Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has been ordered to be arrested by a court in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur in a two-decade-old case related to a demonstration against poor power supply. The court took action after Singh failed to appear for a hearing, despite a non-bailable warrant issued earlier. The case dates back to 2001 and involves allegations of disrupting public order during a protest.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Manish Sisodia, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, in cases related to the Delhi excise policy. Sisodia, who was arrested in February 2023, will be released from jail after 17 months. The court highlighted the right to a speedy trial and criticized the delay in the trial proceedings, finding it to be a ‘travesty of justice’ to keep Sisodia in jail while the trial hasn’t even commenced.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha criticized the Modi government’s tax system in the Rajya Sabha, reciting a poem that highlighted the perceived burden of taxes on various aspects of life. He also criticized the government’s decision to remove indexation benefits for real estate, arguing that it would discourage investment and lead to increased black money in the sector. Chadha called for the restoration of full indexation to incentivize investors and ensure fair taxation.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has stated that his government has no role in addressing Delhi’s water crisis. Despite Delhi’s request for surplus water from Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu claims that the state has no surplus water to provide. Meanwhile, Delhi Water Minister Atishi accuses Haryana of withholding Delhi’s share of water, leading to a decline in water production in the national capital. The Supreme Court has directed the Upper Yamuna River Board to resolve the issue, but Himachal Pradesh insists it has no involvement in the matter.
The Delhi High Court has sought the city police’s response to the bail plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, in connection with the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal. The court has issued a notice regarding Kumar’s bail plea and directed the Delhi Police to submit a status report.
Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, emphasizing the importance of protecting democracy and the Constitution. In a post on social media, Kejriwal appealed to people to vote themselves and encourage their neighbors to do the same, expressing confidence that democracy will ultimately triumph over dictatorship.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his intention to surrender on June 2, despite facing potential harassment in jail. Kejriwal, who was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court for Lok Sabha election campaigning, stated that he is proud to be going to jail for protecting the country from dictatorship. He also revealed that he has lost 6 kg in jail and is awaiting further medical tests to rule out underlying medical conditions.
The AAP Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, expressed concerns to a Delhi magisterial court that granting bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, would pose a threat to her and her family. Maliwal’s statement came during a hearing on Kumar’s bail plea in an assault case filed by the MP. Maliwal also alleged being labeled a BJP agent and facing a massive troll campaign orchestrated by the Aam Aadmi Party. She further pointed out that Kumar held a position of influence and enjoyed privileges comparable to those of ministers.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged arrogance during a meeting with traders in Ferozepur, Punjab. Kejriwal accused BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of thinking that they were responsible for creating the universe. He urged the people of Punjab to vote out the BJP in the upcoming elections to preserve democracy and the Constitution, which he claimed were under threat. Kejriwal also alleged that the BJP was conducting the elections in a dictatorial manner.
Seven electoral districts in Delhi prepare for the sixth phase of India’s parliamentary elections on May 25th. This phase of the 2024 General Elections unfolds amidst the controversial arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding an alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal’s subsequent release on bail has polarized opinions across the nation. In this charged political climate, Delhi’s voters navigate questions about the fairness of Kejriwal’s arrest, the prospects of his Aam Aadmi Party, and the likelihood of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party securing a sweeping victory. The Hindu delves into these questions and explores the sentiments of Delhi’s electorate.
