AAP ELECTION TACTICS
AAP on back foot in Punjab as govt employees escalate stir months ahead of assembly polls
Punjab government employees and pensioners are intensifying protests over pending Dearness Allowance arrears. They are demanding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme and other service-related issues. Protests include gheraoing ministers' residences and a statewide maha rally planned for October. A two-day mass leave is scheduled for October, which will halt government operations. This agitation impacts nearly 3.8 million voters, posing a challenge for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.
Delhi Police books CM Atishi over 'violation' of Model Code of Conduct
Delhi Police filed an FIR against CM Atishi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct, sparking controversy. The FIR was lodged as Atishi, with supporters and vehicles, was seen at Fateh Singh Marg. Atishi claimed she reported voter intimidation by BJP, but AAP got targeted.
Kejriwal accuses BJP of hooliganism, launches social media campaign ahead of Delhi polls
Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of resorting to hooliganism as AAP is predicted to win the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections. He claimed BJP is desperate and intimidating AAP supporters, launching the social media campaign '#AmitShahKiGoondagardi' to highlight these tactics.
From 'Jhootha Party' to 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs, one-liners fire up atmosphere ahead of Delhi polls
Delhi Assembly elections have sparked a battle of slangs, memes, and accusations among AAP, BJP, and Congress. AAP targets BJP's unfulfilled promises, BJP accuses AAP of mismanagement, and Congress criticizes both rivals. As elections near, narrative control dominates, with results to decide whether AAP's governance model retains voter trust or shifts in power occur.
'Gaalibaaz...': AAP launches poster war on X, targets BJP's 'Delhi CM face' Ramesh Bidhuri
AAP and BJP engage in a fierce poster war ahead of Delhi's elections. AAP targets BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, while BJP accuses the AAP government of corruption and inefficiency. Both sides exchange strong words. Nomination filing ends on January 17. Elections are on February 5, and vote counting is on February 8, with a charged political atmosphere in Delhi.
LS polls: AAP announces unconditional support to INDIA bloc candidates in UP
"AAP will fully support the INDIA bloc candidates in Uttar Pradesh. What our role will be and how we will be involved in the campaign will be decided after holding talks with the Congress leadership involved in the campaigning. We will fully support the Samajwadi Party candidates," said AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh.
Alliance or no alliance, Congress will strengthen itself in all 7 seats in Delhi: Sandeep Dikshit
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has denied that comments made by Alka Lamba about the party's intent to strengthen its presence in all seven Delhi constituencies indicate a decision on an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Dikshit argued that, in order to contest the elections, the Congress must strengthen its position throughout Delhi. He criticised the AAP for being "jumpy" about the issue, and suggested their response was aimed at "either a tactic to blackmail us or to stay in the news".
Karnataka polls: Kejriwal congratulates Congress, says BJP should realise its tactics don't work anymore
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the Congress on its victory in the Karnataka assembly elections on May 1. He stated that the BJP should realize that their tactics do not work anymore. Kejriwal downplayed AAP's performance in the elections and mentioned that in due time, AAP will win in Karnataka as well. AAP secured only 0.58% of votes in the elections, according to the Election Commission website.
AAP staring at 'huge defeat' in Jalandhar bypoll: Cong MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary
Vikramjit Chaudhary addressed election meetings in Rasulpur, Bhar Singh Pura, Dhak Majara, Mandi, Jhuggian Maha Singh, Muthadda Kalan, Atta and Goraya of his assembly constituency, Phillaur. He said an "anti-AAP wave" is running through every street, ward and village of the Jalandhar parliamentary constituency and after losing the Sangrur bypoll last year, the AAP is set to face a "huge defeat" in the May 10 bypoll as well.
BJP accuses AAP MCD candidate of graft, releases sting video
The BJP also released a sting operation video of the AAP leader and urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to sack him from the party without any delay.
'Answer the questions': AAP hits back after BJP's 'megalomaniac' jibe at Arvind Kejriwal
"Idhar udhar ki baat na karein. (Don't deploy diversionary tactics. Answer the questions," the AAP's national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh told a press conference here, attacking the BJP. He alleged the BJP has "poached" 285 MLAs of other parties and toppled governments in different states under 'Operation Lotus' so far.
Congress accuses AAP of propagating false survey results through phone calls to voters
The Congress's Delhi unit has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging recorded phone calls are "being used to spread misinformation in an attempt to influence the electorate".
Punjab polls: AAP to deploy 15,000 volunteers with spy cameras
"As soon as such activity comes to light, the team stationed at Chandigarh will immediately point out the illegal activity to the Election Commission for prompt action," the leader said.
BJP made mistake not going for Delhi poll after LS poll: M Venkaiah Naidu
The saffron party had made a tactical mistake of not going in for the Assembly poll in Delhi immediately after the Lok Sabha election last year.
Delhi election 2015: AAP fears fictitious cases against party leaders
AAP leader Ashutosh claimed that cops were under pressure to lodge fictitious cases against party leaders and volunteers.
BJP, Congress attack Aaam Aadmi Party over poster controversy
Rejecting AAP's allegations that its leaders were arrested under political pressure, he said that police have taken action on the basis of video clips.
Arvind Kejriwal's apology for quitting post of chief minister a drama: Congress
Congress will not support such a person and his party again and is ready for elections," Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely said.
V K Singh slams Shazia Ilmi for remarks on age row
Speaking about age controversy, Singh said the issue was a creation of the UPA govt which went out of its way to truncate his tenure as Army Chief.
BJP must answer whether it wants fresh assembly polls in Delhi: AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has asked BJP to make its stand clear on the central government's decision to keep Delhi assembly in a suspended animation.
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