AAP’s Atishi slammed the DDA’s Kalkaji demolition as an “anti‑poor policy,” while the Delhi government backed the action. The demolition cleared over 1,200 illegal shanties from DDA land in the Govindpuri jhuggi cluster.
Sonipat, Haryana: A court in Sonipat has scheduled the next hearing for tomorrow i.e March 20 in a criminal case filed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) against Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener. The case is related to his statement calling Yamuna water poisonous and accusing the Haryana government of supplying unsafe water to Delhi.
The 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections saw a historic BJP victory, ending AAP’s two-term rule as the party secured 48 out of 70 seats. AAP’s defeat was fueled by continuous clashes with the LG, bureaucratic confrontations, and the high-profile Liquor Scam, which tarnished its anti-corruption image. The Supreme Court’s rulings on Delhi’s governance and the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023 further shifted power dynamics. With BJP now in charge, Delhi awaits stable governance and development without political conflicts.
NEW DELHI: Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Kailash Gahlot withdrew his petition from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The petition challenged the rule that requires state government ministers, including the Chief Minister, to get political clearance from the Central Government before traveling abroad.
Today, On 3rd February, The Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL filed by a retired judge challenging cash-based schemes by political parties. The petition raises concerns over the impact of such schemes on fair elections. The court did not find immediate grounds for urgency. The matter will be considered in due course.
Today, On 17th September, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, resigned following a Supreme Court order, and named Atishi as his successor. Atishi pledged to work for Kejriwal’s return and urged voters to support the party. She emphasized defending AAP against conspiracies and expressed both gratitude and sadness. Kejriwal called for early elections and declared his quest for “justice from the people’s court.”