A heated political battle erupted in Delhi’s MCD House as the election for the vacant seat in the Standing Committee proceeded despite the AAP’s boycott and the Mayor’s claim of it being unconstitutional. The LG overruled the Mayor’s decision, leading to the election being held under the supervision of an Additional Commissioner.
A group of attorneys general across the United States are demanding that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) retract its support for transgender procedures on children, including puberty blockers and surgeries. They argue that these procedures are medically unnecessary and could be harmful, and that the AAP’s stance is based on an activist agenda rather than sound medical judgment.
Amanatullah Khan, an AAP MLA, will remain in judicial custody until October 7th. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 2nd in connection with an alleged ₹36 crore property purchase in Okhla.
With 90 seats up for grabs, the Haryana Assembly elections in 2024 are heating up with a fierce competition among political parties. The BJP, Congress, AAP, and new alliances like JJP-ASP and BSP-INLD are vying for power, each offering a plethora of freebies, job promises, and schemes to woo voters. The focus remains on agrarian issues, women’s welfare, and caste-based appeals, setting the stage for a multi-cornered fight and potentially complex post-poll alliances.
Delhi AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed confidence in Arvind Kejriwal’s re-election as Chief Minister, claiming that Delhi residents are eager for the 2025 elections to reaffirm their support. He challenged the BJP to a fair election, stating that the people will ultimately decide. Bharadwaj also highlighted Kejriwal’s unprecedented move to seek a ‘certificate of honesty’ from the people through elections.
The BJP has criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, calling him a “bail wala” chief minister. The party has accused Kejriwal of lacking morality and demanded his resignation, highlighting the continued investigation and potential for further legal action.
Amanatullah Khan, a senior AAP MLA, has been remanded in judicial custody until September 23 by a Delhi court as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues its investigation into the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. Khan was taken into custody earlier this month after a search of his residence in Okhla.
The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, with AAP contesting on five seats. The alliance, aimed at defeating the ruling BJP, is expected to be officially announced on Monday. The parties are prioritizing unity and addressing the needs of the people of Haryana, setting aside individual ambitions.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared its readiness to contest all 90 seats in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, even as alliance talks with the Congress remain stalled. This comes amidst reports of a potential collapse in the alliance discussions, with AAP demanding more seats than the Congress is willing to offer. AAP leaders have expressed confidence in their ability to win, warning that those who underestimate them will regret it.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) benefited from illicit funds generated through a criminal conspiracy in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The agency claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as the national convenor of AAP, is responsible for this. The Supreme Court will hear Kejriwal’s bail plea against his arrest in the case today.
