kejriwal's statement fuels speculations, Would Navjot Sidhu be AAP's Sikh face for post of CM ?

CHANDIGARH: The statement by Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener that a prominant Sikh will be CM face of Party has triggerred speculations that rebel Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may be the CM candidate of AAP in Punjab.

AAP's Punjab CM face will be from Sikh community, says Kejriwal

AMRITSARI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that the party will contest assembly elections on all seats in Punjab and a person from Sikh community would be the chief ministerial candidate, if the party comes to power.

Former Punjab ADGP Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh joins AAP, Kejriwal welcomes him in party

AMRITSAR: Former Additional DGP Punjab Police Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh today joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) here in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab party president Bhagwant Mann.

AAP will fight from ground to assembly against jobs given to sons of MLAs: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Kisan Wing president and MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that Captain Amarinder Singh was not only the Chief Minister of the Congress but also the Chief Minister of the people of Punjab; however, Captain gives jobs only to the sons of Congress MLAs.

Kejriwal to visit Punjab on Monday, former ADGP Kanwar Vijay Partap likely to join AAP

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arivind Kejriwal, will be visiting Punjab on Monday to discuss the state Assembly elections slated for next year.

Rebel AAP MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, merge outfit

NEW DELHI: The three rebel MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who formed Punjab Ekta Party, on Thursday, met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and announced the merger of their outfit with the Congress.

Sisodia's desperation understandable, paid clamour about Delhi Schools by AAP exposed: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Reacting sharply to the utterances of the Delhi Education Minister, Manish Sisodia, Mr. Vijay Inder Singla said that the desperation of Manish Sisodia was quite visible and understandable as paid clamour about the rosy picture of Delhi Schools in media by the AAP government had comprehensible been exposed.

AAP’s Delhi Govt. purchased Oximeters at exorbitant prices as compared with Corona Fateh Kits: Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: The Health & Family Welfare Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday lambasted the Aam Admi Party’s leaders for misleading and playing vested interests politics on Corona Fateh Kits as AAP’s Delhi Government purchased Pulse Oximeter at exorbitant prices on May 5, 2021.

Punjab CM orders DGP to register cases against AAP,SAD for holding dharnas in state

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director General of Police to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and workers who have been staging dharnas in the state over the past few days.

Balbir Sidhu asks Akalis, AAP to ‘gherao’ Modi’s house

CHANDIGARH: Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today lashed out at the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Aam Aadmi Party for their theatrics asking them to stage their dharnas outside the residence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose government was discriminating against Punjab. “If you have guts and courage, better gherao the Prime Minister’s house and not waste my and your time here”, he challenged them.

AAP's doorstep ration delivery scheme stalled again: Delhi govt

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government on Saturday accused the Centre of putting its ambitious doorstep ration delivery scheme on hold again.

Sukhpal Khaira and two other AAP MLAs join Congress in presence of Capt Amarinder

CHANDIGARH: Sukhpal Singh Khaira and two other MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) today joined Congress party here in presence of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his wife Preneet Kaur MP. All of them were suspended by AAP for anti-party activities.

Resume talks with farm leaders, AAP leaders urge PM

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Bhagwant Mann and Delhi legislator Raghav Chadha on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to resume talks with the farmers' leaders who are opposing the three farm laws for the last six months.

AAP announces Rs 50K for families with Covid death, other measures

NEW DELHI: With the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting scores of people in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced four measures taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to support the Covid-hit families, including Rs 50,000 ex gratia to each family in Delhi that has lost a member to Covid-19.

AAP govt dismantled Covid Centre arranged by our MP: BJP

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday criticized the AAP Government for ordering to dismantle Covid Care Centre arranged by its Lok Sabha member from North East Delhi. The BJP said that MP Manoj Tiwari had arranged over 800 Covid beds in his constituency when the second wave was peaking but were dismantled out of vendetta politics by the Arvind Kejriwal government.

Delhi's vaccine stock for 45+ to last for 2-3 days: AAP

NEW DELHI: The national capitals Covaxin stock for the 45-plus age group and healthcare and frontline workers will last for two days, while the Covishield stock for the same beneficiaries would last for three more days, the Aam Aadmi Party said on Friday.

Delhi received 577 MT oxygen on May 6, AAP Govt says not enough

NEW DELHI: Delhi received 577 metric tonnes of oxygen on May 6 against its demand for 700 metric tonnes per day, said AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on Friday.Sharing the oxygen bulletin with the press digitally, Chadha said Delhi received only 577 metric tonnes of oxygen from the Centre on May 6. On May 5 Delhi had received 730 metric tonnes of oxygen.

AAP seeks waiver of electricity bill and interest on loans of shopkeepers, besides financial assistance to laborers: Shiv Kaura

NAWANSHAHR: A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party led by Shiv Kaura, General Secretary, Trade and Industry Wing, Punjab, here today called on Deepjot Kaur, Assistant Commissioner, Nawanshahr to apprise the administration of their pitiable plight during the present lockdown orders. Other members of the wing including Gagan Agnihotri, Tejinder Teja, Rajesh Chumbar members were also present.

Delhi got only 44% of required oxygen from Centre on Mon: AAP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday cornered the Central government over the allocation of medical oxygen to the national capital on Monday, saying it received only 433 metric tonne (MT) oxygen on Monday against its requirement of 976 MT – which comes to 44 per cent of the requisite amount to mitigate the crisis.

Bhumi, Taapsee mourn demise of 'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar due to Covid

MUMBAI: Shooter Chandro Tomar, fondly known as Shooter Dadi, died after battling Covid on Friday. She was admitted to a hospital in Meerut earlier this week.

AAP demands tax relief and debt waiver for Punjab traders

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) demanded from the Union government and the Punjab government to waive the debts of the traders as all trades had come to a standstill due to the lockdown following the Covid-19 pandemic. In a joint statement on Wednesday,

Before raising question at Punjab just take a look at grim Covid-19 situation in Delhi: Balbir Sidhu asks AAP

CHANDIGARH: Health Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu said that Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government is working on footing to ensure all the treatment services to the COVID-19 patients rather all such services are also being provided to the serious patients who are coming from Delhi to Punjab after failing to get a bed in COVID Care Hospitals.

Navjot Sidhu is welcome in AAP, if he wishes to join, sayd Bhagwant Mann

ROPAR: Punjab AAP President and MP Bhagwant Mann today said that former Congress Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is welcome in Aam Aadmi Party(AAP), if he wishes to join the party. 

AAP MLA Atishi appointed as vice president of ICLEI

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Kalkaji Atishi has been appointed as vice president of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), party said a statement.

Guj: Amid spike in Covid cases, Cong, AAP urge SEC to postpone GMC polls

GANDHINAGAR: Amid the spiralling Covid-19 cases, the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have appealed to the State Election Commission (SEC) to postpone the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections, slated for April 18.

Sarvan Singh Dhun Punjab Congress leader from Majha region joins AAP

CCHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convoy is increasing day by day in Punjab with eminent personalities joining the party. The AAP gained a major boost in Majha region on Wednesday when Congress leader Sarvan Singh Dhun and several other Congress leaders joined the party along with their associates. The leaders joined the party in presence of AAP Punjab affairs co-incharge Raghav Chadha, party's state general secretary Harchand Singh Barsat and Youth Wing president and MLA Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer.

Sukhbir Badal took money from cigarette and liquor company in the party fund: AAP

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal of taking money from the liquor and cigarette manufacturing company to fund the party.

AAP slams SDMC decision to hike parking charges

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday slammed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) for increasing the charges of surface parking in the Green Park area.

BJP opposing new Delhi excise policy for vested interests: AAP

NEW DELHI: Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday accused the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having "vested interests" in opposing the Arvind Kejriwal government's new excise policy as it would clamp down on the illegal liquor business.

AAP asks Punjab Government to compensate the crop destroyed by rain and storm

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concern over the loss of standing wheat crop due to heavy rain and strong winds across Punjab recently and demanded compensation from the state government for the loss of crop.

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