Aam Aadmi Party
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The Aam Aadmi Party is a social liberal political party in India. It was founded on 26 November 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal and his then-companions, following the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement against then government of Indian National Congress. The AAP is currently the governing party in the Indian state of Punjab. On 10 April 2023, the AAP was officially granted the status of national party by the ECI. The party's election symbol is a broom. The party was formerly part of the coalition INDIA, but left it in 2025.
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'Determined to destroy education': AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses UP government of prioritising alcohol; launches campaign over school closuresIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Arvind Kejriwal says he deserves a Nobel prize; BJP calls claim 'laughable'; AAP fires backIndiaTimes - Published | |
School closures protest: Sanjay Singh launches 'School Bachao Abhiyan' in UP; says ‘we want schools, not liquor shops’AAP MP Sanjay Singh launched the ‘School Bachao Abhiyan’ in Jaunpur, protesting the Uttar Pradesh government's closure of thousands of government schools. Singh highlighted the plight of children..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Vijay Nair: The new 'power centres' of Punjab AAP; internal battle in party ahead of 2027 pollsFollowing AAP's defeat in Delhi, the party's central leadership is focusing on Punjab, its only governed state. Senior leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain are now overseeing key portfolios,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Has AAP ditched INDIA bloc? Kejriwal announces party will fight Bihar elections solo; says alliance was only for Lok Sabha pollsArvind Kejriwal announced Aam Aadmi Party will participate in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party will contest solo. There will be no alliance with the INDIA bloc or Congress. Kejriwal made the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kejriwal on three-day Gujarat visit after Visavadar bypoll win, to launch 'Gujarat Jodo' campaignArvind Kejriwal is in Gujarat for three days. This follows Aam Aadmi Party's win in the Visavadar bypoll. He will attend meetings and boost the 'Gujarat Jodo' campaign. The party aims to strengthen its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypoll election results: AAP retains 2 seats in Gujarat, Punjab; BJP 1 in Gujarat, TMC in BengalIndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypoll results 2025: Congress gains in Kerala, suffers loss in Punjab; TMC retains West Bengal, BJP-AAP take one seat each in GujaratRecent bypolls across five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab yielded mixed results. Congress' UDF secured Nilambur, dealing a blow to Kerala's LDF. TMC's Alifa Ahmed won..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Gopal Italia? AAP candidate and former police constable wins Visavadar Assembly bypoll in Gujarat, defeats BJP's Kirit Patel by...AAP leader Gopal Italia has emerged victorious in the Visavadar Assembly seat bypoll in Gujarat, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kirit Patel by a huge margin. Italia received..DNA - Published | |
Assembly bypolls: AAP retains 2 seats in Punjab, Gujarat; Kejriwal takes fresh jibe at Congress, BJPArvind Kejriwal asserted that Gujarat is weary of the BJP, highlighting AAP's Visavadar win and BJP's Kadi victory in Gujarat bypolls. He also celebrated AAP's anticipated win in Punjab's Ludhiana..IndiaTimes - Published | Gujarat bypoll results: 'AAP will defeat BJP in 2027', Isudan Gadhvi declares after Gopal Italia wins Visavadar bypollIndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi classroom construction scam: Former deputy CM Manish Sisodia appears before ACB, questioned for over 3 hoursManish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating..IndiaTimes - Published | Anti-demolition protest: Delhi police remove former CM Atishi from protest spot, detained - watch videoAAP leader Atishi was detained by Delhi Police during a protest against planned demolitions at Kalkaji's Bhoomiheen Camp, where residents face eviction notices from the DDA. Atishi accused the BJP of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Big question on safety of women and children': Atishi writes to Delhi CM, police commissioner over 9-year-old girl's rape and murder; accused still at largeAAP leader Atishi has urged Delhi's police commissioner to take swift action in the alleged rape and murder case of a 9-year-old girl in Dayalpur. Criticizing the police for the delay in arresting the..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP disengages from INDIA bloc, says alliance was only for 2024 LS pollsAAP has declared its departure from the INDIA bloc, asserting that the alliance served its purpose during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party alleged a covert, corrupt agreement between the BJP and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'BJP will win 10 out of 12 zones in MCD standing committee polls', says BJP MP Ramvir Singh BidhuriBJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri expressed confidence that his party will secure a majority in the MCD Standing Committee elections, anticipating victory in 10 out of 12 zones. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj..IndiaTimes - Published | FIR against J&K AAP MLA for threatening woman doctorMehraj Malik, the only AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, faces legal trouble after being booked for allegedly defaming and criminally intimidating a female doctor in Doda. The FIR was filed following a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Setback for AAP in Delhi MCD as 13 councillors quit party, float new 'Indraprastha Vikas Party'In a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, 13 MCD councillors resigned, forming the Indraprastha Vikas Party, citing lack of development and internal strife. Led by Mukesh Goyal, the new party will focus on..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi police chargesheets AAP ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA caseDelhi Police have filed a chargesheet against former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the MCOCA act, linking him to an organized crime syndicate allegedly operated by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The chargesheet..IndiaTimes - Published |
Throwback Thursday: When Rajiv Gandhi questioned Mandal report move amid Kashmir tensionAAP MP Sanjay Singh criticised the government's timing of the caste census announcement, alleging it was a distraction from the Pahalgam terror attack where 26 tourists were killed. He questioned PM..IndiaTimes - Published | Meet Sambhav Jain, AAP chief and ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's daughter Harshita's husband, couple met during their time at..., they co-founded...Harshita is the eldest child and only daughter of Arvind Kejriwal and Sunita Kejriwal. Her younger brother, Pulkit Kejriwal, is currently a student at IIT Delhi.DNA - Published |
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal hosts daughter Harshita's grand wedding, flaunts dance moves; Know all about his son-in-lawFormer Delhi Chief Minister and convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal and wife Sunita Kejriwal's daughter Harshita is getting married on Friday, April 18. Her husband Sambhav Jain..DNA - Published | Waqf Amendment Act: Mahua Moitra, Asaduddin Owaisi, others who have moved Supreme Court, those who support it...AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, Association for the Protection of Civil Rights, Arshad Madani, Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema, Anjum Kadari, Taiyyab Khan Salmani, Mohammad..DNA - Published |
AAP eyes Kashmir debut, to contest Budgam seat vacated by CMRiding high on their Doda victory, AAP is now targeting the Kashmir Valley, declaring their intention to contest the Budgam assembly bypoll. This election was triggered by Omar Abdullah's decision to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Blast' at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Punjab's Jalandhar; opposition slams AAP govtKalia is a former Cabinet minister and former president of Punjab BJP. He is also a member of the BJP's national executive.DNA - Published |
After Owaisi, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan challenges Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in Supreme CourtAAP MLA Amanatullah Khan has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, claiming it limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims. Despite criticism from the INDIA..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Use Starlink as bargaining chip': AAP leader Raghav Chadha's advise to Centre on dealing with Donald Trump's tariffsAam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha proposed using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet as leverage to renegotiate tariffs imposed by the US. Trump's recent announcement included a 27% reciprocal..IndiaTimes - Published |
AAP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs as Waqf Amendment Bill set to move to Rajya SabhaThe Aam Aadmi Party issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members for the Waqf Amendment Bill discussion. Both NDA and opposition have directed their members to vote accordingly on the bill introduced by..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Deadly and dangerous designs of AAP': Sukhbir Badal alleges 'witch-hunt' as Punjab govt withdraws Bikram Majithia's Z+ securityShiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the AAP government in Punjab of targeting Bikram Singh Majithia by withdrawing his Z+ security cover. Badal linked this to a broader conspiracy..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Over 1 lakh vehicles that exceeded pollution limit still received PUC certificates': Delhi minister Sirsa targets Kejriwal over CAG reportBJP minister Majinder Singh Sirsa accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, attributing Delhi's poor air quality to mismanagement and fraudulent activities. A CAG report revealed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Amused': Nirmala Sitharaman's humorous take on AAP's Raghav Chadha raising conditions of banksIndiaTimes - Published |
'Politics of hate': AAP MLA slams BJP's Karnail Singh over demand to curb namaz at public places in DelhiAAP MLA Zubair Ahmad criticized BJP MLA Karnail Singh's demand for action against public Namaz, considering it diversion from key issues like Delhi's development and the sewer system. Singh pointed out..IndiaTimes - Published | Punjab to hold first-ever census on drug addictionThe AAP government in Punjab plans to conduct its first-ever census to gather data on drug addiction, de-addiction centres, and the socio-economic status of affected individuals. In the 'Badalda Punjab..IndiaTimes - Published |
AAP calls Delhi budget 'Hawa Hawai', dares BJP to release Economic SurveyAtishi, opposition leader in Delhi assembly, criticized the BJP government for slashing funds in key sectors like education and health in its budget. She claimed the move aimed to weaken public..IndiaTimes - Published | CAG report on DTC: Arvind Kejriwal in dock, Atishi demands debate, Know in detailAccusing former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slammed him for the closure of bus routes and a decline in revenue while highlighting an..DNA - Published |
Electricity bills to rise in parts of Delhi soon? Power Minister Ashish Sood cites Rs 27,000 crore debt under AAP govtResponding to a question by AAP MLA Imran Hussain in the Delhi Assembly on the expected increase in electricity tariffs, Sood stated that Discoms are authorised to hike rates to recover the outstanding..DNA - Published | AAP stages protest over alleged non-compliance of Rs 2,500 to women scheme in Delhi: 'Bank of Jumla'Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government over the alleged non-implementation of Mahila Samman Yojana, which aims to provide financial support..DNA - Published |
Arvind Kejriwal gives key roles to senior netas to keep AAP flock togetherIndiaTimes - Published | Aam Aadmi Party announces major organisational rejig after Delhi polls debacle, appoints Saurabh Bharadwaj as Delhi chief, Manish Sisodia to head...Announcing the changes, AAP general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak said Gopal Rai has been given charge of Gujarat, where the party is aiming to expand its base.DNA - Published |
Reshuffle in AAP: Saurabh Bharadwaj to lead Delhi unit, Manish Sisodia for PunjabIndiaTimes - Published | 'Rs 7 crore bribe': ACP books AAP's Satyendra Jain in CCTV project caseDelhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has taken legal action against AAP leader Satyendra Jain for alleged corruption in a Rs 571 crore CCTV project. Jain is accused of waiving Rs 16 crore in penalties..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why can’t Rahul Gandhi, Kharge or Baghel come to Punjab for meetings, asks AAPAAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned..IndiaTimes - Published | President approves FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 1,300 crore classroom scam caseIndiaTimes - Published |
Bajwa slams AAP government over police action against farmers in GurdaspurIndiaTimes - Published | AAP to go it alone in Goa assembly, local body polls: AtishiAam Aadmi Party leader Atishi announced the party's decision to contest the 2027 Goa assembly elections independently, along with the upcoming Zilla Parishad and municipal elections. In the 2024..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bhagwant Mann vs farmers: Is AAP rethinking its strategy in Punjab?Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confronts farmers, accusing them of turning Punjab into a protest-ridden state. This standoff with farmers, crucial for AAP's previous electoral success, comes amid..IndiaTimes - Published | 'A small spark can ... ': Raghav Chadha welcomes setting up of affordable food canteens at airportsAAP leader Raghav Chadha credited the launch of the 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at Chennai airport, following its initial launch in Kolkata, aimed at providing affordable food to passengers. He raised concerns..IndiaTimes - Published |
