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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
AAP Leader's Swipe At BJP After Top Court's "Crook" Remark On Probe Agency
AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj declared that the Supreme Court branding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as a "crook" is not just unprecedented-but a damning reflection of how deeply compromised India's institutions have become under BJP rule. "The country's highest court, the Supreme Court, called the ED a crook - this is no small matter. But unfortunately, people sitting in constitutional positions are bowing before power and working solely on the agenda of one political party and its government. The Supreme Court issues orders, but no concrete action is taken against officials; unless concrete action is taken, it will yield no benefit," Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote on social media platform X. देश की सबसे बड़ी अदालत सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने ED को क्रुक कहा — ये मामूली बात नहीं है। लेकिन अफ़सोस, संवैधानिक पदों पर बैठे लोग सत्ता के आगे नतमस्तक होकर सिर्फ़ एक राजनीतिक पार्टी और उसकी सरकार के एजेंडे पर काम कर रहे हैं। सुप्रीम कोर्ट से आदेश तो आता है लेकिन अफसरों पर कोई ठोस… — Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) August 8, 2025 The AAP Delhi Unit Chief warned that those occupying constitutional posts are no longer custodians of the Constitution but have become foot soldiers of the ruling party, surrendering their independence and integrity. "Even when the Supreme Court gives strong observations, the bureaucracy ignores it with impunity. Unless there is real accountability, these statements will remain hollow," he said, underscoring the systemic erosion of checks and balances in Indian democracy. "These individuals no longer care about such judicial observations, because they are working on the agenda of a political party and its government. Even when orders come from the Supreme Court, no concrete steps are being taken to bring about institutional reform," Saurabh Bharadwaj added. Referring to the case of former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, he pointed out, "In Satyendar Jain's matter, the court did say that the ED should not have tweeted in such a manner, but since no officer was held accountable, what was the point of the court's observation? If the Supreme Court issues such an order, it must be followed by concrete action against the officers involved - only then will it have any real effect. Otherwise, such judgments serve no purpose."
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Delhi fee Regulation debate: AAP, BJP clash over private school autonomy
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused BJP Minister Ashish Sood of misleading Delhi's middle-class parents regarding the new education fee regulation. Bharadwaj claims the proposed Act aims to shield over 350 private schools from court rulings that mandated government oversight on fee hikes. Under previous regulations, private schools—particularly those on subsidized government land—were required to seek approval from the Director of Education before increasing fees. Bharadwaj alleges the new Act could allow these schools to bypass such scrutiny and retrospectively legitimize past unauthorized fee increases. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between government oversight and private school autonomy in Delhi's education sector. No official response has been issued by Ashish Sood or the BJP regarding these allegations. UNI ATK SS More News Delhi fee Regulation debate: AAP, BJP clash over private school autonomy 08 Aug 2025 | 12:45 AM New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused BJP Minister Ashish Sood of misleading Delhi's middle-class parents regarding the new education fee regulation. see more.. SC continues hearing on JSW Steel's BPSL resolution plan: ex-promoters, creditors, and state present arguments 08 Aug 2025 | 12:34 AM New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court today continued hearings in the high-stakes dispute over JSW Steel's resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL). see more.. Rahul hosts India Bloc meet, presents "proof" of alleged poll rigging 08 Aug 2025 | 12:23 AM New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today hosted a crucial dinner meeting with INDIA Bloc leaders at his residence, where he presented what he claimed was concrete "evidence" of alleged "electoral manipulation by the BJP and Election Commission". see more.. 08 Aug 2025 | 12:19 AM New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), the erstwhile promoters of the company, today urged the Supreme Court to direct a fresh corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) if JSW Steel's Rs 19,700 crore resolution plan is found to be defective, asserting that liquidation was never the intended outcome. see more.. Brazilian President Lula dials PM Modi, they discuss the imposition of 'unilateral sanctions' 07 Aug 2025 | 11:45 PM New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on the phone today, during which they discussed the international economic situation and the imposition of unilateral tariffs, in reference to US President Donald Trump slapping India with 50 percent tariffs. see more..
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP's cleanliness drive only publicity stunt, lacked sincerity: AAP
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the BJP-led Delhi government's cleanliness drive, calling it a public spectacle. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj posted on 'X', 'CM Rekha Gupta is in Greater Kailash today and a mega cleanliness drive is supposedly underway. Just look at the condition between GK-1 gurudwara and mandir - garbage everywhere.' He said the initiative lacked proper planning and adequate sanitation staff. 'Delhi won't become clean with 10 minutes of sweeping or photo-ops. Only sanitation workers can truly clean Delhi,' he added. He highlighted that despite a religious event and prayer gathering underway, garbage bins in the area were overflowing. He further accused the CM of hypocrisy, saying, 'The entire Greater Kailash was plastered with CM's hoardings, the same leader who criticised Delhiites for defacing the city with posters.' 'Initiative lacks sincerity' Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP's Swachhata Abhiyan lacked sincerity and was reduced to a publicity stunt, with no real improvement on-ground in sanitation.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fee regulation bill triggers outrage from parents, others
New Delhi: Delhi govt's Fee Regulation Bill for private schools, slated for introduction in the upcoming assembly session beginning Aug 4, has triggered sharp criticism from education activists, parent groups and the opposition that alleges it entrenches bureaucratic overreach and disempowers parents. The bill proposes a multi-tiered structure comprising school-level committees, district appellate bodies, and a state revision committee to scrutinise, approve or reject school fee proposals. Critics argue that instead of ensuring transparency, the bill creates confusing and overlapping layers of control. Education activist Ashok Agarwal called the bill "totally confusing and unworkable," suggesting that "one effective fee committee headed by a retired high court judge, a chartered accountant, and a DoE representative would have sufficed." He warned that the bill, in its present form, will "lead to endless controversies and litigation." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi A major concern is the requirement that at least 15% of parents must jointly file a complaint for it to be considered. "In a school with 3,000 students, getting signatures from 450 parents is near to impossible," said AAP Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj. "This is a direct conspiracy to ensure no complaint can ever be filed." Bharadwaj also highlighted that the bill scraps audit provisions and removes prior approval clauses that applied to schools on govt land. "Despite earlier promises, govt has erased all audit mechanisms from the bill. Where are the audit reports that were promised in April?" he asked. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said Bharadwaj had bypassed his own legislative party leader, making premature comments on the education bill for self-promotion. "It would have been better if Saurabh Bharadwaj had waited until the bill was tabled in the monsoon session before commenting on it," he said. The composition of school-level committees has drawn particular ire, as five out of ten members will represent the school, and parent representatives will be selected via a lottery conducted by the school itself. Critics allege this system gives school management disproportionate control. Educationist Mahesh Mishra echoed these concerns, saying the bill "validates parents' fears" and "legalises commercialisation of education under govt protection." He noted the absence of annual CAG audits and said the bill is "not just anti-parent, but a direct attack on the middle class." Refuting the allegations, Delhi education minister Ashish Sood said the criticism was politically motivated and ignored the policy's intent. "All these days critics were saying the bill hasn't been framed. Now that we have framed it, got it approved by the cabinet, and are introducing it well before the session, they are calling it undemocratic," Sood told TOI. "Those who could not regulate fee hikes for 27 years — under whom so many litigations occurred — are now raising questions about a policy that aims to curb malpractices?" On the charge of bureaucratic complexity, Sood said: "It is the first time that parents, teachers and non-teaching staff have been included as stakeholders. When they are part of the system, how will it create bureaucratic hurdles? Having different layers doesn't mean hierarchy. It means participation. We are putting a system in place that will demolish the 'Shiksha Kranti' narrative used to exploit parents." With widespread fee hikes, up to 82% in some schools, already implemented this April, opposition leaders questioned how the bill plans to roll them back. "This law protects the education mafia, not the parents," Bharadwaj said, demanding answers from the chief minister and education minister. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
NDTV
02-08-2025
- Health
- NDTV
AAP, BJP Play Blame Game Over Rising Dengue, Malaria Cases In Delhi
A blame game has started in Delhi between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday over the rising cases of vector-borne diseases in the national capital. Both are trading accusations, while health experts warn of a potential surge if timely interventions are not implemented. To put the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the dock, the AAP has alleged that malaria cases in Delhi have broken a 10-year record. According to official figures, Delhi has reported 277 dengue cases, 124 malaria infections, and 18 cases of chikungunya so far this monsoon season. AAP Trains Guns At MCD AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the rising disease numbers reflected larger issues with civic infrastructure. "Malaria cases in Delhi have broken a 10-year record. This isn't just a number, it's a symptom of how deeply mismanaged the city is," he said during a press conference on Friday. Pointing to the instances of waterlogging in Connaught Place, Sadar Bazar, and Janpath, Mr. Bharadwaj said, "BJP ministers repeatedly claim there's no waterlogging, but the rising malaria cases tell a different story. The AAP has also said it will raise the matter in the Delhi Assembly session on August 4. मलेरिया के आंकड़े पिछले 10 साल में सबसे ज़्यादा‼️ BJP की सरकार ने कहा था कि इस बार दिल्ली में जलभराव नहीं होगा लेकिन इस बार CP और सदर बाजार समेत तमाम जगहों पर जलभराव हुआ लेकिन बीजेपी सरकार ने मानने से ही इनकार कर दिया। अब दिल्ली में मलेरिया के आंकड़े पिछले 10 साल के आंकड़े को… — Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) August 1, 2025 Mayor Hits Back Responding to the allegations, Delhi Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh defended the MCD's efforts and questioned AAP's performance during its tenure at the municipal level. AAP ran the MCD for two-and-a-half years. Did they eradicate mosquito breeding? They didn't even release full data on dengue and malaria cases then," Mr Singh said. He also highlighted the civic body's recent initiatives to prevent mosquito breeding and vector-borne diseases, which include spraying at 49,718 locations, conducting 8.2 lakh home inspections, and issuing over 5,600 legal notices for mosquito breeding violations. "We're acting on a war footing. These baseless accusations by AAP are just a political diversion," Mr Singh said, adding that AAP leaders have not been active participants in health discussions. Between Politics and Public Health, Residents Want Solutions As political back and forth continues, residents say they're more concerned about on-ground response than party positions. "We don't want daily updates on blame. We want clean streets, regular spraying, and health camps," said a resident in West Delhi.
