The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will elect its Mayor and Deputy Mayor on Thursday, November 14th. The mayoral position is reserved for a Dalit candidate, but the term will be truncated to five months due to a prolonged political deadlock between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Learn about the candidates, the political maneuvering, and the significance of this election.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal escalated the ongoing water crisis in Delhi by throwing ‘polluted water’ at the residence of Chief Minister Atishi, alleging that the same water is being supplied to residents. This dramatic action follows accusations by the AAP that the Yamuna river is severely contaminated, disrupting water treatment plants and leaving residents with unsafe water. Maliwal, who claims to have collected the water from a resident’s home, warned the Chief Minister to address the issue within 15 days or face further action.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case connected to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. The chargesheet, which also names Mariam Siddiqui, is set to be considered by the court on November 4th. Khan, arrested in September, remains in judicial custody.
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to all accused in the Delhi liquor policy case, including prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Sanjay Singh. This decision comes after the court observed that the trial is expected to be lengthy due to the large number of witnesses involved. The case centers around allegations of corruption and irregularities in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy by the then AAP government.
A clash at a panchayat office in Jalalabad, Punjab, led to an AAP leader being shot during a dispute over nomination papers for upcoming rural body elections. The incident involved supporters of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with allegations of illegal land possession and political rivalry fueling the violence.
Mukesh Ahlawat, a prominent figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been sworn in as a Delhi government minister, representing the Dalit community. His appointment signifies a new era of representation in the capital’s political landscape, led by Chief Minister Atishi.
The Delhi government has announced a 50% discount on certain traffic fines in a bid to encourage citizens to settle their violations quickly and avoid lengthy legal processes. This move aims to ease the burden on transport department officers and enhance on-ground enforcement efforts for smoother traffic management.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, fielding prominent figures against established politicians. The party has now declared candidates for 40 out of the 90 seats in the state assembly.
Talks between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress to form an alliance for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections have hit a major roadblock. With seat-sharing negotiations on the verge of collapse, AAP is preparing to contest the election independently in 50 seats. The potential breakdown of the alliance could benefit the BJP and significantly impact the election outcome.
The Delhi High Court has rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s attempt to dismiss a defamation case filed against him and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The case stems from allegations made by AAP leaders regarding the alleged removal of voter names from Delhi’s electoral rolls. The court has allowed the defamation proceedings to continue.
