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BJP charges AAP for Arvind Kejriwal’s 45 crore house renovation cost, AAP counters back

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday morning addressing a press conference showed documents which revealed that the AAP supremo’s official bungalow had been fitted with expensive marble imported all the way from Vietnam.

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The BJP has attacked the AAP levelling charges that Rs 45 crore was spent on the beautification of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence.

The AAP has countered with visuals of broken ceiling of Kejriwal’s residence.

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday morning addressing a press conference showed documents which revealed that the AAP supremo’s official bungalow had been fitted with expensive marble imported all the way from Vietnam.

Patra also said curtains and pre-fabricated walls were installed, each costs lakhs of rupees. He cited the cost of curtain for more than Rs 7.94 lakh.

Patra also asked CM Kejriwal to address a press conference and answer all the allegations about his house renovation in the same way in which he asked PM Modi to clarify about his educational qualifications.

AAP responded the allegation with videos that showed the dilapidated house of Kejriwal which was before renovation.

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AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar tweeted alleging that Rs 80 crore was spent on three hour visit of former US President Donald, she also said that no media channel holds the guts to debate on the Rs 200 crore aircraft that was bought by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

On Tuesday, a private news channel broadcasted a report Operation Sheesh Mahal, in which it revealed that during the pandemic Rs 45 crore public money was used for the renovation of the Delhi CM residence.

The report by the channel claimed that lavish spending were made while the entire nation was battling the Covid pandemic, it alleged that around Rs 6 crore was spend just on marble flooring and polishing, and around Rs 97 lakhs was spent on a total of 23 curtains.

It claimed that the cost of each curtain was Rs 5-8 lakh.

The report revealed entire expenditure with detail of each expense that was made.

In the meanwhile, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has refuted blaming that it is a distraction from the real issues and has alleged that the PM Modi who tags himself a fakir is constructing a house worth Rs 500 crore for himself and claimed that the current residence of the Prime Minister was renovated spending Rs 90 crore.

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Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses relief in passport row case

Congress leader Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses interim relief and directs him to seek bail from Guwahati High Court.

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Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered another legal setback on Friday after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend protection in a case linked to his remarks about Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

A bench of the apex court refused to interfere with an earlier order that had stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court. This decision leaves the Congress leader open to possible arrest by Assam Police in connection with the case.

During the hearing, Khera’s counsel sought interim protection, but the court declined the request and advised him to approach the appropriate court in Assam for relief. The bench clarified that the Guwahati High Court should decide any bail plea independently and on its merits.

“Am I a terrorist?” remark during hearing

While seeking protection, Khera’s legal team expressed concern over the urgency of the situation. In court, his counsel remarked, “Am I a terrorist?” highlighting the plea for temporary relief until a fresh bail application could be filed.

The Supreme Court also raised concerns over the submission of incorrect documents during the proceedings, adding another layer to the legal complications faced by the Congress leader.

Case linked to remarks on CM’s wife

The case stems from a press conference held earlier this month, where Khera made allegations regarding the citizenship status and financial assets of the Assam Chief Minister’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

He had claimed that she possessed multiple passports and owned undisclosed overseas properties. These allegations were strongly denied by the Chief Minister’s family, who termed them fabricated and misleading.

Legal battle intensifies

Earlier, the Telangana High Court had granted Khera temporary transit anticipatory bail, allowing him time to seek relief from a competent court in Assam. However, the Supreme Court stayed that order following a challenge by Assam authorities, escalating the legal battle.

With the latest ruling, Khera is now expected to move the Guwahati High Court for anticipatory bail as the case continues to unfold.

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Congress suspends 5 Haryana MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Congress suspends five Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, citing serious indiscipline and anti-party activities.

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The Congress has suspended five of its MLAs in Haryana for cross-voting during the recent Rajya Sabha elections, taking disciplinary action over what it described as “anti-party activities”.

The move came after the state unit reviewed the conduct of certain legislators during the polls, where some were found to have voted against the party’s authorised candidate.

Five MLAs suspended after disciplinary process

According to party sources, the MLAs were issued show-cause notices seeking an explanation for their actions. After reviewing their responses, the Congress disciplinary committee recommended suspension.

The decision was approved by the party leadership, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and has been implemented with immediate effect.

Party calls it ‘grave indiscipline’

Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan said the action was necessary to uphold party discipline, stressing that defying the official party line during elections weakens organisational unity.

He said the party takes such violations seriously and will continue to act against any form of indiscipline.

Leadership backs strict action

Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda supported the decision, saying it was taken after due consideration.

He noted that while Rajya Sabha elections are conducted through an open ballot system, allowing legislators some flexibility, the party retains the authority to initiate internal disciplinary action in cases of deviation.

Background

The action follows cross-voting reported during the recent Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, which led to internal concerns within the party. The development has highlighted organisational challenges and prompted the leadership to take corrective steps to reinforce discipline.

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PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament

PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.

During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.

The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.

Opposition questions timing and intent

Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.

The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.

Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.

Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation

Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.

Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.

The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.

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