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Topic: Aam Aadmi Party

The Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP, is a political party founded by Arvind Kejriwal in 2012. It was born out of a civil society movement — Indian Against Corruption — that received massive popular support in 2011-12 after public anger over corruption charges on the then Congress-led UPA government.


It won its first elections in Delhi in 2013, and came to power with outside support from the Congress. But the government lasted only 49 days as Kejriwal resigned since he was unable to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly. The AAP returned to power in 2015, when fresh elections were held, and swept the Delhi elections winning 67 of 70 seats. The first few issues tackled by AAP were the fraudulent inflation of water and electricity bills, promising the people of Delhi certain free units of electricity.


The AAP government in Delhi has been in a tussle with the BJP-ruled central government and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the division of powers. Kejriwal and several AAP leaders and ministers face corruption charges related to alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case. The case has already landed former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, and AAP campaign manager Vijay Nair in jail.

AAP will fight 2022 Punjab assembly polls on its own, Raghav Chadha says

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AAP's Punjab co-incharge Chadha said that the party won't form an alliance with any party and exuded confidence in forming the government in the state.

Delhi has a new skill university: 39 courses, over 6,000 seats and 13 campuses

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Even opposition leaders praising AAP’s good work — Kejriwal on Navjot Singh Sidhu’s remark

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said he felt encouraged after Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted that the AAP has always recognised his vision and work for Punjab.

Lajpat Nagar latest in Delhi’s crackdown on markets violating Covid norms in capital

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Delhi Disaster Management Authority Monday ordered closure of the Central Market in Lajpat Nagar as ‘vendors were seen selling edibles without adequate precautions’.

AAP will contest all seats in 2022 Gujarat polls, says Arvind Kejriwal

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While addressing a press conference Monday, party convener and Delhi CM Kejriwal said that the AAP ​was a credible alternative to the ruling BJP and opposition Congress in Gujarat.

Covid surge hits Delhi govt’s plan for ‘Deshbhakti’ events to mark 75 years of Independence

Aneesha Bedi -
Year-long events proposed to mark 75 years of India's Independence have been suspended for an indefinite period due to latest spike in Covid cases, Delhi govt officials said.

Bill giving more powers to L-G violates Constitution — Sanjay Singh writes to RS chairman

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The AAP MP, in his letter to Venkaiah Naidu, said the legislative assembly in Delhi was set up following the 69th amendment to the Constitution with the insertion of Article 239 (AA).

Ram Rajya, Ayodhya trips, ‘Deshbhakti budget’ — how Kejriwal’s AAP is seen taking a Right turn

Aneesha Bedi -
Analysts see AAP’s shift as an attempt to appease Hindus. BJP alleges hypocrisy in AAP’s actions, while Congress says party is doing 'anything & everything to ensure BJP isn’t a threat to them'.

AAP to hold ‘Kisan Mahasammelan’ in Punjab’s Moga on 21 March in support of farmers’ protest

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AAP MP Bhagwant Mann Monday said that farmers from across Punjab, as well as party convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, will be invited to participate in the 'Mahasammelan'.

No politicians will speak in Delhi Oral History Project as AAP govt looks to avoid controversy

Aneesha Bedi -
AAP govt has decided Delhi Oral History Project will focus on prominent personalities like economists, cultural enthusiasts, historians, apart from the common Delhiite.
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