Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday (February 25) expelled several Aam Aadmi Party MLAs for the day for raising slogans during L-G VK Saxena’s address in the House. Leader of Opposition Atishi, and former minister Gopal Rai were among 12 MLAs suspended for the day. The BJP government will table 14 Comptroller and Auditor […]
The Rise and Fall of Aam Aadmi Party: AAP’s journey from sweeping Delhi to being swept out – CNBC TV18
1 / 13 In 2012, Arvind Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The following year, the Election Commission (EC) granted it state party status after AAP secured 29.5% of the vote share and won 28 out of 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly Elections. (Image: PTI) 2 / 13 AAP formed a minority government […]
Delhi Elections 2025: Women voters drive BJP’s historic win – CNBC TV18
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a historic comeback in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, securing a decisive victory after 27 years. A key factor behind the BJP’s success was its overwhelming support among women voters, who played a pivotal role in shaping the electoral outcome. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Delhi […]
Delhi Election Results: How the Jat factor tipped the scales in BJP’s favour – CNBC TV18
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won an overwhelming majority of Jat-dominated seats in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, securing 12 out of 13 constituencies where the community forms a significant vote bank. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to win just one seat in these areas, underscoring a dramatic shift in voter allegiance. The […]
Delhi Elections: What the pollsters said in previous exit polls – CNBC TV18
The fate of 699 candidates hangs in the balance as Delhi’s high-stakes assembly elections come to its fag end with voting on Wednesday, February 5. With the intense battle between the ruling Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress, Delhi eagerly awaits the results on February 8, which […]
Kejriwal writes to EC, demands appointment of independent observers in New Delhi constituency – CNBC TV18
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has alleged attack on his party workers ahead of the Delhi assembly polls and demanded that the Election Commission appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency. In a letter to the Election Commission, Kejriwal has also demanded arrest of BJP workers allegedly involved in such incidents and suspension of police […]
Arvind Kejriwal’s car pelted with stones during campaigning, alleges AAP – CNBC TV18
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s car was pelted with stones during campaigning in the New Delhi constituency on Saturday, the party alleged. “Supporters of BJP’s New Delhi candidate Parvesh Verma attacked Kejriwal during campaigning in the constituency,” an AAP leader said. Also read: Free power, water for tenants in Delhi if AAP forms government: Arvind Kejriwal […]
Block-level leaders from Congress, BJP join AAP ahead of Delhi polls – CNBC TV18
Ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections in Delhi, several block-level leaders and workers from the Congress and BJP on Saturday joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Chief Minister Atishi. Welcoming the new members, Atishi said, “Taking inspiration from the work done by Arvind Kejriwal and AAP, the convoy of the party […]
Free power, water for tenants in Delhi if AAP forms government: Arvind Kejriwal – CNBC TV18
Delhi’s tenants will soon receive free electricity and water if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) returns to power, assured AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Addressing a recent gathering, Kejriwal promised 200 units of free electricity and 20,000 litres of free water per month for tenants. The scheme aims to complement existing benefits such as access […]
Delhi polls: AAP candidate Jitender Shunty files nomination wearing PPE kit – CNBC TV18
The Aam Aadmi Party’s Shahdara candidate Jitender Singh Shunty filed his nomination on Tuesday wearing a PPE kit, to highlight his relief efforts as a frontline worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Shunty handled more than 70,000 cremations and made dedicated efforts to ease people’s sufferings, earning him the sobriquets “ambulance man” and […]