Delhi politics
BJP Secures 7 Seats in Delhi Municipal By-Polls as AAP Claims 3 and Congress Returns with 1
Dec 03, 2025 02:25 pm CST
In the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi by-elections, BJP dominated with 7 seat victories, maintaining their control with 122 of 250 total seats. AAP secured 3 seats, while Congress made a notable comeback by winning one seat after previous electoral struggles. The by-polls served as a successful first major test for Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership, with parties trading some wards while maintaining overall power balance in the municipal corporation.
Delhi's Kejriwal and Sisodia Skip Second Privileges Committee Meeting on 'Phansi Ghar' Probe
Nov 21, 2025 01:39 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia have skipped the Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee meeting for the second time regarding the controversial "Phansi Ghar" inauguration probe. Kejriwal has challenged the committee's authority in a written response, calling the inquiry "legally unsustainable" while arguing that the current assembly cannot exercise privilege jurisdiction over actions of the dissolved previous assembly.
Delhi's 'Phansi Ghar' Controversy: Privilege Committee Summons Kejriwal and Sisodia Over Historical Authenticity Dispute
Nov 07, 2025 01:05 pm CST
The Delhi Assembly's 'Phansi Ghar' (gallows chamber) has become the center of a heated political dispute, with the BJP-led Privilege Committee summoning former AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The controversy focuses on whether the structure, inaugurated in 2022, is an authentic historical site or a fabricated representation that misused public funds. While the BJP claims historical distortion, AAP defends the site's significance in representing India's colonial past.
BJP Accuses Kejriwal of New "Sheesh Mahal" in Chandigarh: AAP Denies Allegations and Demands Proof
Oct 31, 2025 08:06 pm CST
The "sheeshmahal" controversy has reignited as the BJP shares images of an alleged luxury mansion in Chandigarh's Sector 2, claiming it was allocated to Arvind Kejriwal by the Punjab government. The BJP accuses the former Delhi CM of building another lavish residence after vacating his controversial Delhi bungalow. AAP has swiftly denied these allegations, challenging the BJP to provide evidence and questioning why the BJP-controlled Chandigarh administration would permit such construction. This political clash follows AAP's significant electoral defeat in Delhi, where the "sheeshmahal" corruption narrative played a crucial role.
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.