On Sunday night, ministers Shanti Dhariwal, Mahesh Joshi and Pratap Singh Khachariyawas had met Maken and Kharge at the chief minister’s residence to convey the message of the MLAs loyal to Gehlot.
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Roadmap for cabinet expansion in Rajasthan ready, says Ajay Maken
The Congress leader said that Gehlot is still unwell and doing his work from home and as he gets well this will be done.
Ashok Gehlot’s dinner diplomacy to convey ‘all is well’ in Rajasthan
The two-day one-on-one interaction round was aimed to break the ice between the two camps being led by Gehlot and former deputy CM Sachin Pilot.
Ajay Maken starts one-on-one dialogue with Congress MLAs in Rajasthan
On Wednesday, Maken started his scheduled meetings with MLAs and is asking questions related to the performances of ministers.
Ajay Maken’s retweet backing Sidhu sends trigger speculation about Pilot
After Maken retweeted this long tweet, political circles in Rajasthan were abuzz with speculation that the Punjab story was likely to be repeated in Rajasthan too.
PM shifting goalposts on demonitisation, says Congress on 4th anniv
“While demonetisation did bring down cash use, it was only temporary. The total currency in circulation has surpassed pre-demonetisation levels (over Rs 22 trillion compared to Rs 17.7 trillion),” Maken said.
Ajay Maken slams Centre, AAP for not challenging SC ruling on slum removal
To a question on the role of Aam Aadmi Party government in the city, Maken sad it was their responsibility to challenge the court’s decision but they remained silent.
Congress’ Ajay Maken cautions on Delhi govt’s school reopening plan
Addressing the media, senior Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said unlocking was a bad idea and opening of malls and other places could cause more damage.
Delhi govt should give 75% of teachers’ salaries, demands Ajay Maken
Maken also demanded that the government waive fixed electricity charges and water bills for all establishments facing closure due to the lockdown extended till May 3.
Pass benefit of cheap crude to people: Congress to govt
The former Union Minister said that with this, the total incidence of excise duty on petrol has risen to Rs 22.98 per litre and that on diesel to Rs 18.83 per litre.
Ajay Maken likely to be back as Delhi Congress chief
The post for the party’s Delhi unit fell vacant after the demise of former chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
Lok Sabha 2019: Buzz about Congress candidates for Delhi, party may finalise list by Feb 20
New Delhi: The Congress is expected to announce its candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Delhi by February 20 with names doing the rounds in party circles on all the seven seats though it has not formally closed the door for seat adjustment with the Aam Aadmi Party. The names[Read More…]
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit is the next DPCC chief
After senior Congress leader Ajay Maken resigned from the post of Delhi’s Congress Chief citing health reasons, Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been selected for the post. शीला दीक्षित जी को पुन: प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष बनने पर बधाई व शुभकामनाएँ! उनके आधीन,मुझे संसदीय सचिव एवं कैबिनेट मंत्री के[Read More…]
Ajay Maken steps down as Delhi Congress chief, thanks Rahul Gandhi for his support
Citing health reasons, senior Congress leader Ajay Maken on Friday resigned from the post of Delhi’s Congress Chief. In a meeting held on Thursday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi accepted Maken’s resignation. The meeting was attended by Rahul Gandhi, Ajay Maken and Delhi Congress party affairs in-charge P C Chacko where[Read More…]
Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit pitches herself as DPCC chief
Delhi Congress is likely to get a new president to ease out the working of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Senior Congress leader and DPCC Chief Ajay Maken, who is not keeping well, might be given rest. Delhi could be the key for Lok[Read More…]
HC seeks Delhi Metro’s response to Ajay Maken’s plea
The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the city government and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to file their response to Congress leader Ajay Maken’s plea for subsidising the metro fare. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V.A. Kameswar Rao issued notice to the Delhi government and DMRC on[Read More…]
Three minor sisters starve to death in Delhi, govt orders magisterial inquiry
New Delhi: Three sisters — aged two, four and eight — were found dead in their house here with autopsy reports suggesting that they died because of hunger, officials said on Wednesday. The government has begun a magisterial probe into the incident that has shocked people in the richest state[Read More…]
Statehood not a raging issue but more powers needed for Delhi government: Experts
New Delhi: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to give another push to its demand for full statehood to Delhi with a public campaign, but experts said it was not a burning issue among residents and a way should be found to give more powers to the elected[Read More…]
BJP, AAP hand-in-glove, advisers sacked to gain sympathy: Congress
New Delhi: Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken on Wednesday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP over the cancellation of the appointment of nine AAP advisers, saying the two parties were working together to make a dent in his party’s vote share in the Lok Sabha elections. “It was[Read More…]
AAP planned Chief Secretary attack to divert attention: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday called the alleged assault on Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by two AAP MLAs a “planned strategy” of the ruling party and demanded Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal apologise to the bureaucrat. “The case of assault on Chief Secretary is a very shameful act and the[Read More…]
Congress demands probe into illegal foreign funding received by AAP
Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken demanded a probe into the allegations levelled by sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra concerning illegal foreign funding received by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He also sought Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. “The allegations are serious. Kejriwal should step down on moral and legal[Read More…]
MCD poll results: Here’s how leaders from different political parties reacted
The ruling party in Centre is all set to win MCD polls with a huge margin. BJP is heading for a landslide victory as it is leading in all the three – North, South and East Delhi Municipal Corporations. A total of 53.58 per cent voter turnout was recorded in[Read More…]
Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken decides to resign
AAP will go back to its roots if BJP wins: Arvind Kejriwal
Soon after the MCD polls got over and the results are just around the corner, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he will launch a “movement” if BJP wins in the MCD elections as per the exit polls. Notably, the exit poll predicted a landslide victory for[Read More…]
