Kejriwal Gets Support Of 2 Big INDIA Bloc Allies As AAP Takes On BJP, Congress In Delhi Polls
In a significant development in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly polls, two major allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have extended their support to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Trinamool Congress (TMC), backed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Samajwadi Party (SP), led by Akhilesh Yadav, have joined hands with AAP against the BJP and its allies in the national capital.
This move reflects a weakening unity among pro-BJP groups ahead of the polls scheduled for February 5. The decision comes as a boost to Kejriwal's campaign, which has been gaining momentum over recent days. TMC's support is seen as significant, given their strong presence in Delhi and Kolkata. Meanwhile, Yadav's SP had recently extended an olive branch to AAP by promising to support the party against the saffron camp.
Kejriwal's AAP is now poised to take on a stronger challenge from its opponents ahead of the polls. With 55 MLAs in the current assembly, AAP has already declared its intention to form a government. The election battle shapes up to be intense, with many analysts predicting either a hung assembly or a narrow majority for one team.
Indian Foreign Secretary Misri Meets Taliban Defence Minister Muttaqi In Dubai
A surprise meeting between Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri and Afghanistan's Taliban defence minister Mullah Yaqoob in Dubai has raised eyebrows internationally. The photos of the encounter, which took place on Wednesday according to sources, were shared by external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Eyewitnesses say that both leaders - accompanied by official entourages - met briefly with officials from their respective establishments present at the location.
No specific details have been divulged about the content and purpose of this bilateral interaction, which will likely be scrutinised in coming days to gather a fuller understanding of India's strategy towards Afghanistan.
Priyanka Gandhi Slams Ramesh Bidhuri’s Remark On Her Cheeks As ‘Ridiculous’
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday fired a strong rebuke at former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for making an unwarranted remark about her cheeks. The veteran politician called the statement "ridiculous" and urged Bidhuri to focus on pertinent issues coming up in the run-up to Delhi's assembly elections.
The remarks seem aimed directly at targeting Bidhuri, with senior colleagues hinting that his candid comments may inadvertently work against him as elections are set to approach.
Sharmistha Mukherjee Attacks Rahul Gandhi’s Trip To Vietnam Hours After Manmohan Singh's Death
Former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee on Wednesday blasted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for embarking on a short trip to Vietnam hours after taking to the stage to pay tribute to his late mother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The scathing critique raises question as to how much more does opposition leadership need, at what time - will it take decisive action now that the situation demands an instant response?
Will Bangladesh’s Yunus Government Release Convicted Terrorist Major Zia? Reports Elicit Row
Reports in Bangladesh suggest that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is considering releasing convicted terrorist Syed Ziaul Haque, or Major Zia. The controversy has sparked heated debate amid reports of potential release plans.
The details, however, are unclear.
Will Indian Government File FIR Against Chinese Companies Operating In India?
A question that has been raised against the topline news in recent days is whether Indian authorities would have enough proof before deciding on proceeding with a filing an FIR against several Chinese companies operating aggressively within the country's borders?