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12:42 PM

Delhi polls: A look at perks announced by Congress

Congress has also unveiled its manifesto, promising five guarantees, including a caste census and the creation of a ministry for Purvanchalis if elected. The party, which lost to AAP in 2013, has proposed a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance for women, 300 units of free electricity for eligible households, subsidised LPG cylinders at Rs 500, and free ration kits.

 

Congress further pledged no-cost health coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh, along with free ration for eligible beneficiaries. It also proposed a monthly financial assistance of Rs 8,500 for unemployed youth and the establishment of 100 Indira canteens offering meals for Rs 5. Scholarships and hostels for transgender persons, as well as accessible washrooms in public spaces, were also part of the Congress manifesto.

12:42 PM

Delhi polls: A look at AAP's election promises

The incumbent AAP has pledged Rs 2,100 monthly to women voters, directly countered by BJP’s Rs 2,500 offer under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana. In December, AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced free treatment for citizens over 60 years old in both government and private hospitals under the Sanjeevani Yojana. He also promised funding for Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) to hire private security guards if AAP is re-elected.

 

Further commitments include five guarantees for auto drivers, such as Rs 1 lakh for daughters’ marriages and Rs 10 lakh in life insurance. Kejriwal also assured tenants in Delhi would benefit from AAP’s free electricity and water scheme.

12:39 PM

Delhi polls: A look at BJP's manifesto

The BJP manifesto primarily focuses on women's welfare. The party promises Rs 2,500 per month under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana and Rs 21,000 plus six nutrition kits for every pregnant woman under the Chief Minister Matritva Suraksha Yojana. Unveiling the manifesto, BJP President J.P. Nadda said it counters AAP’s welfare-driven governance model and lays the foundation for a "developed Delhi."

 

If elected, the BJP plans to enhance public welfare schemes and eradicate corruption. Promises include a Rs 500 subsidy for LPG cylinders for the poor, a free cylinder during Holi and Diwali, and an increase in senior citizen pensions — from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 for those aged 60 to 70 and from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000 for senior citizens, widows, divyangs, and the destitute aged 70 and above.

11:53 AM

Justice (retd) SN Dhingra files PIL in Delhi HC against poll promises and voter data collection

Retired Justice SN Dhingra, serving as the president of Samay Yaan (Sashakt Samaj), a non-profit organization, has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court. The petition was submitted just days before the Delhi Assembly elections, contesting the electoral promises made by the AAP, BJP, and Congress, as well as the AAP's voter data collection efforts under the guise of offering benefits from the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana.

11:42 AM

'Product-specific schemes to enhance productivity and competitiveness'

Sharing his views on the Budget, Managing Partner, Solomon & Co., said, "Aligned with the objectives of the Make in India initiative, the Finance Minister’s introduction of targeted product-specific schemes to enhance productivity and competitiveness in key labor-intensive sectors such as footwear, leather goods, toys, and food processing is a significant and welcome step. These initiatives are expected to drive large-scale skill development and job creation, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities while also improving India’s position in global markets."

11:38 AM

Sambit Patra accuses Somnath Bharti of influencing probe in land grab case

BJP's national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Sunday accused AAP MLA Somnath Bharti of influencing the probe in a case of land grabbing in south Delhi. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Patra played a purported audio clip of Bharti, claiming that the AAP MLA from Malviya Nagar pressurised an investigating officer to give a slip to an accused and destroy evidence against him in return of bribe.

11:02 AM

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to hold public meetings in Delhi

10:29 AM

This time, the BJP government is about to form in Delhi: PM Modi

Addressing a rally in south Delhi's RK Puram, the Prime Minister said this Budget was the people's Budget and represents the hopes and aspirations of the middle class. "The country is growing economically. In earlier times, corruption would have eaten up the people and your hard-earned money would have been taken away. BJP's honest governance has worked for the welfare of every section - be it the poor, the middle class, people in rural areas, or urban voters."

9:27 AM

PM pitches 'Modi's guarantee', expresses confidence of BJP's win in Delhi polls

Asserting that the Union Budget has filled every family with happiness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that this is the most middle class friendly Budget in India's history.

Addressing a rally here ahead of the Delhi assembly polls on February 5, Modi spoke about various beneficial provisions of the Budget for the middle class to claim that never since India's Independence those earning up to Rs 12 lakh have received such a relief.

9:12 AM

Kejriwal should explain how he plans to give Rs 25,000 to 40 lakh families: BJP

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal is making false claims about giving a Rs 25,000 rebate to every family. He stated that Delhi's budget is Rs 78,000 crore, and Kejriwal should explain how he plans to give Rs 25,000 to 40 lakh families within this budget.

 

He added, "The Narendra Modi government's budget, which offers an income tax rebate up to Rs 12 lakh, will benefit one crore people in Delhi." He further mentioned that the budget has addressed the needs of everyone from farmers to the middle class. "For the first time, the government has provided more than expected to the middle class. The biggest benefit of the Rs 12 lakh income tax rebate will go to Delhi, which has nearly one crore people in the middle class," he said.

8:35 AM

Delhiites trust only BJP because it does what it says: PM Modi

8:29 AM

‘AAP-da’ wasted 11 years in Delhi: PM Modi

PM Modi refers to AAP leaders quitting party, says they have realised how much angry people are with the party. ‘AAP-da’ wasted 11 years in Delhi, city will get double-engine government this time, said PM Modi at a BJP rally in RK Puram.

7:59 AM

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday (February 3, 2025).

7:44 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spreading hooliganism in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

"As the elections are nearing, a wave for AAP is rising in Delhi and BJP's seats are decreasing. This has frustrated the BJP, especially Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He is spreading hooliganism in Delhi. Their (BJP) goons are attacking people and police have been instructed to not take any action. Such incidents are being reported at various places. Yesterday, one such incident happened at a rally where AAP leader Sanjay Singh was also present..," he said.

6:45 AM

Delhi elections LIVE: Kejriwal writes to EC, demands independent observers in his constituency

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has alleged attack on his party workers ahead of the Delhi assembly polls and demanded that the Election Commission appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency. In a letter to the Election Commission, Kejriwal has also demanded arrest of BJP workers allegedly involved in such incidents and suspension of police officers concerned.

No immediate reaction was available from the BJP and the Delhi Police over Kejriwal's claims.

 

In the letter, the former Delhi chief minister also cited some alleged incidents of attack on AAP workers in his New Delhi constituency.