India Political Highlights| Delhi gears up for new CM Atishi, J&K preps for first phase of elections

Suspense over new Delhi CM: Kejriwal holds one on one meeting with AAP leaders; Atishi front-runner for top post

Suspense over the new Delhi chief minister grew on Monday as AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal held "one on one" meetings with members of party's Political Affairs Committee (PAC) and ministers, while Atishi emerged as the front-runner for the post.

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100 days of Modi 3.0: Congress slams PM as 'weak', says running 'U-turn' govt

With Modi 3.0 completing 100 days, the Congress on Monday claimed that Narendra Modi in his third term had proven to be a "weak" prime minister who was dependent on crutches and setting new records for U-turns.

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Those filled with hate not leaving any chance to defame the country: PM Modi's veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi

Training guns on the Opposition on the completion of 100 days in office in his third term, PM Modi on Monday said people filled with hate are trying to defame India and Gujarat. The prime minister was speaking at a function in Gujarat where he inaugurated many development projects.

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Shiv Sena MLA who announced Rs 11 lakh reward for cutting off Rahul’s tongue booked amid row

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has kicked up a row by announcing a Rs 11 lakh reward to anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s tongue for his remarks on scrapping the reservation system.

As the remarks triggered a political firestorm and raised calls for action, police on Monday night registered a case against the Buldhana MLA.

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'New CM will govern Delhi like Bharat did in absence of Lord Ram,' says Saurabh Bharadwaj on Kejriwal's likely resignation

PM Modi was born into a poor family. On his birthday we celebrate 'Sewa Pakhwada': Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Many institutions in the country have decided to celebrate PM Modi's birthday as 'Sewa Pakhwada'. From September 17 to October 2, our party workers will help the people. PM Modi was born into a poor family and he became the PM of the world's largest democracy... 15 different nations gave their highest honour to him... 140 crore Indians are praying for his long life today."

AAP to announce name of new Delhi CM at 12 noon today

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will announce the name of the leader who will replace Arvind Kejriwal as the Delhi Chief Minister at 12 pm on Tuesday after the legislative party meeting, the party said.

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AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar arrives CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for legislative party meeting

They can change the face but not the character,' says BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva as AAP is set to announce name of new CM

State BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva said, "AAP leaders are trying to makeover the party. They forget that they can change the face of the party but not the character. They cannot clean the black blots of corruption on their character."

"For the people of Delhi, the only issue in the elections would be the corruption of Arvind Kejriwal. He has looted and conned the people of Delhi. Had there been an iota of morality, then he would have resigned the day he was arrested. Arvind Kejriwal is displaying the lowest level of morality," he added.

On the first 100 days of the third term of PM Modi govt, Amit Shah, Ashwini Vaishnaw launch a booklet

As far as I understand Kejriwal's politics, Sunita Kejriwal won't be CM: AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj

On the new CM of Delhi, he said, "I have no knowledge, whether it will be someone from the council of ministers or from among the MLAs. But we will let you know. As far as I understand the politics of Arvind Kejriwal, I don't think it will be Sunita Kejriwal. She is not interested."

Census process will begin soon, says Amit Shah during presser on 100 days of Modi govt

Atishi to be next Delhi CM as Kejriwal proposes her name at AAP meet, gets MLA's support

BJP claims Delhi CM switch due to 'internal power struggle'

Changing the face won't change AAP's character: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on on AAP MLAs unanimously accepting Kejriwal's proposal forwarding Atishi's name for the CM post said, "Changing the face won't change Aam Aadmi Party's character. Aam Aadmi Party is indulged in corruption."

CPI(M) Politburo member Subhashini Ali sends best wishes to Atishi for becoming next Delhi CM

I will work under Arvind Kejriwal's guidance, protect people of Delhi: Atishi on being designated Delhi CM

PM Modi defends Ganesh Puja with CJI, says 'Congress and its ecosystem have problems with it'

Kejriwal to meet Delhi L-G V K Saxena at 4:30 pm today

BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri congratulates Atishi on becoming the new Delhi CM

On Atishi to be new Delhi CM, BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said, "Many congratulations to Atishi for being the new CM. We will support her in the development of Delhi. We hope that she will use our experience also for the benefit of Delhi. The condition of Delhi is very bad. People don't have drinking water, the roads are broken, our public transport system has collapsed. I hope that these problems will be solved when Atishi becomes the CM."

After 'jailwala', 'bailwala' CM, Delhi now has 'dummy' CM, says Shehzad Poonawalla

'It's Delhi's misfortune there has been AAP government here for the last decade,' says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

Kharge has written to PM Modi seeking his intervention over 'terrorist' jibe for Rahul Gandhi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and CM-designate Atishi arrive at LG Secretariat office to meet L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tenders resignation to L-G Saxena

Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi stakes claim to form new govt

 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tendered his resignation to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena here on Tuesday and AAP leader Atishi, chosen by the party as his successor, staked her claim to form a new government.

Kejriwal reached the LG Secretariat along with his Cabinet colleagues to resign on Tuesday afternoon, days after announcing his decision to quit from the post. (PTI)

Hope Atishi will listen to poor, workers and help Delhi: Brinda Karat

Brinda Karat said on Atishi staking claim to be Delhi CM, "In the circumstances under which Atishi has become the Chief Minister, she herself said it is very sad that Arvind ji had to resign today. Making her the Chief Minister is a good thing as a woman has become the Chief Minister and certainly, during her tenure, she will listen to the voice of the people of Delhi, the voice of the poor, the voice of the workers and will work to get justice for the people of Delhi. This is our hope."

Polling station in Kishtwar set up especially for women voters