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. AAP returned to power in 2015, winning an overwhelming 67 out of 70 seats in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Under Kejriwal’s leadership, the government focused on addressing key urban issues like inflation, water, electricity bills, and public services, with a promise of free water and electricity for residents. AAP’s welfare schemes included initiatives like Mohalla Clinics for healthcare and expanding the Delhi Metro network. These initiatives garnered significant praise and boosted the party’s popularity.
However, AAP’s relationship with the central government, led by the BJP, has been marked by ongoing tensions, especially regarding control over the Delhi Police and other administrative matters. The party has frequently clashed with the Lieutenant Governor (L-G), who is appointed by the central government.
One of the biggest controversies surrounding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in recent years has been the corruption charges linked to the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. Several key AAP leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, have been accused of irregularities in the policy, which allegedly favored liquor suppliers. The case led to their arrests by central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Convener Arvind Kejriwal was also jailed in connection with the case. After being granted bail, Kejriwal stepped down as Chief Minister, with Atishi taking over the role.
It is very clear that since people have not voted BJP at centre now they want to take revenge by controlling the powers and make people suffer. Arvind is the best ruler and dignified honest politician India has ever witnessed
Kejriwal is the one and only honest guy on the face of the earth now. All others are liars .
Something drastic needs to be done to preserve this durlabh DNA.
@kejriwal…this man is blot on tge democracy…he does not believe in constitution that endowed powers endowed to LG…instead of getting coopeartion from LG he always accuse & abuse him…such dirty scene was never seen in Delhi Govt ever before this unconstitutional person assumed charge of CM
People are feeling nostalgic about Nawab Jung …
Hello Team Print.in,
Kejriwal himself have stated since the beginning about the form of strike by IAS officers against AAP / Non-cooperation to AAP. Kejriwal is clearly saying that they are coming to office, clearing the files but not responding to any requests of AAP for meeting or appointments. And may be that they dont feel obliged to respond as nor CM nor Ministers have any powers to take action against them.
The Print.in journos should have enquired whether they are not attending meetings requested by Delhi state ministers or responding to AAP requests. Cabinet and statutory meetings that the IAS officers claiming to attend are anyways presided by the central government.. isnt it?
@The Print ??? How much they paid uh ???