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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
  • Abbreviation AAP
  • Founder Arvind Kejriwal And Others
  • Founded 26 November 2012;, 12 years, 65 days Ago
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 206, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi, Delhi India-110002
  • Eci Status National Party
  • Ideology Welfarism, Indian Nationalism, Populism, Secularism

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 31 Jan 2025
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was founded in November 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal, emerging from the India Against Corruption movement led by activist Anna Hazare. The party aimed to combat corruption and promote transparency in governance. AAP’s symbol, the broom, signifies its commitment to “cleaning ...

AAM AADMI PARTY NEWS

After AAP releases MCD bypoll candidate list, veteran leader Shoaib Iqbal quits: 'Party not living up to people's expectations'

November 10, 2025 1:42 am

He claimed that the AAP has “failed to live up to the expectations of the people" of the Capital.

BJP raises Panjab University funding gap, says Centre gave Rs 3,229 crore, state govt just Rs 538 crore

November 07, 2025 4:48 pm

Punjab BJP vice-president Subhash Sharma said ₹250 crore remains outstanding from the Punjab government to PU, covering pensions, hostel expenses, and scholarship grants.

‘We stand with them…’: Kejriwal, Mann in state for farmers’ meet

October 31, 2025 12:35 pm

Kejriwal referred to the incident in Hadadad village of Botad on October 12 when a Kisan Mahapanchayat organised by AAP had devolved into stonepelting and vandalism, leading to the police carrying out lathi charge and firing teargas shells to disperse the crowd.

'Truth is not what they showed': Akhilesh Yadav, AAP target BJP after Ayodhya Deepotsav record

October 21, 2025 2:27 pm

Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: one, for the largest display of oil lamps, and second, for most number of people performing 'aarti' simultaneously

Video of Punjab AAP MLA’s son firing gunshots at a party goes viral; 'it's a toy gun', claims Jiwan Singh Sangowal

October 18, 2025 10:06 am

Police sources said that the incident happened during a pre-wedding party at Gill village of Ludhiana district a few days ago. Jiwan Singh Sangowal said it was the handiwork of Opposition parties.

AAP leader, workers booked for using govt boat for rescue ops to hold protest at flooded underbridge 

October 01, 2025 4:09 pm

In his police complaint, Akhodar village sarpach says he was unaware that it was for protest    

BJP leader assault case: ‘BJP, police officials tried to suppress my voice’: MLA Vasava garlanded by AAP leaders after release from jail

September 24, 2025 8:33 pm

He was granted bail by Gujarat High Court earlier this week in a case based on a complaint by BJP leader Sanjay Vasava, which includes an attempt to murder charge

Senior advocate withdraws from defending detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik: ‘His utterances are…’

September 18, 2025 6:13 pm

Claims he has come across certain video clips showing the Jammu legislator making objectionable statements

Cong to AAP govt: fix deadline for transfer of compensation directly into farmers’ accounts

September 09, 2025 7:50 am

The government has "forgotten" the livestock losses to the farmers which run into lakhs of rupees, Warring said in a statement.

AAM AADMI PARTY PHOTOS

Hemant Soren, wife Kalpana meet PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders after Jharkhand poll victory

November 26, 2024 10:14 pm

He invited both his INDIA bloc friends and Prime Minister Modi to his oath taking ceremony on November 28.

Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls

July 19, 2023 3:58 pm

The meeting in Bengaluru where 26 Opposition parties participated came to an end on Tuesday.

Protests rage across nation after Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest in liquor 'scam'

February 27, 2023 5:28 pm

Manish Sisodia was arrested in the liquor policy scam case on Sunday, hours after being questioned by the CBI.

Celebrations begin as AAP wins Delhi MCD polls

December 07, 2022 5:27 pm

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crossed the majority mark, dislodging the BJP to win the MCD polls.

Songs, banners, rallies, and protests: Gujarat gears up for Assembly elections

December 05, 2022 11:29 am

The Gujarat Assembly elections are scheduled to be held from December 1 to December 5.

Strong winds from stubble-burning areas deteriorate Delhi's AQI; AAP govt reacts

November 04, 2022 7:09 pm

Data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) Friday showed that air quality has deteriorated significantly due to strong upper level (700-1000 m) wind blowing towards Delhi from stubble-burning areas.

AAP leaders detained for protest against CBI summons to Manish Sisodia

October 17, 2022 4:37 pm

CBI has summoned Sisodia in connection with the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

Amid guitar sessions and mosquito nets, how AAP-BJP's overnight protests unfolded

August 30, 2022 11:00 am

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested overnight outside the Delhi Assembly. While AAP has alleged corruption charges against Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena, BJP has hit out at the Delhi government over alleged corruption over the Delhi excise policy and construction of classrooms.

AAP vs BJP at Delhi assembly: Kejriwal takes dig at PM Modi, Opposition stages protest

August 26, 2022 8:17 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that BJP had parked away Rs 800 crore to topple his government by offering Rs 20 crore each to 40 MLAs.

AAM AADMI PARTY VIDEOS

L-G versus Aam Aadmi Party: What the Supreme Court said

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm

5 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s verdict on the AAP versus L-G power tussle.

AAP, BJP Councillors Clash

June 10, 2016 4:34 pm

Bassi loyal to ‘khaki’ worn by RSS workers: AAP

February 19, 2016 8:17 am

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Taking a jibe at B.S. Bassi over the ongoing JNU controversy, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti on Friday alleged it seems that the Delhi Police Commissioner is loyal to the 'Khaki' pants worn by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers. He said the Delhi Police is taking haphazard action. When Bassi talks about the 'khaki', it is not clear whether he is talking about the policemen, who wear the 'khaki' uniform or the 'Khaki' pants which the RSS workers wear.

AAP should clear all pending dues of MCD workers: Union leader

February 08, 2016 4:52 pm

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) union leader RB Uthwal, on Monday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government should clear all dues of workers pending since 2003 if it wanted to put an end to the ongoing strike. Uthwal further said that the wages given by the Delhi Government on the condition of that temporary workers being removed from their respective duties won't be accepted. He stressed that the only way to end the strike is to give permanent jobs to these workers and clear all pending dues. He further asked the Delhi High Court to pay attention to the condition of poor workers and their families before giving its final judgement on the strike.

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