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TopicAam Aadmi Party

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.

Kejriwal says BJP trying to get thousands of AAP supporters struck off voters list in poll-bound Delhi

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AAP leader says BJP's filing 'false applications' with EC, which has not made all such applications public. BJP says it’s removing names of illegal infiltrators, those dead & who’ve moved.

As Delhi assembly polls loom, why AAP is turning up the heat on Amit Shah

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AAP and its leaders have over past two weeks publicly questioned home minister Shah about crime in capital, saying ‘shooting, extortion and murders have become routine’.

‘Political stunt’: AAP’s Balyan questioned just once before arrest in 2023 case, no FSL report on audio clip

Bismee Taskin -
The 2-time MLA was arrested Saturday in a case filed by a Delhi businessman against gangster Kapil Sangwan in July 2023. A ‘viral’ audio clip is at the centre of Delhi Police’s action.

Denied LS ticket by BJP & Congress, UPSC educator Avadh Ojha who praised Yogi, Rahul joins AAP

Prashant Srivastava -
AAP leadership is counting on Avadh Ojha, with his notable social media presence, to work as an ‘influencer’ for the party. He could be fielded from Delhi’s Patparganj seat, it is learnt.

Why Kejriwal has ruled out alliance with Congress in Delhi & how it may affect their poll prospects

Sourav Roy Barman -
The AAP chief's categorical assertion comes at a time when Delhi Congress is carrying out a padyatra in the national capital against the 'misgovernance' of the AAP government.

Change of chief secretary adds to buzz about tensions between Punjab CM Mann, Kejriwal

Chitleen K Sethi -
On Monday, Kejriwal summoned some cabinet ministers from Punjab for one-on-one meetings. AAP chief is expected to meet AAP MLAs from Punjab in coming days, it is learnt.

Delhi’s new CM Atishi once rallied against Iraq war & worked in rural India. Then AAP happened

Sourav Roy Barman -
Atishi is set to become Delhi's next CM following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. She'll be the 3rd woman to hold the post. With AAP, she was among the chief strategists from day 1.

Political furore in Punjab after Mann govt seeks enhancement in borrowing limit, hikes taxes

Chitleen K Sethi -
In latest sign of its growing financial troubles, cash-strapped Punjab govt has requested Centre to increase its borrowing limit for this financial year above the sanctioned limit.

Sisodia’s 1st day after release from jail: Hanuman temple, Rajghat & a call for Opposition unity

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Sisodia warns of dangers of "growing dictatorship" in India, says Kejriwal will be released from jail in 24 hours if opposition forces roar together.

Clash with AAP govt led to Zee ‘blackout’ in Punjab — Subhash Chandra raises alarm over media freedom

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At a press conference, Chandra said that the fourth pillar of democracy was under threat. Zee News had decided not to air an interview of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with a Zee journalist.
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