Tag: Aam Aadmi Party

Voting in Punjab amid tight security on Friday

Polling will be held on Friday to elect the 117-member Punjab Assembly in a three-cornered contest with Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine, which is battling anti-incumbency after a 10-year rule, locked in a tough contest with Congress and new entrant Aam Aadmi Party. 1.98 crore people will be eligible to vote in the high- stake election, the …

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February 3, 2017

AAP blames Sukhbir for fresh sacrilege cases

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday slammed Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal for making frivolous complaints against AAP to the Election Commission (EC) and squarely blamed him for the sacrilege incidents happening in Punjab for last over one year under his nose. Gurpreet Singh Waraich, AAP state convener in a statement said that …

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January 31, 2017

AAP committed to enhance quality of education in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday has committed to the people of Punjab that education in general and higher education in particular will be given highest priority considering the role of education in accelerating socio-economic development of the state. At a press statement, AAP state convener, Gurpreet Singh Waraich said that AAP fully acknowledge the role …

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January 31, 2017

After three years, Delhi makes a comeback at R-Day Parade

Delhi's tableau made a come back after three years at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday, highlighting the education reforms under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of the city. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended the parade, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal. Delhi's tableau showcased a model government school, the transformation in …

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January 26, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal claims revolution in health, education

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government had unleashed a "revolution" in the education and health sectors. In his Republic Day address, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader said his government's first budget doubled the education budget and hiked the health budget by 50 per cent. He said if all the governments …

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January 25, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal claims revolution in health, education

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government had unleashed a "revolution" in the education and health sectors. In his Republic Day address, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader said his government's first budget doubled the education budget and hiked the health budget by 50 per cent. He said if all the governments …

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January 25, 2017

AAP government reconstitutes STF for women safety in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party government has reconstituted a Special Task Force (STF) for women's safety in the national capital, a government official said on Saturday. According to Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) officials, an order to reconstitute the STF was issued by the Home Department on January 17 after getting the Delhi Lt. Governor's assent.  …

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January 21, 2017

AAP condemns SAD Sarpanch for abetting suicide of dalit boy

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday strongly condemned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) sarpanch for abetting dalit boy's suicide in Bhai Bakhtaur village in Bathinda district and lambasted SAD leadership for shielding criminals and absorbing them in the party. Bhagwant Mann AAP Campaign committee chairman in a statement here said that Akali leaders have become law …

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January 20, 2017

Delhi HC stays AAP govt’s circular for minority unaided schools

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's notification asking private minority unaided schools to accept nursery admission forms using neighbourhood criteria. The court asked the Delhi government that in future, such circulars should be issued six months prior to starting of nursery admissions. The High Court had on Thursday said it was "contrary …

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January 20, 2017

AAP questions Amarinder’s drug racket re-investigation promise

A day after ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal was courting terrorist frontal organisations and receiving funds from them, the AAP said that the SAD president Sukhbir Badal was branding the whole Punjabi community as ‘terrorists’. Addressing a press conference here, AAP national general secretary Sanjay …

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January 19, 2017

AAP questions Amarinder’s drug racket re-investigation promise

A day after ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal was courting terrorist frontal organisations and receiving funds from them, the AAP said that the SAD president Sukhbir Badal was branding the whole Punjabi community as ‘terrorists’. Addressing a press conference here, AAP national general secretary Sanjay …

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January 19, 2017

AAP to campaign against BJP in UP, not to contest polls

Taking its fight against BJP to newer pastures, Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal will "actively campaign" against the saffron party in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, though it will not enter the electoral arena. After completion of the election process in Punjab and Goa, where AAP will be contesting, all leaders including star …

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January 8, 2017

AAP seeks apology from Delhi BJP chief for ridiculing people

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday sought an apology from Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari for "ridiculing" people queueing up for cash saying branding them as "patriots" was akin to "psychological manipulation". AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj told a press conference that Tiwari was only deploying a strategy that is an "inherent part" of BJP's arsenal …

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January 4, 2017

AAP confident of taking power in Goa, Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said it was confident of winning the assembly elections in Goa and Punjab and forming governments there. After the Election Commission announced the polling dates in five states, AAP leader Ashutosh said: "AAP is fully geared up for elections. We are prepared. AAP is confident of forming the …

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January 4, 2017

AAP alleges selective targeting of its MLAs

Alleging selective targeting of its MLAs, the AAP on Thursday said notices of disqualification had been issued to nine of its legislators on the basis of a false complaint. Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Pandey said 27 of its MLAs had been sent notices asking why they could not be disqualified for being members of …

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November 10, 2016

Kejriwal regrets ex-soldier’s suicide, wants OROP implemented

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the government to immediately implement the OROP after a retired soldier committed suicide allegedly over the issue. Describing as “very unfortunate” the suicide by Ram Kishan Grewal at a park here, Kejriwal quoted the 70-year-old as saying in his suicide note that he was taking his life …

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November 2, 2016