Arvind Kejriwal, AAP's national convener, filed his nomination for the New Delhi assembly constituency. Kejriwal urged voters to focus on the party's work rather than abuses. He criticized BJP's lack of vision and plans. Kejriwal's opponents include BJP's Parvesh Verma and Congress' Sandeep Dikshit. The assembly elections are scheduled for February 5 with results on February 8.
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The Delhi high court has issued a notice to the NIA regarding a plea by jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Rashid, arrested in 2019 on terror funding charges, seeks permission to fulfill his legislative duties. The court had earlier rejected his custody parole request, with a bail decision expected soon.
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Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta criticised Congress and AAP for neglecting the issues of Delhi residents during their respective tenures. She highlighted her government's prompt approval of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, accusing the opposition of stalling important initiatives and fearing her administration's transparency.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Murshidabad violence, urging him to address the unrest in his own state. Gokhale cited the Agra incident involving a mob attack on a Rajya Sabha MP's residence.
The Delhi government under the BJP has presented 14 CAG reports in the Assembly highlighting alleged financial irregularities during the AAP's tenure, prompting the expulsion of AAP MLAs. Key findings include significant cost overruns in the renovation of the CM's residence, dubbed 'Sheesh Mahal' by the BJP.
A high-level inter-ministerial team from New Delhi visited Badhaal village in J&K’s Rajouri district to investigate the cause of death of 17 residents due to a 'mystery illness' since Dec 2024. The local water source tested positive for pesticides or insecticides and was sealed.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) faces criticism for investigating historical mosques' origins, raising debates on its role in religious disputes. While court orders drive these surveys, experts emphasize the importance of preserving cultural heritage without political influence.