arvind-kejriwal

Delhi Elections: AAP May Form Government, If Allowed

If the political deadlock continues in Delhi, then fresh elections will be unavoidable. But it is fast emerging that the newcomers - AAP party is considering on a minority government. The AAP officials are in discussion over the matter and by Friday evening a final consensus is expected. Dec 13, 2013
ban-terrorism-and-not-happiness-of-people-bjp-on-indian-films-and-serials-ban-in-pak

Ban terrorism and not happiness of people: BJP on Indian films and serials ban in Pak

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Vice-president, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday slammed Pakistan court’s ban on Indian movies, TV serials and said that banning the happiness and entertainment of people is completely indicative of dictatorship and if they really want to ban something then they should ban the terrorist activities and separatism in their nation. After imposing restrictions on screening of 'illegal' Indian films in the country, Pakistan has now banned the screening of Indian television shows as well. Pakistan court has stopped the screening of foreign films, serials and television shows, especially Indian content, on the country's TV channels Dec 12, 2013
aam-aadmi-party-should-form-govt-in-delhi-with-congress-kirti-azad

Aam Aadmi Party should form govt in Delhi with Congress: Kirti Azad

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Thursday said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) should form the government in Delhi with support from the Congress. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) , the single largest group in the 70-seat house with 31 members, as well as the AAP, which won 28 seats in its very first election, have refused to form a government. Dec 12, 2013
advani-says-he-feels-vindicated-by-pawars-weak-cong-leadership-comment

Advani says he feels vindicated by Pawar's weak Cong leadership comment

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Wednesday said that he felt vindicated by Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's recent comment that the electoral defeat of the Congress in four out of five states, was due to weak leadership. Dec 11, 2013
re-elections-only-alternative-for-delhi-kalraj-mishra

Re-elections only alternative for Delhi: Kalraj Mishra

Lucknow, Dec 11 (ANI): With the continuing reluctance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to stake a claim to form a government in Delhi, the national capital seemed headed for President's Rule and a subsequent re-election in a few months. Senior BJP leader Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday said that the BJP does not want to form a government as it is short of four seats to claim majority and does not want to indulge in horse-trading. He added that there is no other alternative than to go ahead for re-elections. Dec 11, 2013
aap-will-never-support-bjp-prashant-bhushans-statement-was-personal-opinion-kejriwal

AAP will never support BJP, Prashant Bhushan's statement was personal opinion: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Ruling out any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that his team member Prashant Bhushan's statement was his personal view. AAP leader Bhushan sparked a controversy by saying that his partymight extend an 'issue based' support to the single largest party in Delhi polls - BJP, with 32 seats. Dec 10, 2013
bjp-credits-party-win-to-positive-agenda-and-great-leaders

BJP credits party win to positive agenda and great leaders

Raipur, Dec 10 (ANI): Glowing with the flush of victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attributed the party's glorious win in state polls to the positive agenda and great work performed by its various leaders. Senior leader of BJP, Venkaiah Naidu, while denying any negative or emotional campaigning against their opponents, attributed the party's win in Chhattisgarh to the performance during the term of governance of its leader and chief of state, Raman Singh. Naidu attributed the party's brilliant performance to its dynamic leadership. Dec 10, 2013
the-indian-national-congress-has-retained-its-seat-in-the-north-eastern-state-of-mizoram

Congress Breaks Losing Streak; Wins Mizoram

The party has won 26 seats so far and is leading in five seats in the 40-member state assembly. This is for the fifth time the Congress has come to power here and the win is a consolation for the party that has been decimated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Dec 9, 2013
arvind-kejriwal-a-former-delhi-cm-aap-convener-a-social-activist-and-anti-corruption-campaigner-gestures-as-he-speaks-during-an-interview-with-reuters-in-ghaziabad-on-the-outskirts-of-new-delhi-october-22-2012

Groom the Broom: Kejriwal's AAP Must Soon Choose Among Rivals BJP, Congress

For forming a government in the the 70-member Delhi Assembly, a party needs a majority of 36 seats. BJP including its ally Shiromani Akali Dal has 32; AAP has 28 and Congress just eight. And now with BJP stating its intention to be in the opposition, a solution that includes AAP is the only plausible way to avoid the President's rule. Dec 9, 2013
aap-cut-congress-votes-that-helped-bjp-secure-seats-shakeel-ahmad

AAP cut Congress votes that helped BJP secure seats: Shakeel Ahmad

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): Congress general secretary in charge of its Delhi unit, Shakeel Ahmad, on Sunday said the party is shocked at the results of the assembly elections in Delhi, but said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has cut Congress' votes, due to which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could secure few more seats. He denied the 'Narendra Modi factor' influencing the voters, and said that the vote percentage of the saffron outfit would have gone up if the Modi factor had really kicked in. Dec 8, 2013