Virendra Sachdeva
Delhi's Chhath Puja Controversy: AAP Accuses BJP of Creating 'Fake Yamuna Ghat' for PM Modi
Oct 27, 2025 10:59 am CST
A political controversy has erupted in Delhi as AAP accuses BJP of creating a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations, while ordinary devotees must use the polluted river. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Yamuna pollution and religious celebrations in the capital, with both parties exchanging accusations about environmental management and respect for cultural traditions.
Political Clash Over Delhi's Winter Pollution Plan: AAP and BJP Dispute Firecracker Regulations as Diwali Approaches
Oct 18, 2025 02:19 am CST
As Delhi faces seasonal smog warnings, AAP and BJP leaders are engaged in a heated political debate over air quality management ahead of Diwali. While AAP's Gopal Rai criticizes the government's last-minute green cracker licensing as ineffective, BJP's Virendra Sachdeva claims current pollution levels are lower than previous years, accusing AAP of spreading confusion to undermine Supreme Court rulings on firecrackers. With Delhi's AQI currently at 255 in the "poor" category, officials report active implementation of the 25-point Winter Action Plan involving mechanized sweepers, sprinklers, anti-smog guns, and enforcement teams throughout the city.
Veteran BJP Leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away at 93: A Legacy of Political Service and Leadership in Delhi
Sep 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Delhi's first BJP president, passed away at 93 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS. His political career spanned decades from Jan Sangh to BJP, serving as a five-time MP and two-time MLA. Prime Minister Modi and other leaders paid tributes to his contributions to Indian politics and his role in strengthening the party in Delhi.
PM Modi to Inaugurate New Five-Storey Delhi BJP Headquarters on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg
Sep 28, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi BJP's new 30,000 square feet headquarters on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the party's Delhi unit. The five-storey building, inspired by South Indian architecture, features modern amenities including an auditorium, dedicated spaces for party cells, and offices for senior leadership, consolidating all organizational divisions under one roof after 35 years of operating from temporary locations.
Delhi Chief Minister Warns Party Workers Against Pasting Posters With Her Photos
Sep 24, 2025 02:39 am CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued a warning on Tuesday against the defacement of property and called on party workers to refrain from pasting posters with her photos in them.