AAP has transformed since 2020, prioritizing electoral victories in Delhi's Feb 5 assembly elections by nominating former BJP and Congress members. With internal challenges and leadership changes, the party focuses on Kejriwal’s leadership and financial strategies to maintain voter trust despite past corruption allegations.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his speech during a BJP victory event to inquire about a distressed party worker, ensuring they received medical assistance and water. Modi resumed after confirming the individual was fine. The event celebrated BJP's significant win in the Delhi assembly elections with 48 seats to AAP's 22.
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The Chhattisgarh government canceled the police recruitment exam in Rajnandgaon district following allegations of irregularities. This decision came after constable Anil Ratnakar, one of the suspects, died by suicide, alleging that lower-ranked officers were blamed while seniors were protected. Six people were arrested for manipulating exam scores.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for an alleged attack on deputy speaker Numal Momin by Congress MLAs, stating they have no right to lecture on freedom of expression. Momin claimed he was attacked in a 'Maoist style' and filed an FIR. The confrontation occurred while Congress MLAs protested BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi's conduct.
BJP’s Amit Malviya countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh's claim that the BJP tried to remove his wife's name from the Delhi voter list, asserting her vote in Delhi was invalid as she is registered in UP's Sultanpur. Sanjay Singh alleged BJP was deleting Purvanchali voters' names in Delhi, and announced plans for a defamation case.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has raised alarms over the potential reduction of the state's Parliamentary seats due to successful family planning measures. He stressed the importance of managing family size, attributing Tamil Nadu's effective adherence to these measures as a reason for the proposed delimitation.