<p>Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants it to join them ahead of the general elections, a claim the BJP has strongly rebutted. Speaking on Sunday (Feb 4), Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he will not “bow down” despite great pressure from the BJP.</p>

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<p>He added that the developmental works in Delhi won’t stop even if he is sent to jail by the federal authorities. He issued this statement while laying the foundation stone for two school buildings in Kirari in New Delhi. "BJP wants us to join their party but we won't bow down," Kejriwal said. "Manish Sisodia was put in jail because he built schools. Satyendar Jain was sent to jail because he built Mohalla clinics," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>ED vs Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>India’s premier economic intelligence agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), is seeking to interrogate Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to the AAP government’s now-scrapped excise policy. The ED on Saturday (Feb 3) even filed a case against the CM after he failed to appear before the agency for the straight fifth time.</p>

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<p>The matter will now be heard by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra on February 7. AAP maintains the summons are illegal as Kejriwal has not been named as an accused in the case.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP rubbishes Kejriwal’s claims</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the BJP, which sits in opposition in Delhi, rubbished Kejriwal’s claims, terming them a stunt to divert the public’s attention.</p>

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<p>Reacting to Kejriwal's claims, BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdev said, “Arvind Kejriwal is afraid of investigations by the probe agencies, that's why he is lying. He wants to distract and trick the people of Delhi and that's why he is dreaming about the things that will never happen."</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi Police’s notice to Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, a drama unfolded at Kejriwal’s residence as Delhi Police Crime Branch arrived there to serve him a notice regarding claims of BJP trying to poach AAP’s MLAs.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Arvind Kejriwal likely to skip probe agency ED summons in liquor policy case</strong></p>

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<p>After nearly a five-hour confrontation between the two sides, Delhi Police handed over the notice to staff stationed outside the Chief Minister's residence.</p>

<p>A similar notice was also served to AAP leader Atishi Marlena on Sunday. Atishi holds the portfolios of education, PWD, culture and tourism in the Delhi government.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants it to join them ahead of the general elections, a claim the BJP has strongly rebutted.

Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that the national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants it to join them ahead of the general elections, a claim the BJP has strongly rebutted. Speaking on Sunday (Feb 4), Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he will not “bow down” despite great pressure from the BJP. #WATCH | On laying the foundation stone of new school buildings in Kirari, Rohini, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says, "... They ask us to join BJP saying they'll spare us. I said I would not join the BJP... We are doing nothing wrong." pic.twitter.com/9Tfggh4P5M — ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2024 × He added that the developmental works in Delhi won’t stop even if he is sent to jail by the federal authorities. He issued this statement while laying the foundation stone for two school buildings in Kirari in New Delhi. "BJP wants us to join their party but we won't bow down," Kejriwal said. "Manish Sisodia was put in jail because he built schools. Satyendar Jain was sent to jail because he built Mohalla clinics," he added. ED vs Kejriwal India’s premier economic intelligence agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), is seeking to interrogate Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to the AAP government’s now-scrapped excise policy. The ED on Saturday (Feb 3) even filed a case against the CM after he failed to appear before the agency for the straight fifth time. Also read: Enforcement Directorate files complaint against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after he skips 5th summons The matter will now be heard by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra on February 7. AAP maintains the summons are illegal as Kejriwal has not been named as an accused in the case. BJP rubbishes Kejriwal’s claims Meanwhile, the BJP, which sits in opposition in Delhi, rubbished Kejriwal’s claims, terming them a stunt to divert the public’s attention. VIDEO | "Arvind Kejriwal is afraid of investigations by the probe agencies, that's why he is lying. He wants to distract and trick the people of Delhi and that's why he is dreaming about the things that will never happen," says BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva (@Virend_Sachdeva)… pic.twitter.com/1SwId3eM8q — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 4, 2024 × Reacting to Kejriwal's claims, BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdev said, “Arvind Kejriwal is afraid of investigations by the probe agencies, that's why he is lying. He wants to distract and trick the people of Delhi and that's why he is dreaming about the things that will never happen." Delhi Police’s notice to Kejriwal On Saturday, a drama unfolded at Kejriwal’s residence as Delhi Police Crime Branch arrived there to serve him a notice regarding claims of BJP trying to poach AAP’s MLAs. Watch: India: Arvind Kejriwal likely to skip probe agency ED summons in liquor policy case × After nearly a five-hour confrontation between the two sides, Delhi Police handed over the notice to staff stationed outside the Chief Minister's residence. A similar notice was also served to AAP leader Atishi Marlena on Sunday. Atishi holds the portfolios of education, PWD, culture and tourism in the Delhi government. (With inputs from agencies)

‘They want us to join BJP,’ Delhi CM Kejriwal accuses PM Modi’s party of poaching

<p>Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday (Feb 2) alleged that some of its top leaders and MLAs were illegally detained and placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s planned protest against the national ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohd Iqbal have been placed under house arrest, alleged top AAP leader Gopal Rai. He&nbsp;added that some of their councillors and MLAs were also detained as they planned to stage a protest outside BJP headquarter in New Delhi in the wake of alleged fraud in Chandigarh mayor elections that BJP won.</p>

<h2><strong>Heavy police presence across Central Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a heavy police presence was observed on Friday across central Delhi as both BJP and AAP planned protests against each other. BJP said it was protesting against ‘corruption’ by the AAP party.</p>

<p>Citing police deployment, AAP leader Gopal Rai said BJP was scared of AAP’s protest.</p>

<p>“Currently, many of our MLAs have been put under house arrest including Delhi Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and Delhi’s Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohmmad Iqbal,” said Rai.</p>

<p>He demanded immediate release of all detained leaders.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that their right to hold peaceful protests against the BJP was being curtailed by the authorities.</p>

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<p>In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "First votes were stolen in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. Now, people coming to protest peacefully against this are being stopped at various places across Delhi."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US approves sale of armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion</strong></p>

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<p>Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi said, "Heavy barricading all across Delhi. Buses full of AAP volunteers being detained. Hundreds of para-military forces outside the AAP office." "Why is the BJP so scared of a protest on the Chandigarh mayoral elections?".</p>

<h2><strong>Controversy over Chandigarh mayor elections</strong></h2>

<p>The mayor election in Chandigarh took place on Tuesday (Jan 30), which was won by BJP as its candidate secured 16 votes while the AAP party candidates could manage only&nbsp;12.</p>

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<p>However, the ruckus erupted after eight of the opposition votes were declared invalid. Opposition councillors alleged ballot tampering after invalidation of eight votes. The BJP has rejected the allegations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday (Feb 2) alleged that some of its top leaders and MLAs were illegally detained and placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s planned protest against the national ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday (Feb 2) alleged that some of its top leaders and MLAs were illegally detained and placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s planned protest against the national ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). Delhi Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohd Iqbal have been placed under house arrest, alleged top AAP leader Gopal Rai. He added that some of their councillors and MLAs were also detained as they planned to stage a protest outside BJP headquarter in New Delhi in the wake of alleged fraud in Chandigarh mayor elections that BJP won. Heavy police presence across Central Delhi Meanwhile, a heavy police presence was observed on Friday across central Delhi as both BJP and AAP planned protests against each other. BJP said it was protesting against ‘corruption’ by the AAP party. Citing police deployment, AAP leader Gopal Rai said BJP was scared of AAP’s protest. “Currently, many of our MLAs have been put under house arrest including Delhi Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and Delhi’s Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohmmad Iqbal,” said Rai. He demanded immediate release of all detained leaders. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that their right to hold peaceful protests against the BJP was being curtailed by the authorities. VIDEO | “We all saw how ballot papers were stolen during the Chandigarh Mayoral election. So, we are holding a peaceful protest against it. Barricades have been put up at various locations, and police have reached every AAP leader's residence. So what is it? Dictatorship?,” says… pic.twitter.com/1SzboL6d29 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 2, 2024 × In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "First votes were stolen in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. Now, people coming to protest peacefully against this are being stopped at various places across Delhi." Watch: US approves sale of armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion × Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi said, "Heavy barricading all across Delhi. Buses full of AAP volunteers being detained. Hundreds of para-military forces outside the AAP office." "Why is the BJP so scared of a protest on the Chandigarh mayoral elections?". Controversy over Chandigarh mayor elections The mayor election in Chandigarh took place on Tuesday (Jan 30), which was won by BJP as its candidate secured 16 votes while the AAP party candidates could manage only 12. Also read: Delhi tense as AAP plans protest against alleged Chandigarh mayoral poll rigging However, the ruckus erupted after eight of the opposition votes were declared invalid. Opposition councillors alleged ballot tampering after invalidation of eight votes. The BJP has rejected the allegations. (With inputs from agencies)

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