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.
Don’t you think consumption of alcohol has nothing to do with a single state policy. Take the example of bihar. They have a law against alcohol consumption. But still people are consuming it. New liquor Mafia has come in place.
So people who wants to drink will drink. You can’t blame this on govt.
What the point of arrest?? Let the trail take it course. If they have evidence they will present it in court and court will convict the culprits.
Arresting someone and denying them bail is not correct. Let the case go on trail.
Secondly ED Conviction rate is one of the worst among central agency. .. rest every one can understand
ED is a failed organization out of 6500+ odd cases over period of 10 years only 24 have completed trial. ED is usurping the citizens right by misusing provisions under law to be used with persons of flight danger.
Is Govt job selling liquor or administering state. What’s wrong in auctioning licenses.
Monopoly in the liquor market is bad but monopoly in selling imported coal to 3 times the price to ntpc by removing COAL INDIA LIMITED by ONLY ADANI is NOT monopoly, ED does’ent even blink eye on that.
JOURNALISTS HAVE BECOME BJP LICKERS.
Arvind kejriwal has transformed himself as the God of liquor.