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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Our duty to question pain faced by people": Delhi Congress slams govt over 'unfulfilled' promises, deteriorating law and order
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Thursday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi for failing to deliver on key election promises and for the 'deteriorating' law and order of the national capital. Yadav further said that it is the party's 'duty' to question the pain faced by the people of Delhi as the BJP-led government completes 100 days here. 'We are constantly asking this question to the government of Delhi that you promised to give 2,500 rupees to women, where is that? You said that the cylinder will be given for five hundred rupees, where is that? You said that cylinder will be given in Holi, where is that?' the Delhi Congress president told ANI. Decrying the law and order situation in the national capital, he claimed that multiple rape, murders happen here, with Delhi becoming a 'drug capital.' 'Today, six rapes happen in Delhi (daily), murders happen, there are three robberies, with chain snatching we don't even know. Delhi has become the capital of drugs today. Where are you? You also have a central government and the corporation, but have you done any work for the betterment of Delhi? If you keep talking schemes, keep holding meetings, then it is not going to do good to the people of Delhi,' he said. 'With the completion of 100 days (of Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government), it is our duty to question the pain faced by the people of Delhi,' he added. He claimed that Congress used to 'rule the hearts of people,' referencing the 15 years of Sheila Dikshit as Chief Minister, adding, 'We used to rule in the hearts of the people of Delhi before, we have a place in the hearts of Delhi. We have been raising our voice continuously in the past and will continue to raise the issues in the same way.' Yadav further attacked former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that after losing elections, he had 'completely disappeared.' He claimed that while Congress is helping the people, AAP is running away from elections. '(Arvind) Kejriwal has disappeared from Delhi like it is said that 'gadhe ke sar se seengh gayab ho jate hai' (like how horns disappear from a donkey's head). Law and order deteriorate in Delhi, and the opposition is not angry. Who will raise their voice? Congress does. The prices of milk rise in Delhi, or water fills in Delhi, Congress is on the streets helping, while AAP has disappeared. After three consecutive years in the corporation, today they run away from the elections,' he said. Earlier on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised her cabinet ministers for their efforts and affirmed her government's commitment to development. 'We are very happy and satisfied that the rights the people of Delhi deserve are being delivered with full dedication by the government. And surely, as Viksit Bharat progresses, Viksit Delhi will also move forward and witness significant development,' CM Gupta said. The results of the Delhi Assembly elections, announced on February 8, saw the BJP secure a decisive mandate by winning 48 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was pushed into the opposition with 22 seats, while the Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive time. (ANI
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Self-congratulatory report card: AAP slams BJP govt's 100 days in power; Cong says ‘deserves zero rating'
The AAP delivered a scathing 'failed' verdict on the BJP's 100-day performance after forming a government in Delhi. The Delhi Congress also issued a list of 'sins' of the government. AAP Delhi convenor Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the government of abandoning key welfare schemes, failing to deliver poll promises, and claimed that the party pushed Delhiites into distress. In a letter to CM Rekha Gupta, Bharadwaj wrote, 'The BJP government has completed 100 days in Delhi, but in these 100 days, the people of Delhi have had to endure many hardships. Delhi is experiencing long and frequent power cuts. Electricity prices have gone up significantly. Private schools have started arbitrarily increasing fees.' At a press conference, Bharadwaj said, 'We've seen in films that mischievous children who fail in school sometimes make their own fake report cards. A similar mischievous children's government is currently running Delhi… How is it possible that the same child who gave the exam also creates their own report card and declares they passed?' Listing several questions for the BJP government, Bharadwaj said, 'Where is the Rs 2,500 promised to women? Today is May 30, and there's no trace of it.' He further questioned, 'When will 10,000 bus marshals, rendered jobless by the L-G, be reinstated and given permanent jobs as promised?' The AAP leader also questioned fee hikes in private schools, and the BJP's failure to roll back school fees despite claiming audits: 'Under BJP rule, loot is the system; private schools have hiked fees in an inhumane manner.' On healthcare, Bharadwaj said, 'The BJP government scrapped Farishtey Yojana and Daak Yojana, which provided free treatment at private hospitals for the poor… Hundreds of accident victims have not received treatment. This is the direct impact of the BJP shutting down the scheme.' Bharadwaj said the 'Report Card' would be sent to all MLAs, MPs, and members of the media. 'We cannot let this self-assessment fool the public. Delhi deserves better,' he said. Addressing the media at Rajiv Bhawan, Delhi unit chief Devender Yadav alleged that the Rekha Gupta government had failed on all fronts and claimed it deserved a 'zero' rating for its performance so far. 'The people of Delhi voted the BJP to power after 27 years with great hope, but all they have received in return are false claims and betrayal,' Yadav said. He listed what he termed the '10 sins' of the new government: accused the government's Rs 1 lakh crore budget of being misleading, questioned the allocation of Z-Plus security to the Delhi BJP president, allegation of indulging in large-scale corruption in electricity procurement, criticism over the appointment Kapil Mishra as a minister who has previously been accused in communal riots, of rebranding existing schemes instead of initiating original ones, and for endangering the livelihood of the poor through a crackdown on street vending, among others.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Today in Politics: PM Modi may meet CMs of four states over Polavaram project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a high-level meeting with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh on Wednesday to discuss the Polavaram Project. This will be the first time that the Prime Minister will directly engage in talks with all four states on this matter. The meeting assumes significance as the project, a multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric venture in Andhra Pradesh, has been mired in disputes for years. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana have raised objections, and related petitions are currently under consideration in the Supreme Court. The Polavaram Project has sparked concerns in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, particularly over flooding risks and potential displacement in tribal-dominated areas. With the Prime Minister stepping in directly, stakeholders are hopeful for a breakthrough, or at least a clearer roadmap to address long-standing issues. Nara Lokesh may be named TDP working president All eyes will be on the ongoing annual Mahanadu of the TDP on Wednesday as the party looks set to announce Nara Lokesh as its working president, effectively putting him just after Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief in the party hierarchy. The party will also deliberate on 14 key draft resolutions, ahead of the NDA government in the state completing its first year in power in the state. The resolutions cover governance achievements and vision-based initiatives, including the government's accomplishments in the last year, work done on accelerated irrigation projects, including river interlinking and Godavari water to Banakacharla, the development of the capital city, Amaravati, etc. It will also include discussions on education reforms, women and youth empowerment, power sector reforms, turning agriculture profitable using technology, and strengthening law and order by cracking down on the mafia. Delhi Congress to hold Jai Hind Sabha The Delhi Congress on Wednesday will organise a Jai Hind Sabha to honour the armed forces for their valour in Operation Sindoor. Senior leaders like AICC treasurer and Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Maken and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot will address the gathering. – With PTI inputs
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP spent more than AAP on Holi celebrations at Assembly: Congress RTI reply
NEW DELHI: The newly formed BJP government spent Rs 8.5 lakh on a Holi Milan celebration held at the Delhi Assembly this year—over seven times higher than the expenditure under the previous AAP administration, which spent Rs 91,000 in 2022 and Rs 1.16 lakh in 2023. The information was revealed in response to an RTI query filed by the Delhi Congress. 'According to information accessed by Delhi Congress through its RTI (Rights to Information) Cell from the Delhi Assembly Secretariat, the BJP Government spent Rs 8,42,787 for the 'Holi Milan' celebration held at the Delhi Assembly within one month after the formation of the Government,' the party said in a statement. The RTI reply has also revealed that the AAP Government had spent Rs 91,313 in 2022 and Rs 1,16,842 in 2023 for Holi celebrations, it added. According to the break-up provided in the RTI reply by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat, Rs 7,500 was spent for purchasing 'gulal' (coloured powder) and Rs 4,22,500 for refreshments, spent by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Department. However, no information was provided on how the rest of the more than Rs 4 lakh was spent for the Holi Milan celebration.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SEC withheld EVM details, alleges Cong
New Delhi: The Delhi Congress on Saturday alleged that the state election commission (SEC) refused to share the serial number, make, and the name of the manufacturing company of the electronic voting machines that will be used in the bypolls in 12 municipal wards in the SEC, however, refuted the charge and said all necessary information was provided to the delegation of the political Delhi Congress, in a statement, said its delegation went to the SEC for a first-level check of the EVMs, which will be used in the bypolls. The party said that it wrote a letter to the election panel on May 5 and then again on May 9 to seek the information, but it was not provided."The delegation participated in the FLC today, but under protest," the party SEC official, however, said the make of the EVM and the name of the company were informed to the party as soon as a letter was received from it. "The serial numbers of those EVMs are provided, which are finally selected to be used in the election. It was only the first-level check today," the official said. tnn
