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Sat, Feb 14, 2015
AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi chief minister on Saturday along with a...

With promise to make Delhi corruption-free, Kejriwal takes charge

Capping a momentous journey, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal took...

Kejriwal returns: Top 10 quotes from Ramlila Maidan speech

The Delhi CM promised a corruption-free Delhi, vowed the end VIP culture and...

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

From journalism to anti-graft activism to the number two position in the...

Paanch sawaal for Kejriwal

Sunil Sethi raises five questions to avoid the pitfalls that ended his...

Ramlila Maidan all set for Delhi's V-day date with Kejriwal

AAP expects 1.5 lakh people to converge at Ramlila Maidan today.

Fri, Feb 13, 2015
Why the BJP lost: A Modi bhakt explains

'AAP achieved what it wanted. The BJP achieved what it wanted, a 'Congress...

Her sister says Kiran Bedi is 'too clean for politics'

'It was a harrowing experience to witness the level people stoop to in an...

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

Allies, Opposition increase volume of criticism; hope in Kashmir, Assam

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

AAP's campaign against me was unethical and false, says Kiran Bedi

Thu, Feb 12, 2015
Congress at war: I pity Maken, says Sheila Dikshit

An open war broke out in the Congress over its whitewash in the Delhi...

Kejriwal to head 7-member cabinet, Sisodia will be deputy CM

Manish Sisodia is set to be Deputy CM, while four new faces are likely to...

AAP should not get confused with the verdict

'AAP's role in history will not be judged by the kind of administration it...

RSS chief reviews BJP's Delhi debacle

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discussed reasons behind the BJP dismal performance...

'Kejriwal is poor, he will look after the poor'

The underclass voted heavily in favour of AAP, which led to their victory

'Nobody needs to resign for the BJP defeat'

'If you want someone to resign, then I am ready to resign.'

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

JD-U leader Sharad Yadav speaks about the recent crisis in Bihar

Wed, Feb 11, 2015
AAP 2.0: 'More prominent' role for Sisodia, snub for Somnath Bharti?

Aam Aadmi Party, set to form a government after its Delhi assembly election...

AAP ki paathshaala: 65 pc graduates in Delhi house

There are 17 post graduates, 29 graduates among 70 newly-elected MLAs.

Ramlila Maidan prepares for its V-Day date with Kejriwal

Prep is afoot at Ramlila Maidan for Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony

Why Shanti Bhushan is unhappy with AAP's landslide victory

Shanti Bhushan attacked Kejriwal, accusing him of accepting 'tainted' money.

Kejriwal meets Rajnath; underlines need for constructive cooperation

Kejriwal met Rajnath Singh; raised issue of full statehood for Delhi.

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Arvind Kejriwal met Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Taxman comes knocking at AAP's door over donations

Fifty other entities, including the Congress, have been served notices

Cops to quiz AAP MLA about recovery of liquor bottles

Cops to quiz AAP MLA Naresh Balyan about recovery of liquor bottles.

A defeat for PM Modi, says NYT editorial on Delhi polls

It said Modi and his BJP were "crushed" in the election.

8 things you might have not known about Kejriwal

Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the AAP chief.

Defamation case: Court exempts CM-designate Kejriwal till March 17

Kejriwal exempted till March 17 by a Delhi Court in a defamation suit.

Shiv Sena crows again: AAP turned BJP into 'dirt'

Sena also said it's a lesson for BJP that elections cannot be won merely on...

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

'This exercise helped the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders reach out to more...

Infographics: How AAP turned Zero to Hero

Still can't fathom the significance of Arvind Kejriwal's spectacular win in...

Kejriwal throws a broom Modi's way

The BJP's embarrassing rout in Delhi may affect Modi in many ways.

AAP ki Dilli: The front pages today tell the story

Kejriwal's spectacular win in the Delhi elections have catapulted him into...

One election, three parties; one result, three lessons

'Most of the punditry is wrong. There is no one lesson from the Delhi...

The message of the Delhi elections

'If there is one message coming out of Delhi, it is that the country is...

'Modi has forgotten all the promises he made'

'Poor people need to survive, and with the prices of vegetables, petrol,...

Video: Mumbai reacts to AAP's landslide

Delhi, clearly, has forgiven Arvind Kejriwal. What about Mumbai?

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

The Delhi assembly lacks the powers to make laws relating to police, public...

Tue, Feb 10, 2015
BJP's loss in Delhi a rebuke of its recent performance?

The BJP's defeat in Delhi could turn into a larger national swing, but Prime...

Kejriwal meets LG, stakes claim to form government

After securing a landslide victory and being elected leader of the Aam Aadmi...

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader.

First break alliance, then attack Modi: BJP charges back at Sena

BJP hit back at Thackeray's criticism of PM Modi over the poll rout in Delhi.

How Congress is becoming powerless under Rahul

With the ignominy of a duck in Delhi, the free-fall in Congress' fortunes...

AAP gets 54.3 per cent vote share; BJP's dips by one per cent

AAP nearly doubled its vote share since last elections to a phenomenal 54.3...

Infographic: The rise of the Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com explains the rise of the AAP with the help of an animated...

Delhi AAP ki: Kejriwal & Co decimate BJP

AAP wins 67 of the 70 seats in the Delhi assembly.

Arvind Kejriwal provided with Z-plus security

Arvind Kejriwal provided with Z-plus security.

AAP 'tsunami is mightier than wave': Uddhav's latest jibe at BJP

Sena adds to BJP's woes saying that the loss could be seen as PM's defeat

How Kejriwal rode the anti-Modi vote

'Kejriwal has taken a leaf out of Modi's campaign of 2014 and improved upon...

Selfie spree for AAP leaders

AAP leaders went on a selfie spree after the party blazed through the Delhi...

Uttam's Take: AAP blooms, BJP looks for lost magic

Uttam's take on AAP's landslide victory in Delhi.

Delhi Verdict Reaction: 'Modi and BJP aren't unbeatable'

Here's what leaders have been saying about AAP's stunning election victory...

'Janata's CM' Kejriwal to take oath on February 14

Exactly a year after he had resigned as the Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi...

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

Delhi polls: The biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Here's a look at where heavyweights stand.

BJP cadre failed to support Kiran: Bedi's husband

Lack of support from BJP cadres was one of the reasons Bedi lost, said her...

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the...

Pollsters off the mark as AAP rolls to landslide win in Delhi elections

Pollsters were off the mark as no one predicted a landslide win for AAP.

AAP jaisa koi... Historic one-sided poll victories

Rediff.com takes a look at record-setting wins in Indian politics.

I haven't lost, BJP has lost: Kiran Bedi's post-defeat message

Bedi sought forgiveness from the party for not living up to their expectations

Time for Sonia to choose between Rahul and Congress revival

'Delhi 2015 is a warning of an intensifying nightmare in the offing.'

Poor show in Delhi may cost BSP its national party status

BSP's poor show in Delhi assembly elections may cost it national party status.

The Aam Aadmi who defeated Kiran Bedi

'I belong to the area of Krishna Nagar, but Bedi was an outsider.'

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

AAP supporters broke out into song and dance outside the AAP offices.

Kejriwal and the art of stopping Modi-Shah

'Kejriwal has shown that not only can Modi-Shah be stopped, they can in fact...

From Delhi to California... 'Kejriwal, Kejriwal'

AAP NRI supporters celebrated after trends showed that the party was set to...

Cong promises to reinvent itself, but shields Rahul from Delhi blame

A shocked Congress promises to revisit its 'idealogical construct'.

The woman behind Kejriwal's success

"Sunita never comes in the picture but she is always there.'

Please, everybody, think beyond Delhi

'The BJP currently occupies the centre stage of Indian politics, much the...

How Kejriwal won the hearts of Delhi, AGAIN

The AAP leader resurrected his political fortunes by making changes to his...

Maken quits as Cong general secy after Delhi poll debacle

Maken quits as Congress General Secretary after Delhi poll debacle.

PM Modi congratulates Kejriwal, calls for chai pe charcha

Modi congratulated Kejriwal for the thumping victory

She's back: 'Priyanka lao, party bachao' posters seen outside Congress office

With the Congress heading for an embarrassing loss, party workers started...

5 Reasons Why the BJP Got It Wrong In Delhi

'The boy has remained so simple. Still wearing that sweater and light pants....

'AAP's win will change Indian politics forever'

'AAP as a party has failed and risen, but what matters is that we as alert...

LIVE: Delhi Election Verdict

Watch this space to see the Delhi elections live results unfold on rediff.com.

From her balcony, Kiran Bedi says defeat is hers

Taking responsibility if the party loses, Kiran Bedi said that it was not a...

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Counting of votes for the high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which...

Mon, Feb 9, 2015
On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

With exit polls projecting a decisive victory for the Aam Aadmi Party in the...

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

With exit polls having projected Bharatiya Janata Party defeat in Delhi...

Day before counting, AAP offices abuzz with activity

A day before counting, AAP offices across the city were abuzz with activities.

A memory haunts AAP ahead of judgement day

What's the mood in the AAP, BJP camps on the eve of counting?

I've given it all, not nervous about result, says Bedi

BJP's Kiran Bedi said that she was not nervous about the results as that is...

Exit polls disastrous for Cong; Modi also needs to introspect: Digvijay

Digvijay Singh said that PM Narendra Modi would be forced to introspect if...

Sun, Feb 8, 2015
Win or lose, will take responsibility: Kiran Bedi

In the face of the exit polls that show the BJP losing the Delhi assembly...

'Chill' for 2 days, Kejriwal tells partymen

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday spent a relaxed morning with members of...

BJP to hold review meet after exit polls predict AAP win in Delhi

A day after the assembly elections in Delhi the BJP will hold a review...

Sat, Feb 7, 2015
AAP set to sweep Delhi away, predict exit polls

All the exit polls on Saturday have predicted a majority for the Aam Aadmi...

Record 67.14 per cent voting in the battle for Delhi

The voter turnout is 1.28% higher than 65.86% polling in 2013 assembly polls.

Kejriwal thanks voters for rejecting politics of caste, religion

The AAP chief lauded the voters in Delhi and tweeted his thanks.

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Delhi picked up the pace and a 67 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6...

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Total of Rs 40 lakh cash and over 53,000 litres of illicit liquor was seized

Nothing can stop them: Age no obstacle for these voters

Old people undeterred by their age came out to cast their vote

Priyanka praises AAP, calls it an important opponent

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the Aam Aadmi Party is an important...

PHOTOS: The who's who of Delhi turn up to vote

Rediff.com brings you images from Delhi of some of the high profile voters...

Why opinion polls predict an AAP victory in Delhi

Kejriwal in his public meetings took up issues, which garnered him strong...

AAP charges Model Code violation by Bedi, complains to EC

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata...

'AAP workers intimidating voters against voting for BJP'

The BJP has alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is violating the...

'Yes, we are comfortable on streets, unlike Jaitley'

Aam Aadmi Party chief spokesperson Yogendra Yadav tells Somesh Jha how Delhi...

Cong's poll strategy: Focus on strategically handpicked 32 seats

With its back against the wall, the Congress party has channelised its...