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Delhi Govt to Provide Rs 5,000 Monthly Assistance to Specially-Abled Persons with High Needs

October 22, 2024, 8:35 pm

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced on Tuesday that the Delhi government has approved a monthly financial assistance scheme of Rs 5,000 for disabled persons with highly specialized needs. The scheme, targeting individuals with over 60% disability, was decided during a recent Cabinet meeting.

“We will soon begin the registration process for those who have more than 60% disability as certified by their doctors,” Bharadwaj stated during a press conference in Delhi.

Cabinet Decision and Possible Approval Process

Bharadwaj clarified that he does not believe the scheme requires approval from the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, as it involves public funds intended for the welfare of specially-abled individuals. “If required, we will send it to the LG, but the money belongs to the elected government,” he added.

According to the 2011 census, there are approximately 2.34 lakh specially-abled persons in Delhi, of which around 9,500 to 10,000 have high needs and will be eligible for the assistance.

LG’s Comments on Yamuna Pollution

During the press briefing, Bharadwaj also responded to a recent tweet by Delhi LG VK Saxena, who shared images of toxic froth in the Yamuna River. Saxena urged authorities to focus on providing relief to Delhi’s residents, particularly ahead of Chhath Puja.

Bharadwaj criticized the LG’s post, suggesting he should share pictures from his recent visit to Goa instead of focusing solely on negative imagery of Delhi’s pollution.

Ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections, Bharadwaj reiterated AAP’s 2020 promise to clean the Yamuna by 2025. In the 2020 polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 62 out of 70 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured eight, and Congress failed to win any seats.

Public’s Love for Sisodia is Testament to Their Belief in His Innocence: Saurabh Bharadwaj

August 16, 2024, 11:12 pm

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been met with an unprecedented level of public affection since his release from jail, according to AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj. Bharadwaj claimed that the public’s outpouring of love for Sisodia is a testament to their belief in his innocence and the alleged false case against him.

Sisodia, who spent 17 months in custody in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, has announced his intention to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He emphasized his commitment to improving education, healthcare, and public transportation in the city.

The AAP leader has also dismissed speculation about his future role within the party, stating that his focus is on serving the people of Delhi. Sisodia’s release has sparked enthusiasm within the AAP, with the party planning a series of padyatras across Delhi to connect with voters.

The level of public support for Sisodia has raised the political temperature in Delhi, with the AAP positioning him as a victim of political persecution.

Delhi Government Urges Hospitals To Increase Bed Capacity Amid Heatwave Challenges

June 21, 2024, 12:35 pm

Delhi’s Health Minister, Saurabh Bharadwaj, convened an emergency meeting with major hospitals heads on Wednesday to address the challenges posed by the ongoing severe heatwave in the city. Emphasizing the need for immediate action, Bharadwaj directed hospitals to augment health facilities, specifically urging them to increase bed capacity for patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.

During the meeting, it was decided that Delhi Police would assist in relocating homeless individuals to shelter homes if found exposed to the elements. Additionally, Bharadwaj announced plans to launch a new advisory campaign across radio and newspapers to raise awareness about mitigating heat-related health risks.

In a strongly worded letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Bharadwaj expressed dismay over the absence of Health Secretary SB Deepak Kumar, alleging unauthorized leave amidst the critical heatwave situation. “It is unacceptable that the Health Secretary has taken prolonged leave without my permission during this unprecedented heatwave,” Bharadwaj stated, highlighting the severe implications for the functioning of the Health Department.

Seeking accountability from the MHA, Bharadwaj posed several questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the Health Secretary’s extended absence and the lack of disciplinary action taken thus far.

In a separate directive as Delhi’s Urban Development Minister, Bharadwaj instructed the CEO of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to take action against senior officers who failed to conduct inspections of homeless shelters as mandated. He criticized the non-compliance and underscored the need for rigorous oversight to ensure the adequacy of facilities such as water dispensers and coolers in shelter homes.

Bharadwaj also emphasized the importance of maintaining operational efficiency in privately managed night shelters, stressing that lapses in service would be met with stringent inspections to uphold accountability.

As Delhi grapples with soaring temperatures, Bharadwaj’s proactive measures and demands for accountability from concerned authorities underscore the urgency of preparedness and responsiveness in safeguarding public health during the heatwave.

The city continues to monitor developments closely as efforts intensify to protect vulnerable populations and ensure adequate healthcare infrastructure amidst challenging weather conditions.

26 Delhi Government-Run Hospitals Will Reserve Two Beds For Heatstroke Patients, Says Health Minister

May 27, 2024, 4:35 pm

Delhi’s government-operated hospitals are taking proactive measures to address the current heatwave conditions. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced that each of the 26 government hospitals will set aside two beds specifically for heatstroke patients.

Additionally, LNJP Hospital will allocate five beds for the heatstroke patients. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident at an east Delhi neonatal hospital where seven newborns lost their lives in a fire.

“In view of the ongoing heatwave conditions, 26 government-run hospitals will reserve two beds each for patients while five beds will be reserved at LNJP Hospital,” Bharadwaj told reporters.

The move aims to ensure prompt medical assistance for individuals affected by the extreme heat.

Saurabh Bharadwaj Challenges BJP: “Stop This Drama And Arrest Us All Together” Ahead Of AAP’s March To BJP HQ

May 19, 2024, 12:41 pm

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the BJP, challenging them to arrest all AAP leaders together instead of targeting them one by one. He accused the Delhi Police of withholding permission for a planned march to the BJP’s headquarters, alleging that they were acting on the Centre’s orders.

Bharadwaj stated, “All our big leaders are being thrown behind bars… If Prime Minister Modi thinks he can crush and finish off the AAP by putting our leaders in jail, he is mistaken. We are gathering outside the BJP headquarters… Instead of throwing our leaders in jail one after the other, let them arrest us all at once.”

He also claimed, “Police did not give us permission to march to the BJP office… They are only doing the bidding of the Centre… If they do not comply with the dictates of the central government, they will either be transferred, suspended or booked in false cases.”

The AAP had planned a ‘Jail Bharo’ campaign, but security was increased around the BJP’s national headquarters ahead of the protest. Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory, warning of congestion and snarls in certain areas.

The protests followed the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal’s former aide in connection with an alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kejriwal accused PM Modi of playing a “Jail ka Khel” with the AAP and announced a march to the BJP headquarters.

Kejriwal stated in a video, “They put me, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain, and Sanjay Singh behind bars… You are playing a jail ka khel with us… You can put whoever you want in jail.”

Bibhav Kumar, Kejriwal’s former PA, was remanded in police custody for five days in connection with the assault case. He had earlier emailed the Delhi Police offering to cooperate in the investigation.

In a counter-complaint, Bibhav accused Maliwal of gaining unauthorized entry into the CM’s residence and verbally abusing him. Maliwal alleged that Bibhav had physically assaulted her.

Bibhav’s service as Kejriwal’s PA was terminated by the Vigilance Department last month over a pending criminal case.

AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj Questions Centre On Allowing Covishield Vaccine In India Despite Ban

May 8, 2024, 12:17 pm

After the worldwide withdrawal of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj raised questions on Wednesday regarding the Indian government’s decision to allow the Covishield vaccine, especially in light of most European countries banning it due to side effects.

In a statement posted on X, Saurabh remarked, “When most European Nations had banned the use of Covishield vaccine due to side effects in March 2021, Indian Govt continued the use of this vaccine. Now facing heat from Courts in the UK, they have withdrawn the vaccine world over.”

AstraZeneca withdrew its vaccine after it acknowledged, for the first time in court documents, that it can cause a rare and dangerous side effect, as reported by The Telegraph, a British newspaper.

AstraZeneca stated that the vaccine was being removed from markets for commercial reasons, clarifying that it was no longer being produced or supplied due to updated vaccines combating new variants.

The withdrawal application was filed on March 5 and took effect on May 7. Following the company’s decision to withdraw its “marketing authorisation,” the vaccine can no longer be used in the European Union.

Similar applications will be filed in the UK and other countries in the coming months that have approved the vaccine, known as Vaxzevria.

In recent months, Vaxzevria has faced scrutiny over a very rare side effect causing blood clots and low blood platelet counts. AstraZeneca admitted in court documents filed in the High Court in February that the vaccine “can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.”

AstraZeneca maintained that the decision to withdraw the vaccine was unrelated to the case or the admission of its potential to cause TTS, labeling the timing as a mere coincidence, according to The Telegraph.

Last week, AstraZeneca reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety while emphasizing the overall safety profile of the vaccine.

Despite these rare incidents, the pharmaceutical company reiterated that extensive clinical trial data and real-world evidence consistently support the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. Regulatory agencies worldwide continue to assert that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of such extremely rare side effects.

Will Kejriwal Face a NIA Probe? AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj Calls LG VK Saxena a BJP Agent

May 6, 2024, 11:51 pm

Arvind Kejriwal NIA Probe Row: In response to the proposal for an NIA probe into Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused LG VK Saxena of being a BJP agent, claiming his actions were part of a larger conspiracy against Kejriwal.

Bharadwaj stated, “LG is merely a pawn for the BJP. This is another plot against CM Kejriwal orchestrated by them, even before the Punjab Assembly elections.”

The principal secretary to LG VK Saxena wrote to the Ministry of Home Affairs, alleging Kejriwal’s acceptance of political funding from the pro-Khalistan group ‘Sikhs for Justice’ in exchange for the release of 1993 Delhi blast convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

The letter claimed possession of a video where terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun alleged that the AAP received $16 million between 2014 and 2022. It further alleged Kejriwal’s meeting with pro-Khalistan Sikh leaders in New York, promising Bhullar’s release.

This adds to Kejriwal’s challenges, already facing imprisonment since March over a liquor policy scandal. The Enforcement Directorate accused Kejriwal and other AAP members of accepting kickbacks as donations, prompting the AAP-led Delhi government to revoke the policy following LG VK Saxena’s recommendation for a CBI inquiry.

Meanwhile, AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been in custody since February last year on similar charges, and Sanjay Singh recently obtained bail after over five months in jail.

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to meet CM Kejriwal in Tihar Jail

April 24, 2024, 9:59 am

Jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj are expected to meet at Tihar Jail on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.

The Delhi chief minister, who was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case, has not resigned, and the Aam Aadmi Party has stated that he will continue to lead the government while incarcerated.

Previously, on April 15, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP’s national general secretary Sandeep Pathak visited Kejriwal in Tihar Jail. Following the meeting, Pathak informed reporters that Kejriwal plans to meet two ministers weekly to review the progress of work in their respective departments.

After his arrest, Kejriwal communicated with his ministers regarding issues such as water supply and the availability of medicines in government hospitals. He also instructed party MLAs to visit their constituencies and assist the residents.

On Tuesday, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha until May 7. Additionally, the custody of Chanpreet Singh in an Enforcement Directorate case related to the excise policy matter was also extended by the court.

Lok Sabha polls: AAP Launches ‘Aapka Ram Rajya’ Website Highlighting the Party’s Work

April 17, 2024, 12:40 pm

In celebration of Ram Navami and as part of the Lok Sabha election preparations, the Aam Aadmi Party unveiled a website on Wednesday called “Aap ka Ram Rajya.” This platform highlights the party’s work being done in Delhi and Punjab, inspired by the principles of Ram Rajya.

Today, senior leaders of the party, including Sanjay Singh, Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Jasmine Shah, held a press conference and launched the website. MP Sanjay Singh stated that the Aam Aadmi Party’s administrations in Delhi and Punjab have undertaken work that is being cited as an example by countries globally.

“In these 10 years, we not only formed the government thrice in Delhi but also formed the government in Punjab with an overwhelming majority. The Kejriwal government in Delhi and the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab have done such work, whose examples are being given by the countries of the world today. Delhi is the only state that has a profitable budget despite doing so much work. We are determined to fulfil our vision of Ram Rajya on the ground,” Sanjay Singh stated.

“Those who want to see our imagination of Ram Rajya must visit our website. What work have we done in Delhi and Punjab? You can see all that and then join us,” he added.

Additionally, AAP minister Atishi remarked that just as Lord Ram endured many hardships for Ram Rajya, Arvind Kejriwal has similarly faced challenges to deliver on the commitments made to the citizens of Delhi and Punjab.

“Being inspired by Ram Charit Manas, Kejriwal ji has said that he has been working for the last 9 years to fulfil the promises made by him to the people of Delhi and Punjab. Lord Ram had to face a struggle to fulfil Ram Rajya. He went into exile for 14 years but did not break his promise. Kejriwal also had to go through a similar struggle,” she stated.

Atishi also highlighted that the party’s launch of the Ram Rajya-based website was to demonstrate to the nation’s people the potential outcomes of casting their votes wisely.

“He (Kejriwal) sends a message from jail, asking if the water, electricity, and health arrangements in Delhi are fine or not. Kejriwal considers the two crore people of Delhi as his family. The work we have done in Delhi and Punjab is being shown to the entire country through the website ‘Aapka Ram Rajya’. We are doing this so that the people of the country can be told how their lives can change if they cast their vote at the right place,” she further added.

BJP Wants Arvind Kejriwal’s Resignation: Sanjay Singh After Releasing from Tihar jail

April 4, 2024, 12:56 pm

After being released from Tihar jail on Wednesday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP, alleging that they aimed to coerce Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation to disrupt the provision of free water, electricity, and Mohalla clinics in the capital.

Mr. Singh, who obtained bail in the alleged excise policy scam from the Supreme Court on Tuesday, questioned whether the Prime Minister would cooperate with an investigation if approached by police from opposition-ruled states like Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.

He emphasized that AAP leaders Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendar Jain were incarcerated due to their efforts to provide quality education, healthcare facilities, free bus rides, and ₹1,000 for Delhi women.

Mr. Singh highlighted the familial unity within the Aam Aadmi Party. Upon his release, the Rajya Sabha MP visited Delhi Chief Minister’s wife Sunita Kejriwal and observed tears in her eyes.

Expressing intentions to meet the families of Sisodia and Jain, Mr. Singh urged the public to beware of “dictators” while contrasting them with Mr. Kejriwal, who promises to provide education and healthcare, bringing happiness to people’s lives.

Addressing a spirited crowd of AAP supporters and volunteers at the AAP office, Mr. Singh underscored the party’s resilience against the BJP’s “dictatorship.” He expressed gratitude to AAP volunteers and leaders for resisting the BJP’s authoritarianism.

Accusing the BJP of attempting to detain other AAP leaders, including Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Raghav Chadha, and Durgesh Pathak, Mr. Singh stood in solidarity with Chief Minister Kejriwal, admonishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for favoring corruption.

He reiterated that Mr. Kejriwal would not resign and would continue serving Delhi’s two crore residents. Mr. Singh emphasized that the BJP’s demand for Kejriwal’s resignation stemmed from their opposition to free electricity, water, bus rides for women, and Mohalla Clinics.

He pledged that the AAP would escalate its efforts, and the public would respond to Kejriwal’s “imprisonment” with their votes in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Currently, Mr. Kejriwal remains in judicial custody until April 15 following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case related to his government’s now-defunct excise policy.

‘BJP approached her to join them’ says Delhi Minister Atishi

April 2, 2024, 1:45 pm

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Atishi alleged on Tuesday that she was approached by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with an offer to join them, warning her of potential Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrest if she declined.

Speaking at a press conference, Atishi claimed, “The BJP, through one of my close aides, approached me to join their party to save my political career, and if I do not join the BJP, then in the coming month, I will be arrested by the ED.”

She accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to intimidate the AAP by leveraging investigative agencies. Atishi asserted the party’s determination not to succumb to such pressure, affirming their allegiance to Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership and the principles of democracy.

In a bold statement, she predicted the arrest of more AAP leaders, including Raghav Chadha and Saurabh Bharadwaj, in the two months leading up to the general elections. Atishi alleged that this was part of a concerted effort by the BJP and the ED to weaken the party.

Referring to the ED’s mention of her and Saurabh Bharadwaj’s names in court, Atishi pointed out the long-standing nature of the statement used as a basis for their involvement. She claimed it was an attempt to target the next line of AAP leadership following the arrests of prominent members.

Meanwhile, the ED informed the court on Monday about Arvind Kejriwal’s statement during custody, emphasizing his limited interaction with former AAP communication-in-charge Vijay Nair. The agency highlighted evidence suggesting Nair’s close association with the AAP leadership and his involvement in the alleged irregularities.

Kejriwal’s judicial custody till April 15 stems from his alleged involvement in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. While not named in the initial FIRs, his name surfaced in the ED’s chargesheet, indicating communication with key accused individuals.

Despite these challenges, the AAP remains steadfast in its commitment to its principles and objectives under Kejriwal’s leadership.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj asks TDP’s move to field excise policy case witness’ father in LS polls

March 30, 2024, 2:26 pm

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj raised concerns on Saturday regarding the decision of BJP ally TDP to nominate Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, father of Raghav Manguta Reddy, as its candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. Bharadwaj pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP would be endorsing a key witness against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by campaigning for Reddy.

“We informed you about Sharat Reddy’s association with the BJP. Despite being arrested in a money laundering case, he contributed funds to the BJP. Today, we’re discussing ex-YSRCP MP Magunta Reddy and his son Raghav Manguta Reddy. The NDA member TDP has now nominated him (Magunta Reddy) as its Lok Sabha candidate. This implies that PM Modi and the entire BJP will be soliciting votes for someone who is a crucial witness against (Delhi CM) Arvind Kejriwal,” Bharadwaj stated.

TDP, an ally of the BJP, has put forward Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy as its candidate from the Ongole Lok Sabha constituency. Reddy and his son transitioned to TDP from the YSR Congress last year. Reddy, a four-time MP from Ongole, was implicated in the liquor policy case, while his son acted as an approver in the excise policy case.

Arvind Kejriwal, currently in the Enforcement Directorate’s custody related to the liquor policy case, mentioned Reddy during his testimony before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Thursday. Kejriwal recounted an encounter where he explained to Reddy that land matters fell under the jurisdiction of the Lieutenant Governor (LG), not his office. Subsequently, Kejriwal’s son was arrested after the ED raided their premises.

Kejriwal asserted that Reddy altered his statement once his son was apprehended, leading to his son’s release and implying an ulterior motive behind the ED’s actions.

Kejriwal questioned why only one of Reddy’s statements was included in the ED report, suggesting that all three statements should have been presented to the court for impartial judgment.

Arvind Kejriwal was detained by the Enforcement Directorate earlier this month in connection with a money laundering inquiry related to the Delhi excise policy case.

AAP Ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj detained as party protests arrest of Kejriwal

March 22, 2024, 12:01 pm

Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Delhi Ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, were detained by Delhi police during a party protest against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest on Friday.

“We will state before the Supreme Court that Arvind Kejriwal should be allowed to meet his lawyer and family and also allowed to carry out his official work. Kejriwal’s family has been put under house arrest,” said Saurabh Bharadwaj.

The AAP held a protest at the ITO in the national capital against CM Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED in the excise policy case.

Atishi, in a post on X, said she has been detained by Delhi Police while peacefully protesting at ITO.

“I have been detained by Delhi Police while peacefully protesting at ITO. First, these people arrest the Chief Minister of Delhi in a false case, then the peaceful protesters are also being arrested. If this is not the murder of democracy then what is it?” Atishi posted on X.

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the ED in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case linked to a money laundering case.

A special bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh, and Bela Trivedi will hear the matter today.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioned Kejriwal’s plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for an urgent hearing.

“If this process goes on, before the first vote is cast, a lot of senior leaders will be behind bars. Please take it up,” Singhvi told the bench.

The petition was filed by Kejriwal, challenging the arrest by the ED last night subsequent to his arrest.

On Thursday, the Delhi High Court refused to grant Kejriwal any protection from coercive action in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Kejriwal had moved the court in the wake of the ninth issued by the ED, asking him to appear before it on Thursday.

The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped. AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in judicial custody in the case.

Security tightened outside Delhi CM’s residence amid AAP’s allegations of possible arrest

January 4, 2024, 10:39 am

After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers claimed, citing unidentified inputs, that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is likely to arrest the AAP convener today, security was stepped up outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s home on Thursday morning. These accusations follow the Delhi Chief Minister’s failure to appear for his third summons from the ED on Wednesday. On December 22, 2018, the Enforcement Department (ED) sent CM Kejriwal a third summons in relation to the Delhi liquor scam case, requesting that he appear before the agency on January 3.

Taking to the social media platform X, AAP leader and Delhi’s Law and PWD Minister, Atishi on Wednesday, said, “News coming in that ED is going to raid@ArvindKejriwal’s residence tomorrow morning. Arrest likely.”
Minutes after Atishi’s post, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj also posted on X, claiming speculations about Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED.
“It is heard that tomorrow morning, ED is going to reach the house of Chief Minister Kejriwal and arrest him,” Bharadwaj said in his post.
Kejriwal, in his reply to the ED, expressed his readiness to cooperate with the investigation but declined to appear on the summoned date, calling the notice “illegal.” Kejriwal further questioned agency for not responding to his earlier replies when the summons was sent to him and he had raised certain queries on the nature of the agency’s investigation.
In his written reply to the ED the Delhi CM said “As a premier investigating agency the non-disclosure and non-response approach adopted by you cannot sustain the test of law, equity or justice. Your obstinacy tantamount to assuming the role of judge, jury and executioner at the same time which is not acceptable in our country governed by the rule of law.”

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj charges BJP MLAs of misleading House regarding winter deaths in national capital

December 18, 2023, 5:54 pm

The national capital’s minister for Delhi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, charged on Monday that BJP members had misled the Delhi Assembly by providing “inaccurate” information regarding fatalities brought on by the cold. He suggested that the privileges committee be consulted on the issue.

BJP MLAs protested outside Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Friday over alleged government inaction on deaths due to the cold.
Citing a report from the Delhi Police, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said 203 homeless people have died on the streets of Delhi in one month.
“I think this matter should be referred to the privileges committee,” Saurabh Bharadwaj said.
“Assemblies learn from what happens in Parliament. In Parliament, AAP MP Raghav Chadha suggested the names of some people and he was suspended. It was said that he would remain suspended until the decision of the privileges committee,” the minister added.

Meanwhile, a cold wave has gripped Delhi and parts of NCR as the minimum temperature recorded was 6.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road on Monday morning by the Indian Meteorological Department.
As the temperature dipped in Delhi, people were seen sitting by the bonfire in a bid to keep themselves warm. People took refuge at a night shelter in AIIMS.

Amid CBI summons to Kejriwal, AAP called 1-day special assembly session on Monday

April 16, 2023, 2:43 pm

The Delhi government has called for a one-day extraordinary assembly session on Monday at 11:00 a.m. This comes in the middle of the UT’s ongoing political turmoil, following the CBI’s summons of the Delhi CM in connection with the excise policy fraud.

The CBI called Kejriwal to its headquarters on Sunday at 11 a.m. as part of its investigation into the now-cancelled excise scheme. The agency phoned him because he was a witness in the case rather than an accused in it.

According to a statement provided by the assembly secretariat, “the Legislative Assembly sitting will begin at 11:00 AM and will continue until the business fixed for the day is completed.”

The AAP had previously attacked the BJP, claiming that the party had singled it out for speaking out against corruption. AAP cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a statement “This incident is unprecedented.

And this should be discussed in the assembly. We will have views of all MLAs who are representing various constituencies in Delhi and know their perspective about this issue in the upcoming session.” Meanwhile, the BJP claimed that the Delhi Chief Minister was implicated in the matter and was “wearing Sisodia’s gloves.”

Let us remind you, Kejriwal’s summons comes only days after AAP was designated as a national party.

Delhi mayor election: No polls; House adjourned after ruckus

January 24, 2023, 11:40 am

Due to a continuous uproar in the house of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has been adjourned. The house adjourned after continuous uproar by BJP councilors and again Mayor’s election could not be held on Tuesday.

Earlier, the elections for the coveted posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) started on Tuesday.

After the ruckus created by Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party councilors nearly three weeks ago the process was adjourned.

Meanwhile, at the Civic center, heavy security was seen deployed, and after oaths are administered in the House to aldermen and the newly elected councilors the mayoral elections will begin.

Moreover, BJP councilor Satya Sharma will preside over the house who has been appointed presiding officer by the lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena.

“Today BJP has brought force with sticks to take possession of Municipal Corporation. Have you seen this in any House?” AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned the heavy security deployment.

However, AAP has fielded Aaley Mohammad Iqbal and the BJP has fielded Ram Nagar councilor Kamal Bagri for the deputy mayor post.