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23 Feb

Atishi Appointed Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly

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New Delhi (National Times): Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly following a unanimous decision by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs during a legislative meeting on Sunday. The announcement was made by senior AAP leader Gopal Rai at a press briefing. "In today's legislative party meeting, it was unanimously decided that Atishi will serve as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. She has demonstrated strong leadership during challenging times as Delhi’s Chief Minister. AAP will now take on the responsibility of being a constructive opposition," Rai stated. Atishi…

20 Feb

Delhi Cabinet Portfolios: CM Rekha Gupta Keeps Home and Finance, Parvesh Verma Appointed Deputy CM with Education and Transport

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New Delhi (National Times): Just hours after the swearing-in ceremony, the Delhi government announced the allocation of ministerial portfolios. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will oversee the Home Ministry along with the Finance Ministry, solidifying her role in managing key administrative and financial affairs of the capital. Parvesh Verma, who secured a victory over Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister and assigned the Education and Transport portfolios, positioning him at the forefront of Delhi’s education reforms and public transport development. Complete List of Ministerial Portfolios: Rekha Gupta (Chief Minister) – Home, Finance, Services, Vigilance,…

08 Feb

Swati Maliwal Slams AAP After Delhi Election Defeat, Congratulates BJP

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New Delhi, February 8, 2025 – As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a crushing defeat in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has launched a scathing attack on her own party, attributing its downfall to governance failures and its treatment of women. "God Punishes Those Who Harm Women": Maliwal's Sharp Jibe at AAP Maliwal, who had earlier accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the former CM’s residence, made a veiled reference to the incident, stating that divine justice is inevitable for those who commit wrongs against women. "If we…

08 Feb

BJP Poised for Historic Comeback in Delhi, AAP Second, Congress Continues Losing Streak

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New Delhi (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on track to reclaim power in Delhi after nearly three decades, leading in 40 of the 70 Assembly seats, according to early election trends. This would end a 27-year drought for the saffron party in the national capital and create a rare alignment of state and national governments. The BJP's campaign, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centered on local issues under the slogan "Delhi Chali Modi Ke Sath." The party’s strategy to present a concrete roadmap for Delhi’s development appears to have resonated with voters, paving the way for…

07 Feb

Delhi LG Calls for ACB Probe into Kejriwal’s Allegations Against BJP

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into allegations made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, claiming that the BJP attempted to poach its MLAs ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results on February 8. The LG's Principal Secretary has instructed the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government to initiate an ACB inquiry into claims of bribes allegedly offered to AAP MLAs. This recommendation follows a complaint from the BJP, asserting that Kejriwal's allegations are "false and baseless," intended to damage the party's reputation and create unrest in Delhi after the…