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Days After Electoral Setback in Delhi, Kejriwal Confers with Punjab CM and AAP MLAs Amidst Speculations of Internal Discontent

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1 year ago

February 11, 2025

Just two days after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) experienced a shocking defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, party leader Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting on Tuesday with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP MLAs who had been actively campaigning in various constituencies.This meeting has sparked intense speculation about possible internal divisions within the AAP following their electoral setback. The party suffered a significant drop in its seat count, securing only 22 seats compared to 62 in 2020, while the BJP made a strong comeback after 27 years, winning 48 seats.

In response to the election results, former BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh allegedly stated that the AAP government in Punjab was on the brink of collapse, indicating that both the party and Kejriwal were facing serious challenges.

Despite the swirling rumors of internal strife, AAP MP Malvinder Kang has refuted such claims, insisting that the gathering at Kapurthala House was a routine meeting aimed at gathering feedback from party leaders. “A party operates continuously, and insights from all units are essential for shaping future strategies. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with AAP MLAs, will convene with Kejriwal to discuss the way forward,” Kang emphasized. “This is an organizational meeting to formulate our next steps,” he added, without disclosing further details.

Importantly, with Punjab being the last state where AAP is in power, any loss of control there would significantly hinder the party’s political trajectory. Ahead of the Delhi elections, at least eight sitting AAP MLAs defected to the BJP, including Kailash Gahlot, a minister in Kejriwal’s cabinet, who also switched allegiance to the ruling party.

The day after the Delhi elections, AAP accused the BJP of executing an “Operation Lotus” to entice its leaders to defect, alleging that its members were offered 15 crore to join the BJP. The BJP has dismissed these accusations.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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1 hour ago

March 5, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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24 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.