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Hopes to gain from rift in Congress, anti-incumbency: Despite Punjab, Goa routs, AAP looks at Rajasthan 2018
Following its rout in Punjab and Goa, and a ‘below expectation’ performance in the Delhi municipal polls, the AAP had decided to focus its attention on governance in the Capital.
Wed, May 24, 2017
AAP hacks EVM prototype, EC says machine not ours
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal intervened to ask him to “clarify (to the House) that the code is candidate-specific and not for a party”.
Wed, May 10, 2017
AAP crisis: Kapil Mishra presses on for a probe, party suspends him
Crisis in AAP: The decision to suspend Mishra was taken late on Monday during a meeting of the AAP’s Political Affairs Committee at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence.
Tue, May 09, 2017
Before bitter fight, Kapil Mishra was CM Arvind Kejriwal’s man for making free water a reality
One of main poll planks for the AAP, when it contested the 2015 Assembly polls, was to provide free water, a promise that Arvind Kejriwal kept and has flaunted since.
Tue, May 09, 2017
Kapil Mishra often took on PM Modi, won praise for Twitter skills
Mishra’s grievance redressal of complaints received on social media, especially Twitter, won him much praise from the party leadership.
Mon, May 08, 2017
At the centre of storm, AAP tries to steady ship
Even Vishwas backers change line as party tries to put up united front
Mon, May 08, 2017
Tanker scam, proximity to Vishwas cited as reasons: Water Minister Kapil Mishra out of Kejriwal’s cabinet
Another reason being cited for Mishra’s removal was complaints from MLAs about dirty water and erratic water supply during the MCD polls, which may have hurt the party's prospects.
Sun, May 07, 2017
AAP crisis: Not the first time Kumar Vishwas has tried to assert himself
Since formation of the AAP government, as the party leadership became more well-defined, Vishwas increasingly found himself left out of a central role
Thu, May 04, 2017
AAP crisis: As Kumar Vishwas fumes, Arvind Kejriwal pays late-night visit to salve wounds
While their meeting was only minutes-long, Kejriwal soon emerged with Vishwas in tow.
Wed, May 03, 2017
War in AAP, Amanatullah Khan quits Political Affairs Committee
Political Affairs Committee (PAC) member Amanatullah Khan had criticised Kumar Vishwas, calling him agent of BJP
Tue, May 02, 2017
Kumar Vishwas outburst irks some AAP leaders
On Saturday, several top leaders expressed exasperation at Kumar Vishwas' out-of-turn comments and said he should have raised his concerns within “closed doors”.
Sun, Apr 30, 2017
MCD poll aftermath: Arvind Kejriwal should focus on governance, let Kumar Vishwas lead expansion, says AAP chorus
There has been increasing clamour within the party for a larger role for Vishwas, who has remained distant from AAP over the past year.
Sat, Apr 29, 2017
MCD poll results: AAP on course correction, to focus on home turf
The party is headed for a course correction, focusing on its home turf Delhi and deferring its expansion plans in other states.
Fri, Apr 28, 2017
MCD election results: Behind EVM din, calls for introspection in AAP
Setbacks in key constituencies, many leaders offer to resign; Kejriwal says will work with MCDs.
Thu, Apr 27, 2017
MCD polls: EVMs dominate talks during AAP huddle at Arvind Kejriwal house
Around 155 AAP members oversaw the polling process on Sunday and got back to Kejriwal Monday with feedback from the ground.
Tue, Apr 25, 2017
On polling day, AAP keeps up ‘faulty’ EVM attack, slams election body
‘We feel voters backed us, feedback has been positive... but that EVMs were faulty is an undeniable truth’
Mon, Apr 24, 2017
Affluent to working class, AAP manifesto targets all
“We will institute a single, unified public grievance helpline for the Delhi government and the MCD with a turnaround time of 48 hours,” Kejriwal announced
Thu, Apr 20, 2017
Meet AAP candidate Anita Ujjainwal who took on its chief Arvind Kejriwal in 2013 elections
Today Ujjainwal wears an AAP cap, and shares space with Kejriwal on posters and pamphlets.
Wed, Apr 19, 2017
Key to 50 seats on AAP radar: voters from Uttarakhand
With over 12 lakh voters dominating at least 50 municipal wards, the party is trying its best to reach out to the community since late last year.
Tue, Apr 18, 2017
In constituency where stone was hurled at him, Kejriwal finds bijli-paani gratitude
Sticking to the script, Kejriwal ran over the achievements of his two-year government, listing out the difference in power tariff between Delhi and other state capitals.
Tue, Apr 18, 2017
Delhi MCD polls: Arjuna awardee to doctors, parties roll out the big guns
The Indian Express speaks to a few candidates who have dedicated themselves to politics
Sat, Apr 15, 2017AAP loses Rajouri Garden, its candidate’s deposit and some face
Arvind Kejriwal remained silent.
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
Rajouri Garden bypoll: Amid dissent, Jarnail Singh says it was party’s call to send him to Punjab
Singh — a former journalist who catapulted to public attention in 2009 after he hurled a shoe at former Union Minister.
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
From hearse driver to filmmaker, the women leading MCD charge
While each party must give 136 seats to women, the BJP has fielded 138 women, the AAP 142 and the Congress 144.
Wed, Apr 12, 2017
MCD Polls: Confident of ‘aam aadmi’ votes, AAP woos migrants, those with property
In the run-up to the municipal polls, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s two major promises — waiving house tax and power and water subsidies for tenants.
Tue, Apr 11, 2017