Aam Admi Party

AAP, Delhi Lt Governor Spar Over Outcome Report On L-G Office

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 6, 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday accused Lt. Governor (LG) Anil Baijal of impropriety in transfer of officers and not taking action against corrupt officers.

Electricity Bills Have Come Down In Delhi. AAP Explains How

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 28, 2018

Electricity charges for domestic users in the city, per unit, have been reduced, while fixed charges per month has increased, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announced on Wednesday.

3rd Anniversary Of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party Government In Delhi: Highlights

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday February 15, 2018

Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party on this this day, 3 years back, took over the reins of Delhi Government after being voted to power with a thumping majority. The party won 67 out of the 70 legislative seats. However, the road so far has mostly been marred with controversy and court cases. In the 2017 by-election, AAP lost the Rajouri Garden seat t...

AAP To Organise 'Vikas Yatra' To Mark 3 Years In Power

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 10, 2018

AAP will organise a 'Vikas Yatra' from Sunday in every constituency here, highlighting the "good work" done by the Kejriwal government, to mark its three years in power, Labour Minister Gopal Rai said today.

Office Of Profit Controversy: AAP Calls Election Commission A "Khap Panchayat"

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 23, 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday called the Election Commission a "Khap Panchayat" and raised questions over new Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat's relationship with the BJP.

Highlights: "Facing Challenges As We Are Honest," Says Arvind Kejriwal On Office Of Profit Controversy

Delhi News | Saturday January 20, 2018

AAP MLAs Disqualification: In a major setback for the ruling Aam Admi Party government in the national capital, the Election Commission on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 legislators of the party for holding profit of office.

AAP's Ashutosh Fined For "Trying To Derail" Arun Jaitley Defamation Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 7, 2018

A Delhi court has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on AAP leader Ashutosh for "trying to derail the proceedings" in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Arun Jaitley by seeking re-recording of the senior BJP leader's statement in Hindi.

Arvind Kejriwal Treated Like A Chaprasi By Lt Governor, Rajya Sabha Told

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday December 29, 2017

In the middle of a bitter tussle for power with Lieutenant Governor that had reached the Supreme Court, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday received unusual support from several opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha.

Kumar Vishwas Talks Of 'AAP 2', Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav Return

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 3, 2017

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas on Sunday said the party was holding dialogue with those who left the outfit, including Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, to facilitate their return to the party fold.

Documentary 'An Insignificant Man' To Show Journey Of Arvind Kejriwal And The Aam Aadmi Party

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 12, 2017

When Arvind Kejriwal arrived with a bang on the Indian political horizon, two filmmakers, intrigued by the drama in Delhi, followed him around with their cameras. They ended up capturing the birth of the Aam Admi Party as it unfolded in real-time.

Delhi Metro Rides Costlier From Today, 'Painful' Says AAP: 10 Points

Delhi News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Travelling on the Delhi metro will be costlier from today with tickets costing Rs 10 more and a maximum fare of Rs 60. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called the hike "too steep" and tweeted, "The centre should have been more considerate for common man." The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has defended its second fare increase in six months,...

Over 90 Schools Tell Delhi High Court That 75 Per Cent Of Excess Fee Deposited

Education | Pres Trust of India | Monday September 25, 2017

Over 90 private schools of Delhi today claimed in the Delhi High Court that they have complied with its order to deposit 75 per cent of the excess fees charged by them.

Get Out of AC Cabins: Avind Kejriwal's New Orders for Top Officials

Delhi News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Wednesday May 31, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered Delhi's top officials to get out of their air-conditioned chambers and visit field offices to get a sense of the impact that government policies have on the people.

Kapil Mishra Breaks Fast, Discharged From Hospital

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 16, 2017

Sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra today broke his fast and was discharged from the hospital where he was admitted after he had fainted at a press conference here yesterday.

AAP Unable To Explain Source Of 2 Crores Of Donations, Claim Income Tax Officers

India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday May 9, 2017

The Aam Admi Party, a lightning rod for scandal in recent weeks, has a new controversy to contend with. Tax officials say they the party, which is headed by Arvind Kejriwal, has been unable to explain the source of 2 crores of donations received by it ahead of the 2015 election. Last week, the party was asked by the Home Affairs Ministry to explain...