Delhi Assembly

BJP seeks judicial probe into AAP's 'lunch splurge'

Upping the ante against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the BJP on Sunday demanded a judicial probe into the alleged splurging of public funds on lunches at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s residence.

Apr 09, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

BJP demands probe into Arvind Kejriwal's decision to use public money to pay legal expenses

The BJP on Wednesday urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal for a time-bound inquiry into the Delhi government's decision to use public money for paying Rs 3.4 crore to noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani for fighting the defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Apr 05, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Delhi assembly passes Budget; Sisodia calls it 'people-friendly'

The Budget was passed by a voice vote after a discussion that lasted two days. The AAP has absolute majority in the house.

Mar 10, 2017, 23:25 PM IST

Delhi assembly passes Budget; Sisodia calls it ''people-friendly''

The Delhi assembly on Friday passed the 2017-18 Budget that AAP legislators hailed as "poor-friendly" but BJP leader Vijender Gupta slammed it for not keeping promises.

Mar 10, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

AAP govt used Rs 29 crore in ads outside Delhi: CAG report

In its first year, the Aam Aadmi Party government spent Rs 29 crore in releasing advertisements outside Delhi which was "beyond" its responsibility, a CAG report has found.

Mar 10, 2017, 17:10 PM IST

New LG hails Kejriwal government, lists achievements

This was Baijal's first address to the house after he assumed office in December.

Mar 06, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee returns bill on time-bound delivery of services, seeks clarity

The Bill, passed by the Delhi Assembly in November 2015, proposes that salaries of babus be automatically deducted in cases of delay in delivery of government services.

Feb 20, 2017, 20:35 PM IST

Delhi Assembly winter session on January 17-18

It will be the first sitting since Anil Baijal assumed charge as the city's LG following the surprise resignation of Najeeb Jung.

Jan 06, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Delhi Deputy CM detained after protest, later released

AAP leaders and activists marched from the Jantar Mantar monument towards Parliament, shouting slogans including "Note nahin, PM badlo."

Nov 22, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Delhi Assembly passes resolution congratulating Modi, Army over surgical strikes

The Delhi assembly on Friday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Army for the surgical strikes against terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 30, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

One-day special session of Delhi Assembly to be held today

A one-day special session of the Delhi Assembly is being held on Friday, where the session is expected to discuss the current issues including measures to deal with Chikungunya and dengue.

Sep 30, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

Sexual harassment row: Will AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan resign from Delhi Assembly as well?

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan is facing flak after reports emerged that the AAP MLA from Okhla tendered his resignation following the molestation charges being filed by his sister-in-law against him and his brother-in law.

Sep 11, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Mamata to speak in Delhi Assembly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she accepted an invitation from the Aam Aadmi Party to deliver an address at a workshop in Delhi Assembly.

Aug 29, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Open to pondering over proposal to scrap Delhi Assembly: LG Najeeb Jung

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung has said he was not averse to mulling over scrapping the Delhi Assembly if such a proposal was brought before him.

Aug 09, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Kejriwal's attempt to 'politicise' CBI condemnable: Vijender Gupta

 BJP MLA Vijender Gupta today attacked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for "policticising CBI" by claiming during his TalktoAK programme that the central agency was "run by the national president of BJP".

Jul 18, 2016, 11:00 AM IST

AAP vs Centre: Home Ministry returns 14 Bills of Delhi govt, Kejriwal targets Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government returned bills.

Jun 24, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

House panel might summon LG over Sheila govt 'scams', says Delhi Assembly Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla

Hours after AAP on Wednesday wrote to Lt Governor demanding that he and ACB chief be made "co-accused" in four cases pertaining to alleged scams during the Sheila Dikshit government, Delhi Assembly Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla said Najeeb Jung might be summoned by Petition Committee of the House for questioning, if required.

Jun 22, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

CNG fitness scam: Delhi Assembly constituted committee invites representations

The Special Inquiry Committee constituted by the Delhi Assembly to probe alleged financial irregularities in awarding contract to ESP India Pvt. Ltd has invited representations on the CNG fitness scam.

Jun 21, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

Ajay Maken abused and threatened me, says Dalit congress member Dharmpal Natkhat

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vijender Gupta said Natkhat`s complaint shows that the Congress treats its workers like slaves.

Jun 20, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

Office of profit row: Beat me if you want but please don't let people of Delhi suffer, Kejriwal tells PM Modi

President has refused to give his assent to a bill passed by the Delhi Assembly last year seeking amendment in the existing law to insulate the 21 legislators from the purview of the office of profit law with retrospective effect.

Jun 15, 2016, 17:48 PM IST