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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.

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Gujarat to Goa, Delhi to Punjab—why Congress can’t rely on AAP against BJP in 2024

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AAP's rise in Indian politics has eroded Congress' support base in some states. But that's not the only reason why Congress may not consider joining hands with AAP.

Who will rule Delhi’s officers? AAP challenges central ordinance in Supreme Court

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With the ordinance, the Centre has circumvented a top court ruling that gave the Delhi government power over the administrative services.

CAG audit into renovation of Kejriwal’s residence: L-G office takes credit, AAP calls it drama

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L-G's secretariat says Ministry of Home Affairs ordered CAG audit on the basis of its recommendation. AAP slams central govt for 'interfering in affairs od Delhi govt'.

At Opposition’s Patna meeting, why Mamata suggested a tea date for Kharge & Kejriwal

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AAP, it is learnt, insisted that Congress denounce the ordinance on Delhi postings at Opposition meeting, but latter wants to take a call when bill is introduced in Parliament.

After Bhagwant Mann’s ‘love letters’ jibe, Punjab governor says govt has become ‘laughing stock’

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Banwarilal Purohit slams CM for not taking action on complaint of alleged sexual misconduct against minister Lal Chand Kataruchak. Will not use state copter to travel, he adds.

AAP, BJP trade barbs over law and order after gunmen shoot two women in Delhi’s RK Puram

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Two women in southwest Delhi's RK Puram were allegedly shot dead in the early hours of Sunday over a suspected financial dispute with their brother. Accused have been arrested.

‘We’ve gathered to remove a dictator’ — at rally against central ordinance, Kejriwal targets Modi

Muneef Khan -
Delhi CM said that despite not having much power, he has done more work than Modi did in 21 years. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP MPs, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal were also present.

Delhi govt tussle with IAS officer continues as cops file FIR over files ‘removed’ from his office

Muneef Khan -
Special secretary (vigilance) Y.V.V.J Rajasekhar had complained about removal of files from office , but AAP govt calls FIR 'false', asks why it was filed against unknown persons.
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