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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'We always exposed BJP's vote theft, but Congress remained silent': AAP's Priyanka Kakkar
Priyanka Kakkar (File photo/ANI) Amid the row erupted over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" allegations, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar on Tuesday alleged that a "massive vote theft scam" is currently underway in the country and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "stealing votes" during the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Kakkar also expressed disappointment over the Congress party's silence on alleged electoral irregularities in Delhi, despite raising similar concerns in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Speaking to ANI, the AAP leader said, "We stand with the country. Currently, a massive vote theft scam is underway in the country. AAP had shown how they (BJP) stole votes in the Delhi Assembly elections... We have always exposed the BJP's vote theft, but Congress has always remained silent on this issue." "Even today, when Congress raises the issue of SIR in Karnataka or Maharashtra, they still fail to acknowledge vote theft in Delhi. It is very unfortunate that at that time, they supported the BJP and said that whether someone's name is on the voter list or not, it doesn't matter to the public. This is very unfortunate," Kakkar added. Earlier today, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge joined fellow INDIA bloc members in staging a protest in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo by Taboola by Taboola Several Opposition MPs arrived wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan '124 Not Out'. Prominent leaders such as Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), MP Supriya Sule, and DMK MP Kanimozhi also protested on the issue. On Monday, in a show of unity, the INDIA bloc MPs took out a march from the Parliament to the EC headquarters in Delhi against the alleged election irregularities in the 2024 general election and against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Rahul Gandhi said that the Opposition's fight is not a political fight but a fight to save the constitution. "The reality is that they cannot talk. The truth is in front of the country. This fight is not political. This fight is to save the Constitution. This fight is for One Man, One Vote. We want a clean, pure voters list," the Congress leader said. Meanwhile, the Election Commission (EC) on Monday responded to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, stating that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha "still has time" to either submit a formal declaration substantiating his allegations of vote theft or apologise to the nation.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
AAP claims voter fraud in Delhi polls, says SIR model legitimises 'vote chori'
Amid the INDIA bloc's protest against voter list manipulation in the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday intensified its attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging large-scale electoral fraud during the recently concluded Delhi spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar claimed that "Vote Chori" (vote theft) had taken place and called for the results to be declared "null and void."advertisement"Electoral fraud happened in the Delhi Polls. We have shown clear evidence, yet the Election Commission didn't act," Kakkar said during a press conference. 'Why are they not cancelling the results of the Delhi Polls?' she asked.,—3, AAP (@AamAadmiParty) August 12, 2025 Kakkar further pointed to specific allegations, including the removal of over 42,000 voter names from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's constituency. 'In the Sahadara assembly alone, a BJP worker filed applications to cut names of 11,000 voters,' she further said that submitted 3,000 pages of documents detailing these irregularities to the ECI, but no response was received. 'We provided evidence in the run-up to the Delhi Polls, the ECI didn't act,' Kakkar the accusations further, the AAP leader claimed that after the exposure of the 'Delhi model,' a new method was devised to legitimise vote tampering. Kakkar alleged that the BJP and the ECI collaborated to create what she termed the 'SIR model' — a new strategy to facilitate electoral also raised concerns regarding irregularities in Bihar, claiming that around 5,000 voters registered in Bihar's Valmikinagar are also listed as voters in Uttar the party released a series of videos on its official social media platform, reviving allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) and linking them to the ongoing voter roll revision in AAP leader's statement comes while the INDIA bloc is staging a protest against voter list manipulation in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections following Rahul Gandhi's detailed data-backed presentation on the same. Several AAP MPs joined the protest demanding a halt to the revision process and full transparency from the Election Commission.- EndsMust Watch
India Gazette
04-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Priyanka Kakkar appointed Co-President of BRICS CCI Women's Wing for 2025-2027 term
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): In a recognition of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s growing global presence, the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed AAP's Chief Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar as Co-President of its Women's Wing. According to an official release, the appointment, announced on Thursday, will be effective for the 2025-2027 term. BRICS CCI cited Priyanka Kakkar's leadership acumen and unwavering commitment to women's empowerment as the basis for this key decision. In its official appointment letter, BRICS CCI described itself as a not-for-profit organisation that stands as a beacon of economic collaboration among BRICS+ nations--Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, and Indonesia. It fosters an environment where businesses can thrive, innovate, and expand through a range of initiatives, forums, and networking opportunities. Over the past decade, BRICS CCI has witnessed robust growth, launching new chapters, adding a large number of members, and forging strategic partnerships with leading global organisations. Welcoming Priyanka Kakkar to the leadership team, BRICS CCI stated: 'We are pleased to appoint you as Co-President of the BRICS CCI Women's Wing. Your remarkable leadership, passion for inclusivity, and steadfast commitment to empowering women make you an ideal fit for this pivotal role. As Co-President, you will be instrumental in driving the vertical's strategic direction, mentoring emerging women leaders, and advancing our mission to create a more equitable, opportunity-driven ecosystem across BRICS nations.' The letter further stated that the appointment is initially for a period of two years, from FY 2025 to FY 2027. BRICS CCI expressed confidence that Priyanka Kakkar's association will add significant value to the vertical's impact and outreach and called it a privilege to have her join the leadership team. This appointment not only reflects international recognition of Priyanka Kakkar's work but also marks a significant milestone for AAP, which now has representation at a premier multilateral economic platform like BRICS. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Pakistan started conflict but Indian Armed forces will put an end to it: AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar hailed the Armed forces for conduction air strikes under Operation Sindoor and then thwarting Pakistani drone strike. She said that Pakistan started the conflict but Indian Armed forces will put an end to it. Priyanka Kakkar said, 'Salute to our armed forces. They attacked only terror sites in Pakistan, but Pakistan not only killed our innocent civilians but targeted civilian areas in Poonch. Pakistan started the conflict and our Armed forces will put an end to this. Our security forces foiled all the attempts by Pakistan. I am assured that they will give a befitting reply to Pakistan.' Earlier Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country's current security situation at South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence, in the national capital, in the aftermath of the foiled large-scale drone strike by Pakistan on Thursday. The Defence Minister was accompanied by the military top brass and senior officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Defence Secretary RK Singh. The meeting came in the wake of Pakistan's attempted retaliation following Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said, 'Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force.' The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border. 'The Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has been effectively used by the Indian armed forces in foiling Pakistani attacks towards Indian targets. Both the Indian Army and Air Force have the missile system all along the Pakistan border,' defence officials stated. (ANI)
The Print
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
BJP crippling Delhi's public transport system by taking 2,000 busses off road: AAP
AAP Chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the BJP of deliberately sabotaging Delhi's 'once world-class' bus network to benefit capitalist allies through corrupt tendering practices. There was no immediate response available from the BJP over the allegations. New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday alleged that the BJP government has crippled Delhi's public transport system by arbitrarily removing 2,000 buses from the city's roads without any alternative arrangements. Addressing a press conference, Kakkar claimed that the abrupt withdrawal has led to long queues, overcrowded buses, and commuters suffering under peak summer heat. She said that the move was aimed at creating a crisis that would allow BJP's favoured companies to profit from new contracts. Kakkar further alleged that the BJP's decision is rooted in corruption, intending to pocket commissions through fresh tenders. 'The burden of the BJP's corruption will ultimately fall on the shoulders of Delhi's citizens.' She asserted that under the AAP government, Delhi's transport system had reached its highest efficiency with a fleet of 7,582 DTC and 1,650 electric buses. The sudden removal of buses, she said, is a betrayal of BJP's earlier promise not to dismantle any of Arvind Kejriwal's public welfare schemes. PTI MHS NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
