AAP to field jailed MLA and tribal leader Vasava from Bharuch Lok Sabha seat
The Hindu
Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal announced that party legislator Chaitar Vasava, who is in jail after his arrest in a criminal case, will contest from the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal announced on January 7 that party legislator Chaitar Vasava, who is in jail after his arrest in a criminal case, will contest from the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming general election.
Mr. Vasava, a tribal leader, is one of the five AAP legislators who won the Assembly election in Gujarat in 2022.
On Sunday, Mr. Kejriwal came to Netrang in Bharuch to address a rally of tribal supporters of Mr. Vasava, a first-time legislator who enjoys strong support among the tribals in the region.
Mr. Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann would be visiting Mr. Vasava in jail on Monday.
Addressing the rally, the Delhi CM accused the BJP of working against the tribals and said Mr. Vasava was arrested last month as he fought for the rights of the community.
Mr. Vasava was arrested on December 14, 2023, after he surrendered in a case of allegedly threatening forest officers and firing in the air while trying to resolve an issue pertaining to cultivation of forest land by local tribals in Narmada district. His wife was also arrested in the case.
Mr. Kejriwal told the gathering that the BJP government in Gujarat had tried its best to lure Mr. Vasava with money and a ministerial post in the government if he switched over to the BJP, but he refused and hence was targeted with a “false case”.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit