India Political Highlights | BJP, JD(S) leaders meet to discuss strategies ahead of Karnataka AssemblyThis blog is now closed. Newly-elected Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has suspended 21 AAP MLAs, including LoP Atishi, Gopal Rai from the House for 2 days. CM Rekha Gupta also tabled 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' report in Delhi Assembly today, which said that the government suffered cumulative losses of over Rs 2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 excise policy. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut praised CM Fadnavis for not clearing some 'undesirable names' suggested by ministers for appointing Personal Assistants (PAs) and Officers on Special Duty. That's all for today, we will be back tomorrow with more political updates. Thank you and goodnight!
'Chanting Constitution just lip service for Congress, local bodies have no democracy,' says H D Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said, the Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, always chant the Constitution ‘mantra’, but they have denied democracy to local bodies, including Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and panchayats, over the past several years.
Congress leaders in Kerala soften their stance against Tharoor
Despite causing damage to the party, Congress leaders in Kerala are soft in their approach towards party MP Shashi Tharoor. While AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said that the Congress party would not sideline any one for criticizing the workings of the party, Ramesh Chennithala on the other hand justified Tharoor's actions and said that the latest controversial interview was taken before Tharoor met the top brass, including Rahul Gandhi.
Since when did samajwadis start respecting Ambedkar, SP govt planned to demolish memorials: UP CM
"Since when did 'samajwadis' start respecting Ambedkar?" Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked on Monday as he took a dig at the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of renaming Kannauj Medical College and having plans to demolish Ambedkar memorials for marriage halls during its rule.
'Under PM Modi's leadership, Bihar's double-engine govt will achieve new heights of development,' says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The CAG report will expose the blatant corruption of Arvind Kejriwal led AAP-da party: BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari
We stand firmly with Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and AAP. No MLA is going anywhere: Harpal Singh Cheema on Partap Singh Bajwa's claims
Arvind Kejriwal has been out of power due to corruption, criminal mindset, intention to deceive: Manoj Tiwari
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets supporters at her residence
Mamata Banerjee can't do anything else... she can only bribe people. It is her 'dole politics': BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
The result of the 'AAP-da' government has been disastrous. The CAG report will reveal everything: Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh
CAG report is a list of the black deeds of AAP: Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva
On the CAG report to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly today, Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva, says "CAG report is a list of the black deeds of AAP. We had promised the people of Delhi during the elections that whoever has committed corruption will have to answer. Today, we hope that after the speech of LG, when the CAG report will be tabled, all their black deeds will come before the people of Delhi..."
Arvind Kejriwal had kept the report hidden all this time because he knew his loot, scams, and corruption would be exposed: Manjinder Singh Sirsa on CAG report
"Today, the CAG report, which exposed the scams of Arvind Kejriwal's government, will be tabled in the Delhi Assembly. Arvind Kejriwal had kept it hidden for the last 3 years... 14 such reports will be tabled one by one... Arvind Kejriwal had kept the report hidden all this time because he knew his loot, scams, and corruption would be exposed..." he said.
The effect of AAP's defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections is being seen in Punjab as well: BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Sharma
Today, the people of Delhi, through the CAG report, will know what the person who was in power for 10-12 years has done for them: BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht
Partap Singh Bajwa should think about his party: Punjab Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk
On Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa's claims, Punjab Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk says, "...The people of Punjab do not take these kinds of claims seriously. Half of the house of Partap Singh Bajwa is in the BJP. There are talks of him also being in contact with the BJP...Partap Singh Bajwa should think about his party..."
All the corruption done by them (AAP) will be recovered from them: BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi
On the CAG report to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly today, BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi says, "We are prepared, CAG report will be tabled today. All the corruption done by them (AAP) will be recovered from them. Investigation will be done on the basis of the CAG report and more than half of their ministers will be sent to jail..."
We will see how the people of Delhi, taxpayers were looted by the AAP government: Parvesh Verma
From Arvind Kejriwal to Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to Somnath Bharti, everyone will be sent to jail: BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay on the CAG report to be tabled in the Delhi Assembly today
Without Congress, it is very difficult to defeat the BJP. There is an alliance in Bihar and the Congress party will never it: Pappu Yadav
BJP is only trying to create a narrative,” AAP chief national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on CAG report to be tabled in the Assembly today
Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad's son Tej Pratap Yadav, daughter Hema Yadav in land-for-jobs 'scam'
Delhi court summons former rail minister Lalu Prasad in land-for-jobs 'scam'
AAP MLAs raising slogans during LG VK Saxena's address marshalled out of Delhi Assembly.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta expelled 12 AAP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, from the House for the day for raising slogans during Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's address.
We welcome the CAG report. Their (BJP) lies will be exposed infront of everyone: AAP MLA Gopal Rai
AAP MLA Gopal Rai says, "We welcome the CAG report. Their (BJP) lies will be exposed infront of everyone. We want that the report be tabled in the Assembly, and we will discuss over it. However, they have shown their intention yesterday by removing the photo of Babasaheb Ambedkar and replacing it with Modiji's photo."
Corruption-free governance, women empowerment, clean Delhi, rejuvenation of Yamuna, clean drinking water focus areas of govt: L-G Saxena
Continuous clashes, blame game in past 10 years hurt Delhi; my govt to work in coordination with Centre, other states: L-G Saxena
UP Assembly Session: “‘Kans’ was the king but had the fear that his existence might end if Krishna took birth. It’s the same situation here,” says LoP and Samajwadi Party leader Mata Prasad.
My govt will adopt 'Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra' as document for policy guidance and fulfil all promises made to people: L-G Saxena
The Aam Aadmi Party gagged the CAG reports and made sure they were never made public: BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met BJP National President JP Nadda at State Guest House, Patna and discussed the future strategy of NDA in Bihar
The meeting of the Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, started in Parliament House Annex
It has become the Opposition's habit to only level allegations and run away: Chirag Paswan
They (BJP) hate Dr BR Ambedkar, but the country will not accept this: AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha
I urge the people of Bihar to vote for Bihar CM Nishant Kumar as he has done a lot of development in the state: CM Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar
Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Randeep Surjewala, LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary and other leaders arrive to attend Joint Parliament Committee meeting on ’One Nation One Election’ related bill.
AAP MLA Gopal Rai also suspended from the legislative assembly by Speaker Vijender Gupta
These CAG reports will show a mirror to the dreaded scams and scandal-ridden 11-year-old misrule of AAP: BJP Spokesperson CR Kesavan
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables the CAG report on Excise Policy 2024
This Legislative Assembly is not for BJP's 'dadagiri': Rajasthan Cong chief Govind Singh Dotasara on 6 Congress MLAs suspended from the Assembly
Rajasthan Congress MLAs protest following the suspension of their MLAs from the Legislative Assembly
They (AAP MLAs) continuously disrupted the LG's address... The House will function following the rule of law: BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay
The government does not want a smooth session of the assembly: Sachin Pilot
BJP has replaced the portrait of Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar with that of PM Narendra Modi...Does the BJP think that PM Modi is greater than Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar: Atishsi
CM Rekha Gupta tables 'Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' report in assembly
Sanjay Raut praised Devendra Fadnavis yet again for not clearing some names of PAs and OSDs suggested by ministers
Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Nachiyaar resigns from the BJP's primary membership. She says, "Three-language imposition is wrong."
They (BJP) don't want any discussion in the House as they are not able to give any answers: Ashok Gehlot
The LoP, i.e. me, and five other opposition leaders had requested the President, Speaker of the assembly, CM, and Chief Secretary to table the report as it was not tabled since 2017-18: Vijender Gupta
We also want the CAG report to be tabled so that the truth comes out: Gopal Rai
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike leaders and workers hold protest over ongoing tensions between pro-Kannada and Pro-Marathi groups
When the Samajwadi Party was in power, only people associated with the Samajwadi Party were given money: Yogi Adityanath
Delhi govt suffered losses of Rs 2,000 crore due to liquor policy: CAG report
TN CM Stalin announces convening all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss Lok Sabha delimitation
We are ready for another language war: TN CM Stalin in Chennai
BJP government removed the portraits of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh. If they will insult our great leaders, will our party not raise this issue in the assembly, asks Sanjay Singh
Samajwadi Party and Congress only want to defame India. Their fight may be against BJP, but sometimes by fighting against BJP, they go against India: Yogi Adityanath
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma chairs meeting of BJP MLAs in Jaipur
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leaves without replying when asked about BJP's allegation about his foreign visit to the Maldives.
"Does BJP think Modi is greater than Ambedkar?" Atishi questions amid portrait row
"Sabka saath, vikas, vishwas, prayas aur samman will be our guiding factor": LG VK Saxena
We are facing a situation where there may be a possible decrease in parliament seats in Tamil Nadu due to less population: Stalin
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin says, "India's big goal was to control its population. Tamil Nadu has achieved huge success in this. We are facing a situation where there may be a possible decrease in parliament seats in Tamil Nadu due to less population...If this happens then there won't be 39 MPs but only 31 MPs from Tamil Nadu."
Lok Sabha delimitation hanging over southern states like sword: TN CM Stalin in Chennai
Delhi govt suffered losses of Rs 2,000 crore due to liquor policy: CAG report
Samajwadi Party left no stone unturned to defame Prayagraj. 'Jiski jaisi drishti waisi uski Srishti', said Yogi Adityanath
DMK MP Kanimozhi speaks on three language system
Kanimozhi says, “When the resolution was passed in the Parliament, it was clearly said that three language system can be adopted but the exemption is clearly given to state of Tamil Nadu. So, once that is agreed upon, going back on it is unnecessary and creates issues.”
They do not want us to speak: Ashok Gehlot on Rajasthan Assembly deadlock
Bihar govt has done lot for development of medical infrastructure in state: President Droupadi Murmu in Patna
Ruckus in Jharkhand assembly as BJP MLAs protest state board exam paper leak
The govt doesn’t want the Assembly to run and therefore is creating such issues. They do not have the right to disrespect Indira Gandhi: Sachin Pilot
We are ready for probe but what about the corruption of Modiji and Adaniji: Gopal Rai
AAP-da and the Congress parties both have hurt Punjab a lot: Tarun Chugh
On Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa's claims, BJP leader Tarun Chugh says, "AAP-da and the Congress parties both have hurt Punjab a lot. They did not do anything to tackle the drug menace, empower women, provide employment to youth, increase the income of the farmers...There is a long list of leaders from AAP and Congress who want to join the BJP..."
We condemn the statement he has made. We will complain to the Election Commission: Mahesh Kumar Goud over Bandi Sanjay's statement on MLC polls
The opposition wanted to deviate people's attention from their corruption. However, the CAG report has made it evident that there was huge corruption: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit arrived in Parliament House Annexe to give a presentation before the JPC on the One Nation One Election
What is the point of evidence/documents being in your house and not giving it to the investigative authorities: Priyank Kharge over HD Kumaraswamy's remarks on Lokayukta report
Delhi Assembly session extended by two days till March 3
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta suspend 21 AAP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly for the next 2 days till February 28
'CAG report mentions corruption during old excise policy, not new one under AAP': Atishi
Meeting of JPC on the One Nation One Election concludes, at Parliament House Annexe
BJP and JD(S) leaders hold meeting to discuss the strategies to be followed in both houses ahead of Karnataka Assembly session