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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by an aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. According to Maliwal, the incident occurred in the presence of Kejriwal himself. BJP leaders Bansuri Swaraj and Anurag Thakur have criticized the incident, questioning the safety of women in AAP’s presence. Arvinder Singh Lovely, former Delhi Congress chief, has also raised concerns about the ability of AAP to ensure national safety if they cannot guarantee security within their own accommodations.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal commenced his election campaign with a visit to a Hanuman temple in Connaught Place, followed by a series of AAP worker rallies and roadshows. Kejriwal, accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, invited supporters to the temple, leading to increased security presence. At the AAP headquarters, he addressed supporters, challenging PM Modi’s election rhetoric. Kejriwal further participated in roadshows in South and East Delhi, where he faced enthusiastic crowds. The CM highlighted his achievements, particularly in healthcare, and expressed gratitude for his release from jail. Residents celebrated his return, while some also voiced support for the BJP.

Delhi Police detained approximately 12 student wing workers from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for raising slogans during an IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The protestors wore t-shirts with the ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ tagline, part of AAP’s campaign against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on money laundering charges. AAP’s Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) condemned Kejriwal’s arrest as illegal and organized the protest during the match. They chanted slogans against the BJP government, and the incident was captured on video and shared on AAP’s official x account (formerly Twitter). Delhi Police stated that the protestors were creating a public nuisance and would be released after completing legal formalities. The ongoing Lok Sabha elections will see voting for seven constituencies in Delhi on May 25th.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is facing allegations of receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organization ‘Sikhs for Justice’. Following a complaint, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Kejriwal and the AAP. The complaint alleges that AAP received $16 million from Khalistani groups between 2014 and 2022, and that Kejriwal promised to facilitate the release of a convicted terrorist, Devendra Pal Bhullar, in return for financial support. The complaint cites video evidence and social media posts as supporting evidence. The allegations include closed-door meetings between Kejriwal and Khalistani leaders, and a letter from Kejriwal to the former President seeking clemency for Bhullar. The Lieutenant Governor’s secretariat has urged the Home Ministry to refer the matter to the NIA for a comprehensive investigation.

Raghav Chadha, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha member, recently underwent emergency vitrectomy eye surgery in London. The procedure was necessary to treat a retinal hole, a serious condition that can lead to retinal detachment and irreversible vision loss if not treated promptly.

Delhi Urban Development Minister and AAP leader, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has accused the BJP of manipulating videos. He called for strict action against those involved in such practices. Bharadwaj specifically mentioned BJP leader Amit Malviya, claiming that his old social media posts show his opposition to reservations. The allegations stem from a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech on reservations, which prompted police in Delhi, Assam, and Maharashtra to file three separate cases.

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been granted permission to visit her husband in Tihar jail. Her visit is scheduled for today, as confirmed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on April 29. The meeting will also be attended by Delhi cabinet minister Atishi. Earlier, the AAP had claimed that permission for the meeting had not been provided, but jail officials have denied this claim. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is also expected to visit Kejriwal on April 30.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a walkathon in Delhi’s CR Park to express solidarity with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently incarcerated in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. AAP supporters marched with flags bearing Kejriwal’s image and the slogan ‘Jail ka Jawab Vote Se’ (Answer Jail with Votes). AAP ministers, including Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, addressed the crowd, urging them to vote for AAP to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leader Somnath Bharti criticized the BJP for accommodating corrupt individuals and likened it to a ‘washing machine.’ The walkathon served as an awareness campaign against the alleged injustice and policies of the BJP.

Gujarat will witness polling for 25 Lok Sabha seats in the third phase of the 2024 elections. The ruling BJP, which won all 26 seats in 2014 and 2019, has replaced 14 sitting MPs and fielded two Union Ministers, Mansukh Mandavia and Parshottam Rupala. The Congress has formed an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which will contest in two seats. Amidst the election campaigns, widespread protests by the Kshatriya community over the controversial remarks by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala have emerged as a key issue, threatening to impact the BJP’s electoral prospects.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched the “Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se” campaign in response to the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise policy case. AAP MLA Somnath Bharti and Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj have been actively involved in the protests and the launch of the campaign song, which will be used for the AAP’s campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi.