Abhinav Rajput is a principal correspondent with The Indian Express. He covers Delhi civic bodies, city's politics. He is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism. He tweets at @abhinavrt
September 15, 2022 10:52 IST
Delimitation draft out, AAP feels date might be a move to divide its energies between Delhi, Gujarat
Thu, Sep 15, 2022September 14, 2022 01:39 IST
Constituencies in Northeast, North, Northwest and West Delhi have seen the biggest alterations as the population density and sizes of the ward is higher in these areas, said a senior official in MCD.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022September 13, 2022 09:28 IST
What is the Delhi delimitation exercise and why was it necessitated? What does it mean for the people of the city? What does it mean for the MCD polls?
Tue, Sep 13, 2022September 13, 2022 09:23 IST
Now, all stakeholders like representatives of political parties, resident welfare associations as well as the general public can give their suggestions on the date to the State Election Commission.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022September 12, 2022 18:31 IST
“The problem with the lottery system is that one may want a flat in Narela because their office is nearby but don’t get it, while someone who does not the flat in this location ends up getting it. So, the online system is a better way of ensuring buyers get their choice,” an official said.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022September 12, 2022 01:56 IST
The Assembly elections for Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat is scheduled for November-December. “Further, the way in which the BJP is raising allegations one after the other, it could be an attempt to build a conducive atmosphere (for them) for polls,” he said.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022September 12, 2022 01:52 IST
The Assembly constituencies that would see geographical changes are Burari, Rithala, Bawana, Mundka, Kirari, Najafgarh, Bijwasan, Narela, Deoli, Babarpur, Okhla, Uttam Nagar, and Vikaspuri as these are the constituencies with five or more wards
Mon, Sep 12, 2022September 07, 2022 02:39 IST
To this end, the party MPs from Delhi will be travelling on the Metro in the coming days, which would be followed by campaigns, including nukkad sabhas and two-day outreach programmes by party president JP Nadda, senior leaders said.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022September 04, 2022 16:51 IST
The former Congress president, who is believed to be reluctant to return to the top job, also dominated posters of the Congress's coming Bharat Jodo Yatra, his biggest outreach campaign since joining politics.
Sun, Sep 04, 2022September 04, 2022 16:09 IST
Rahul Gandhi also accused the BJP Government of spreading 'hatred, anger and fear' and alleged that it was working to provide benefits to 'two industrialists'.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022September 04, 2022 08:27 IST
Congress 'Halla Bol' Rally Today News Highlights: As reports emerged that Congress workers were detained during the march to protest the rise in prices of essential commodities, Delhi police denied it and said no Congress worker has been detained so far.
Tue, Sep 06, 2022September 02, 2022 07:22 IST
Delhi BJP general secretary Harsh Malhotra said the action has been taken as their participation was not up to the mark. A senior BJP leader said this was to send a strong message to those who indulge in “anti-party activities” or do not participate in elections with an intent to sabotage the chances of the party candidate.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022August 31, 2022 02:44 IST
The AAP alleged on August 25 that 40 of its Delhi MLAs were targeted by BJP with an offer of Rs 20 crore each to switch sides.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022August 30, 2022 01:42 IST
On August 19, the CBI conducted raids at various places, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence, in connection with the alleged excise scam. The AAP has denied the allegations.
Tue, Aug 30, 2022August 25, 2022 02:03 IST
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said the AAP government did not follow the suggestions of its own panel to “gain an unfair advantage" in the Punjab polls.
Thu, Aug 25, 2022August 24, 2022 21:57 IST
Delhi Congress chief Anil Kumar Chaudhary said the party would be holding panchayats in various Delhi Assembly constituencies, demanding the resignation of Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022August 23, 2022 10:27 IST
Moreover, digitising the property tax filing system will be simplified and linked with Aadhaar numbers to increase collection, said a senior official.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022August 21, 2022 18:29 IST
Oppn party uses CBI raid at Manish Sisodia's home to label AAP as corrupt; BJP unsettled by Arvind Kejriwal’s popularity, says ruling outfit.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022August 19, 2022 10:07 IST
CBI raids Manish Sisodia: BJP leaders Kapil Mishra, Manoj Tiwari, Gautam Gambhir and Parvesh Sahib Singh target Delhi government and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal; party brings up Satyendar Jain's arrest.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022August 12, 2022 11:06 IST
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has alleged a Rs 6,000 crore scam in the collection of toll tax by MCD. What are his claims? How has the MCD responded?
Sun, Aug 14, 2022August 09, 2022 04:55 IST
The appointment letter, dated August 27, 2018, states that he is national co-coordinator (sah-sanyojak) of the BJP Kisan Morcha’s Yuva Kisan Samiti.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022August 07, 2022 20:24 IST
The delimitation commission has received ward-wise details of voters, maps of wards and assembly constituencies, and work has begun.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022August 05, 2022 07:45 IST
BJP insiders said that in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP hopes to get the support of Pasmanda Muslims as it has noticed a support base in the UP Assembly elections.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022August 05, 2022 01:39 IST
Party insiders said in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, BJP hopes to get support of Pasmanda Muslims.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022August 04, 2022 13:12 IST
The BJP said it would reach out to people in Delhi and poll-bound Gujarat on how it has been able to stem the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) efforts to "popularise liquor culture".
Thu, Aug 04, 2022