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Union Cabinet recommends President's rule in Delhi

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Feb 15, 2014 23:45 (IST)
Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Delhi
The Union Cabinet today recommended President's Rule in Delhi and suspended animation of the Assembly.
Feb 15, 2014 23:17 (IST)
AAP begins 'Jhaadu Chalao Yatra' across 24 states
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched a nationwide anti-corruption drive and will hold a string of rallies under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, who quit as Delhi chief minister, party leaders said.
Feb 15, 2014 22:53 (IST)
Kejriwal says he will continue in present house till daughter's exam
Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned as Delhi's Chief Minister yesterday, today said he may continue to stay in his official accommodation at least for the next three months.
Feb 15, 2014 20:02 (IST)

Union Cabinet recommends President's rule in Delhi

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Feb 15, 2014 19:51 (IST)
Union Cabinet meets to discuss Lieutenant Governor's report on Delhi government
In his report, Najeeb Jung today refused to dissolve the Delhi Assembly, thereby rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's recommendation in his resignation letter last evening.
Feb 15, 2014 19:24 (IST)
Union Cabinet meeting begins, Delhi Lieutenant Governor's report could be discussed

Feb 15, 2014 18:24 (IST)

Feb 15, 2014 18:22 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV:

  • We will fight elections again
  • I am not disappointed
  • I am ready to lose the Chief Minister's chair for the Country
  • Nowhere in the Constitution that the Delhi government has to take Centre's permission to present a Bill. Why should we send the Bill then
  • Our inside information was that they will create a ruckus, but allow the Bill to pass. However, after our move against Mukesh Ambani, we got info that they would not pass the Lokpal Bill
  • They were afraid of what I would do next, They wanted me to resign at any cost                
  • People brought  these complaints to us
  • Both Congress and BJP spent sleepless nights after we filed an FIR against Mukesh Ambani
  • This government had given some wells to Mukesh Ambani, the expense of extracting gas from the well is $1 but government gives him $4 and it will be soon revised to $8
  • When this happens, electricity rates will increase, fertilizer rates will increase, food will become expensive
  • I will write to Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi asking them what rate they will offer Mukesh Ambani when they come to power
  • The wells belong to India and its people. If we have given them the wells and asked them supply gas, why will they charge international market price
  • I am ready to face anything for this country. We have put everything at stake
  • (On governance) Sheila Dikshit kept saying for five years CAG audit cannot be done, we did it in five days
  • They couldn't curb corruption, but we managed to reduced it
  • Government hospitals did not have medicine supplies, the situation has changed now
  • (On resigning) We had already said we won't compromise on corruption. I am not here for power but I am here to eradicate corruption
  • We have left it in the hands of people, if they want us back in power, they will have vote us into power
  • If there are no assembly elections, then I will focus of Lok sabha elections
  • (On contesting against Modi) I have no desire to become a hero by fighting against Modi
  • Two motives: not to allow dynast, communal, corrupt into power
  • (On not being in power being disadvantageous) We don't see advantage and disadvantage, politcal power is not an issue
  • If corruption decreases, people will have education, food
  • The elections will be fought under my leadership, but I haven't decided if I will fight or not
  • I have no house right now. I will stay here until my daughter's exams are over.







Feb 15, 2014 14:16 (IST)
Yogendra Yadav:
  • AAP's political affair's committee met and congratulated Arvind Kejriwal govt
  • It has set a precedent of a government which is willing to give up power
  • Since BJP and Congress MLAs were screaming we are 40, they should now step forward and form the government in Delhi 
  • We urge them to pursue the cases we have lodged...These are important not only for Delhi but also for India
  • AAP will not take it campaign all over India
  • It will begin with a rally in Haryana on February 23
  • Second rally is on March 2 in Uttar Pradesh 
  • Both these rallies will launch AAP's national campaign 
  • Arvind Kejriwal has submitted his resignation letter to Lieutenant General addressing it to the President. Resignation has been accepted
  • AAP's political affairs committee will meet again and discuss the future strategy (On Kejriwal fighting Lok Sabha elections)
  • Congress and UPA have become politically irrelevant in these elections 
  • Congress and BJP have joined hands to save Mukesh Ambani ('Super sarkar'Ambani)

Feb 15, 2014 14:16 (IST)
Manish Sisodia:
  • BJP-Congress coalition must now form the government
  • BJP and Congress' collaboration has now been exposed
  • Delhi government had registered six major FIRs which we would like to be followed up
  • There are two FIRs in the CWG scam, five in the Jal Board scam...we hope these probes won't be stalled by the future government
  • The biggest FIR is against Ambani, Moily... let that probe continue
  • I have seen for myself how streetlights worth Rs 5000 are sold for Rs 27000
  • Yesterday in the Assembly, Congress and BJP MLAs were shouting we are 40 to oppose the Janlokpal bill - it's clear that they are together
Feb 15, 2014 14:07 (IST)
Aam Aadmi Party presser:
  • AAP is the only party which is fighting against corruption
  • Jan Lokpal Bill was part of our manifesto, we couldn't make a law against corruption
  • But BJP and Congress joined force to save corrupt Ambani
  • We will not be in government if we can't bring in anti-corruption law
  • AAP is strongly behind Kejriwal in his fight against corruption
  • On February 23, we will launch our anti-graft movement from Haryana
  • We will agitate against people like Kalmadi, Bangaru Laxman and Babulal Bokaria
  • 'Jhadu chalao bhemano ko harao' is the campaign that we will be running


Feb 15, 2014 11:19 (IST)
Reporters ask Yogendra Yadav if it was a mistake to form government with Congress' support. He says, "It was a 'chakravyuh' to start with. But we came out of it and we did the best we could in the little time we had."
Feb 15, 2014 11:15 (IST)
AAP leader Yogendra Yadav was asked if Arvind Kejriwal will fight Lok Sabha election against BJP's Narendra Modi. Here's what he said:

"This will be discussed at the party's meeting. Arvind (Kejriwal) may or may not contest Lok Sabha election, but the party will fight the polls under his leadership."

Feb 15, 2014 11:11 (IST)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders hold meeting at Arvind Kejriwal home to decide future course of action
Feb 15, 2014 09:47 (IST)
"I am not the chief minister anymore, but will try and do what I can" - Arvind Kejriwal greets people waiting outside his residence, a day after he resigned
Feb 15, 2014 01:18 (IST)

Feb 14, 2014 23:45 (IST)
Last picture of the Delhi Cabinet taken after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation



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