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Maken Critiques AAP Government’s Education and Transport Strategies

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1 year ago

February 3, 2025

Congress Treasurer Ajay Maken called attention to the flaws in the AAP government’s education and transport policies, which the ruling party has touted during its campaigns. These points were highlighted in the third chapter of the Congress’s political campaign, titled ‘AAP Ke Paap,’ aimed at unveiling the shortcomings of the AAP’s decade-long governance.During a press conference on Sunday, Maken asserted that this exposure will serve as a decisive blow to the “corrupt” Kejriwal administration, which has mismanaged the city for over 11 years. He stated, “Across the globe, the AAP government in Delhi uniquely allowed the education and excise minister, Manish Sisodia, to engage in both arenas, wearing the mask of education while committing the liquor scam.”

Maken claimed that the people of Delhi have grown aware of Kejriwal’s misleading models and are resolved to vote for Congress on February 5, seeking to restore the development and progress associated with Sheila Dikshit’s Congress government. He pointed out that during Congress’s tenure from 2008-09, 75,974 students successfully passed the 12th Board exams, a number that increased to 147,420 by the time Congress left office in 2013-14. However, under AAP’s governance, that number dropped to 116,792 in 2015-16 and further declined to 109,098 in 2019-20.

Maken continued, stating that in 2013-14, there were 17.75 lakh students in government schools compared to 13.57 lakh in private schools. By 2018-19, the number of students in private schools surged to 16.61 lakh, whereas government school enrollment fell to 16.47 lakh. This trend, he said, reveals the inefficacy of AAP’s educational model, suggesting that students either dropped out of government schools or transferred to private institutions for superior education.

Addressing the pollution crisis, Maken emphasized that the major contributor to Delhi’s air pollution is the high volume of vehicles on the roads, stemming from a disrupted public transport system—not stubble-burning by farmers, as Kejriwal has claimed. He pointed out that, according to TERI, vehicular emissions—which accounted for 28% of PM2.5 in 2016—now contribute to 47% of the total in the Capital.

Maken mentioned that Delhi is seeing the addition of approximately 1,800 new vehicles each day. He attributed the surge in private vehicles to the reduced passenger capacity of the DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation). He stated that while Congress was in power from 2012 to 2013, the DTC transported 46.77 lakh passengers daily; by August 2024, this number plummeted to 24.43 lakh under AAP’s governance. Moreover, the DTC’s bus fleet decreased from 5,609 in 2012-13 to 4,541 in August 2024, with the number of DTC depots also falling from 43 to 38.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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2 days ago

April 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.

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Man Killed by Wife’s Lover in Andhra Pradesh, Son Raises Alarm

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh: A 45-year-old man was killed by his wife’s lover in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. The incident happened on Monday night in a forest area near Chowdepalli.

The victim, Gandhi from Tamil Nadu, had come with his five-year-old son to search for his wife. Police said the wife was in a relationship with another man named Narasimhulu.

Narasimhulu allegedly took Gandhi and the child into the forest. He and his aides then attacked Gandhi with a stone and killed him in front of the boy.

The frightened child hid in nearby bushes. After the attackers left, he stayed beside his father’s body the whole night.

At sunrise, the boy walked to a nearby village and informed locals. The police were alerted and started an investigation.

Police have taken the accused and his two aides into custody. The child has been placed in a care centre.

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Woman Delivers Baby Girl on Train in Andhra Pradesh

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh : A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby girl on a moving train in Andhra Pradesh. The incident ended safely with the help of railway staff.

The woman was eight months pregnant. She boarded the train with her family, believing she still had one month left for delivery. She was travelling from Chennai to Dhanbad on Train No. 13352.

After the train crossed Annavaram station, she began to feel labour pain. Her family members became worried and immediately informed the ticket examiner.

Railway staff member G. Jyothi responded quickly and helped the woman. Understanding the emergency, the train was given a special halt at Elamanchili station. An ambulance was also arranged.

The woman delivered a healthy baby girl on the train. After the delivery, both the mother and the newborn were shifted to Elamanchili Government Hospital in a 108 ambulance.

Officials confirmed that both the mother and baby are safe and healthy. The train was halted at the station for about 40 minutes to manage the situation.

Railway staff ensured privacy by asking male passengers to leave the coach. Their timely action helped ensure a safe delivery.

This incident highlights the importance of quick response and human support during emergencies.