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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
  • Abbreviation AAP
  • Founder Arvind Kejriwal And Others
  • Founded 26 November 2012;, 12 years, 65 days Ago
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 206, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi, Delhi India-110002
  • Eci Status National Party
  • Ideology Welfarism, Indian Nationalism, Populism, Secularism

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 31 Jan 2025
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was founded in November 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal, emerging from the India Against Corruption movement led by activist Anna Hazare. The party aimed to combat corruption and promote transparency in governance. AAP’s symbol, the broom, signifies its commitment to “cleaning ...

AAM AADMI PARTY NEWS

Video of Punjab AAP MLA’s son firing gunshots at a party goes viral; 'it's a toy gun', claims Jiwan Singh Sangowal

October 18, 2025 10:06 am

Police sources said that the incident happened during a pre-wedding party at Gill village of Ludhiana district a few days ago. Jiwan Singh Sangowal said it was the handiwork of Opposition parties.

AAP leader, workers booked for using govt boat for rescue ops to hold protest at flooded underbridge 

October 01, 2025 4:09 pm

In his police complaint, Akhodar village sarpach says he was unaware that it was for protest    

BJP leader assault case: ‘BJP, police officials tried to suppress my voice’: MLA Vasava garlanded by AAP leaders after release from jail

September 24, 2025 8:33 pm

He was granted bail by Gujarat High Court earlier this week in a case based on a complaint by BJP leader Sanjay Vasava, which includes an attempt to murder charge

Senior advocate withdraws from defending detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik: ‘His utterances are…’

September 18, 2025 6:13 pm

Claims he has come across certain video clips showing the Jammu legislator making objectionable statements

Cong to AAP govt: fix deadline for transfer of compensation directly into farmers’ accounts

September 09, 2025 7:50 am

The government has "forgotten" the livestock losses to the farmers which run into lakhs of rupees, Warring said in a statement.

Why AAP top brass has left party's Punjab leaders in choppy waters

August 22, 2025 2:05 pm

While having been in line of Opposition's fire for being “remote-controlled” by Delhi AAP brass, the Punjab party unit has also seen growing unease among a section of its leaders and ministers over the perceived “power shift”

Local bodies elections in mind, AAP Gujarat unit exhorts citizens to join politics, send details through WhatsApp

August 21, 2025 10:21 pm

At present, the AAP has 13 municipal councillors in Surat and one in Gandhinagar. Party also keen to welcome BJP, Congress leaders in its fold, says Surat AAP president

AAP raises doubts over civic polls credibility, wants multi-member ward plan scrapped

August 18, 2025 9:39 pm

AAP said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has itself mandated VVPAT use in all Parliamentary and Assembly elections.

Sanitation workers, govt school teachers forced to attend PM's event, claims AAP

August 18, 2025 4:51 am

While the AAP called the move an “insult to the teaching profession” and “coercion of government staff”, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) rejected the claims, saying that no such orders were issued.

'Saam, daam, dand, bhed': After land pooling, another self-goal by AAP in Punjab, thanks to Manish Sisodia

August 17, 2025 5:46 pm

The BJP, Congress and the Akali Dal have attacked the AAP over its strategy to retain power in Punjab after the 2027 Assembly elections.

AAM AADMI PARTY PHOTOS

In pics: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's residence raided by CBI

August 19, 2022 1:56 pm

CBI raids Manish Sisodia: ‘It is unfortunate that those who do work in the country are harassed like this. That is why our country has not become number 1 until today,’ the Deputy CM said.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ties the knot with Gurpreet Kaur

July 07, 2022 3:50 pm

In a low-key ceremony with only a few invited guests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will marry Gurpreet Kaur, a doctor, at his home on Thursday.

Tajinder Singh Bagga returns home: his arrest and the chaos that followed

May 07, 2022 12:07 pm

BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga's arrest has led to Delhi police filing a case against Punjab police.

Days after violence, demolition drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

April 20, 2022 5:16 pm

Jahangirpuri demolition drive: The anti-encroachment drive continued even after Supreme Court's instruction to halt it.

AAP's Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Punjab CM

March 16, 2022 5:15 pm

Chanting 'Jo Bole So Nihal' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', Bhagwant Mann thanked the people who attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Election results: BJP, AAP celebrate wins with sweets, slogans, colours

March 10, 2022 10:10 pm

Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will come back to power in Uttar Pradesh with an overwhelming majority and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to sweep Punjab. Workers in UP and Punjab gathered to celebrate the possible wins.

Delhi MCD Election Results 2021: AAP celebrates big win in Delhi MCD bypolls

March 03, 2021 7:41 pm

Delhi MCD Election Results 2021: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won four wards and Congress one in the municipal bypoll elections announced on Wednesday. The BJP drew a blank.

Delhi's top seven: CM Arvind Kejriwal, cabinet ministers take charge of office

February 19, 2020 6:48 am

The Indian Express tracks the six Delhi ministers and the key areas they will prioritise over the next five years.

Ramlila Maidan preps up for Arvind Kejriwal's third oath ceremony

February 15, 2020 8:57 pm

A multi-level security arrangement is in place ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of chief minister-elect Arvind Kejriwal at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday.

AAM AADMI PARTY VIDEOS

Delhi Police committed to women safety: Bassi

February 08, 2016 9:27 am

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Commenting on the summon issued by Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) for not sharing the data regarding crimes against women in Delhi, Commissioner B.S. Bassi on Monday said that city's police force is committed towards safety of women, adding that exchange of documents among two government organisations is a dignified process. Bassi is due to appear before the DCW at 4pm today for producing the required records and explaining the "unreasonable" delay in the sharing of data. The DCW has informed the Delhi Police that it is conducting a detailed study on women's safety in the national capital for which it needs the information to make appropriate recommendations to the AAP Government.

Delhi Police committed for security of every citizen: BS Bassi

January 19, 2016 10:04 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Tuesday refuted the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) allegation that they were part of the alleged conspiracy behind the ink-attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Delhi Commissioner of Police BS Bassi on Tuesday said that Delhi Police was committed to provide security to every citizen of Delhi and the question of entering into any conspiracy to cause any harm does not arise. He added that even that day appropriate security was given to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjriwal.

Stop planting fake news through papers: Ashutosh tells BS Bassi

January 19, 2016 9:01 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Ashutosh on Tuesday alleged that Delhi police Commissioner BS Bassi has been planting fake news through papers in connection with the ink attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Ashutosh added that Bassi should disclose the name of the police personnel, who was asked to get off the stage. He further accused Delhi Commissioner for compromising the security of Delhi CM by disclosing minor details of security in public.

Kejriwal politicizing soldiers' sacrifices: BJP

January 15, 2016 7:09 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kohli questioned the integrity of Aam Admi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his statement promising rupees one crore to the Pathankot attack martyr’s family provided they came to power in Punjab. He accused the AAP of reducing the supreme sacrifice of the Army men to ‘votes and politics’. Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi on the other hand extended support towards Kejriwal and said that he did nothing wrong by raising such a statement. He said it was common during the elections for politicians to voice such sentiments.

No medicines will be 'out of stock 'from next month: Kejriwal

January 11, 2016 3:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that, no medicine in Delhi Government hospitals will be out of stock from February 1, 2016. He further said that the medicines available in the government hospitals are genuine.

Trial period of Odd-Even formula not extended: Gopal Rai

January 09, 2016 11:33 am

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said that there are no changes to the 15-day trial period plan of the Odd-Even formula.He added that all the figures collected by the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) have been submitted to the Supreme Court and the court has taken time till December 11 to give its verdict.

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