Newly sworn in Delhi ministers get portfolios; first cabinet meet convened

No MPs in Delhi CM race? BJP likely to choose from elected MLAs

New Delhi: Delhi has a new government, with Rekha Gupta sworn in as the Chief Minister following a resounding Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory in the recent assembly elections. Gupta’s cabinet, announced Thursday, reflects a clear mandate for change, marking a significant shift in Delhi’s political landscape after more than two decades of non-BJP rule. … Read more

‘We will ensure accountability of BJP’: Atishi on AAP’s role as Opposition in Delhi

‘We will ensure accountability of BJP’: Atishi on AAP’s role as Opposition in Delhi

New Delhi: A day after AAP’s defeat in Delhi assembly elections, outgoing Chief Minister Atishi resigned from her position on Sunday. Atishi said that AAP’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting with the party’s newly elected 22 MLAs to discuss the situation and establish their future responsibilities.  “The people have shown their trust in … Read more

Delhi election: ‘Major political comeback’: How global media reacted to BJP’s emphatic Delhi victory

Delhi election: ‘Major political comeback’: How global media reacted to BJP’s emphatic Delhi victory

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party romped home to victory in the Delhi assembly elections and is all set to form its government in the national capital after almost 27 years. It bagged 48 of the 70 seats in the assembly election. The Aam Aadmi Party won from 22 seats and the Congress couldn’t open … Read more

‘Massive setback to idea of offering alternative politics’: Ex-colleagues of Kejriwal explain why he lost

‘Massive setback to idea of offering alternative politics’: Ex-colleagues of Kejriwal explain why he lost

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal’s former colleagues blame Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) loss in the Delhi assembly election against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the party chief’s propaganda and boasting and moving away from the “idea of offering an alternative politics” or political approach. After 27 long years, the saffron party regained power in Delhi … Read more

‘They left him free to go to prison’: Smriti Irani takes a dig at Arvind Kejriwal after AAP defeat

New Delhi: Soon after BJP routed AAP in the Delhi assembly elections, Smriti Irani, senior BJP leader and former Union minister, said that Arvind Kejriwal, is “one of the most corrupt politicians in India” and the people of Delhi have dealt a defeat to him. “They have left him free to go to prison now … Read more

‘Justice has been delivered’: Kumar Vishwas on AAP’s crushing defeat in Delhi Assembly Elections

‘Justice has been delivered’: Kumar Vishwas on AAP’s crushing defeat in Delhi Assembly Elections

New Delhi: With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) facing crushing defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls on Saturday, the party’s former leader Kumar Vishwas said justice has been delivered today. Incidentally, party chief Arvind Kejriwal, too, lost from the New Delhi seat against BJP’s Parvesh Varma. As per the latest trends on the Election Commission’s … Read more

People showed Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray their place Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah

People showed Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray their place Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the people of Maharashtra rejected the politics of betrayal and dynasty in the 2024 assembly elections, sending veteran politician Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray “home”. Shah attributed the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s resounding victory to the public’s desire for stability and … Read more

How PM Modi’s leadership led to BJP scoring wins in Maharashtra, Haryana elections

How PM Modi’s leadership led to BJP scoring wins in Maharashtra, Haryana elections

New Delhi: Despite facing disappointing results in the Lok Sabha election 2024, the BJP went on to achieve a resounding victory in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections, defeating the Congress and other opposition parties to form governments in both states. A recent Matrize survey has revealed valuable insights into the factors behind the BJP’s success … Read more

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis counters Sharad Pawar’s vote-seat discrepancy claims

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis counters Sharad Pawar’s vote-seat discrepancy claims

New Delhi: A fresh political debate erupted in Maharashtra as chief minister Devendra Fadnavis sharply countered NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s comments on the assembly election results, challenging his views on the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s victory. Pawar had raised concerns about the lack of enthusiasm among the people of Maharashtra after the ruling coalition’s overwhelming win, … Read more