After a failed attempt a day earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday filed her nomination papers from the Kalkaji constituency and lashed out at police and local election officials for acting promptly on poll-related complaints given by the BJP and ignoring the ones filed by the AAP.

CM Atishi raised questions over the impartiality of the Election Commission (EC) and police, claiming, "I hope the commitment of free and fair elections given by the EC to us will be fulfilled. "

Reacting to the registration of an FIR in Kalkaji for alleged misuse of a Public Works Department (PWD) van for transporting AAP election campaign posters, CM Atishi said, "When we complain against BJP candidate Parvesh Verma for distributing money and spectacles, we are told an inquiry is on. But, in my case, an FIR has been filed in Kalkaji without even an inquiry."

"Something is fishy," she said, adding that lower-level election officials are under pressure and the police are also favouring a particular party.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP ) convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said this election will probably expose the "hidden partnership" of the BJP and Congress.

Taking to social media platform X, Kejriwal reacted to the attacks by BJP and the Congress party.

While reposting a tweet of Amit Malviya, who is in charge of BJP's National Information & Technology Department, Kejriwal wrote in Hindi, "...I said just one line about Rahul Gandhi and the reply is coming from the BJP. See how much the BJP is feeling. Perhaps this Delhi election will expose the jugalbandi (partnership) going on behind the scenes between Congress and BJP for years…"

It all started on Monday with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in the national capital’s Seelampur area, where he targeted both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. He accused them of making false promises. He said there was no difference between the two leaders and they did not want the backward, Dalits, tribals and minorities to get their due.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal dropped a political bombshell on Saturday as he claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalised its former MP Ramesh Bidhuri as its CM candidate for the impending Assembly elections and also dared him to engage in a public debate with him, the de-facto CM face of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Addressing a press conference in the capital, Kejriwal said, “Our sources tell us that the BJP has zeroed in the name of Ramesh Bidhuri for its Chief Ministerial candidate. The BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) met yesterday and finalised his name for the CM face. His name is likely to be announced in a day or two.”

Kejriwal said that the BJP was afraid of defeat and hence was dilly-dallying on the name of CM candidate.

“I have been the CM face of my party, since beginning. Why the BJP has not announced it yet,” he asked.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers allegedly swindled over Rs 2,026 crore as the liquor excise policy lacked transparency and thrived on illegal decision-making to benefit some favoured licencees, said a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report whose excerpts came into public domain on Saturday.

The document of the government's auditor that has exposed the liquor scam is named, "Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi."

The damning findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Girish Chandra Murmu, over the AAP government’s controversial liquor policy come as a big setback to the ruling AAP ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections, giving fresh ammunition to the Opposition BJP and the Congress who have dubbed the scam “Liquorgate”.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote a fresh letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday and sought an urgent appointment for a meeting.

She has consistently raised concerns about the removal and subsequent addition of thousands of voters in the New Delhi constituency. Atishi wrote, “With less than 27 days left for the Delhi Assembly elections, this matter should be considered at the highest priority...Once again, I would like to ask you to please give an appointment as soon as possible to ensure free and fair elections in the upcoming Delhi Assembly."

At a recent press conference, Atishi revealed that between December 15 and January 2, applications for the addition of 10,500 new voters had been submitted to the constituency. She also pointed out that 6,167 applications for voter deletions were filed between November 29 and January 2, with 4,283 of these deletion requests being submitted by just 84 individuals.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday unveiled its campaign song, 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' (We Will Bring Kejriwal Again), ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

The song highlights the party's key electoral promises, including its two recently launched welfare schemes -- Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, which provides Rs 2,100 per month to women in Delhi, and Sanjeevani Yojana, which ensures free treatment for senior citizens across all hospitals.

The launch event witnessed the presence of prominent AAP leaders, including party national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and other senior members.

Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal described elections as a festival for Delhi's people.

With tears in her eyes, an emotionally disturbed Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday hit out at BJP candidate from Kalkaji seat Ramesh Bidhuri for stooping so low to attack his 80-year-old educationist father.

“He is seeking votes by abusing my father and not on his own performance in the constituency,” Atishi alleged claiming that attacks on her father are very disturbing.

Atishi’s response to Bidhuri came during a press conference to allege a “voter scam” in the garb of deletion and addition of voters' names in the New Delhi Assembly constituency of Arvind Kejriwal.

During a rally in Delhi, Ramesh Bidhuri stated, "Atishi has changed her father. She used to be Marlena, but now she is Singh. Her parents had filed a petition seeking clemency for Afzal Guru, the man responsible for killing young people."

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor was arrested by the Patna Police on Monday for staging a sit-in in an unauthorised location in Gandhi Maidan, according to an official.

After the arrest, a medical examination was conducted, and Kishor will be presented in court, Patna SSP Awakash Kumar told.

"Prashant Kishore of Jan Suraaj Party and some other people were illegally protesting in front of Gandhi statue in the restricted area of Gandhi Maidan for their five-point demands," SSP Kumar said.

He also informed that the administration had earlier issued a notice to Kishor and other protestors to move from the unauthorised area of Gandhi Maidan to the designated place of protest, Gardnibagh.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a newsletter, in an apparent attempt to maximise his reach to the people and impress upon them with his exploits in 2024.

The newsletter summarises Rahul's efforts as well as accomplishments in 2024, his endeavours in connecting with the electorate and also how he cornered the Centre on matters of public issues.

Sharing the newsletter, the Congress MP wrote, "Know my views on my speech on the Constitution and Manusmriti in Parliament and the developments related to it. Read along about my recent visit to the vegetable market and other activities."

The eight-page newsletter showcases his heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Mammohan Singh, his arguments and assertions on the "battle between Manusmriti and Constitution" and also a recollection of the memorable moments from his Bharat Jodo Yatra.

A breakthrough was achieved on Wednesday that would end the continuing protests in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine base camp town of Katra.

Shopkeepers, hoteliers, transport operators, Pony and Palki wallahs have been in protest for the last eight days against the proposed Rs 300-crore ropeway project from Tarakote Marg in Katra to Sanji Chhat at the Mata’s cave shrine.

The administration formed a 4-member team on Tuesday to engage in discussions with the protesters. The administration has already announced its decision to release all detained protesters, including the Samiti leaders.

Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, told reporters that the decisions were taken after holding detailed discussions with members of the civil society.