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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicDelhi Assembly elections

Topic: Delhi Assembly elections

JD(U) leader Ajay Alok’s tweet claiming 40 AAP MLAs are rape accused is fake

According to an ADR report, 13 AAP MLAs have declared cases related to crimes against women but only one, Rithala legislator Mohinder Goyal, is accused of rape. 

This is how BJP gained from Congress’ 2015 votes in Delhi’s Muslim-dominated seats

Congress, which traditionally held sway over minority votes in Delhi, was not in the picture this time and saw most of its votes shift to AAP.

The transformation of Arvind Kejriwal from an ‘anarchist’ to a smart, successful politician

In the run-up to the Delhi elections, Kejriwal underwent quite an image makeover — from an anti-corruption activist who preferred ‘anarchism’ into a leader and an effective administrator.

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi CM for third time on 16 February

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Ramlila Maidan, the same venue where Arvind Kejriwal has taken oath twice before.

Congress has nothing to show for in Delhi, but it did spoil AAP’s party in 2 seats

BJP had to concede defeat on 6 seats, AAP on 2, in Delhi assembly elections as Congress polled more than the victory margin.

ED ‘fails’ BJP in Delhi as its exposé linking Muslim outfit PFI to Shaheen Bagh bombs

Just like in Maharashtra, when it booked Sharad Pawar before polls, ED linked controversial PFI to Shaheen Bagh protests, which BJP hinged its Delhi campaign on.

AAP’s gamble on Congress defectors pays off, 5 out of 6 win Delhi elections

AAP had inducted and fielded some high-profile Congress leaders such as five-time MLA Shoaib Iqbal and Vinay Mishra, son of ex-MP Mahabal Mishra.  

AAP carries out day-long celebration as Delhi election results hand it victory

The BJP registered a lead in just eight seats while the Congress failed to win even one for the second time in a row.

What Delhi can look forward to from new AAP govt — Deshbhakti course, more welfare schemes

In its manifesto, AAP has promised 24x7 clean water, better educational facilities, and said it will continue with 200 units of free electricity.

Delhi did not reject us, increase in vote share a good sign: Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari

Delhi's BJP chief said he hopes there would be less blame game and more work in Delhi and congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on his party's victory in the polls.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.