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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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Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Children, Teen Girl and Her Family

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1 week ago

July 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man, identified as Rajkumar, allegedly killed his wife, two young sons, a 17-year-old girl who had accused him of sexual harassment, and the girl’s mother and grandmother in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district.

Police said Rajkumar first killed his wife, Parvathi Saritha (30), and their two sons at their home in Shabad on Friday night. He then allegedly kidnapped the teenage girl, murdered her, and later killed her mother and grandmother.

The accused had been arrested in May under the POCSO Act for allegedly stalking and sexually harassing the girl. He was granted anticipatory bail about a week before the murders.

After the crime, Rajkumar reportedly called his father and confessed before switching off his phone. He is currently absconding, and police have launched a manhunt. The investigation is underway.

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Wedding celebration Dispute for Served Chicken promising Mutton

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1 week ago

July 11, 2026

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Bihar: A wedding celebration in Bihar turned violent after a dispute over the food served at the reception. Around 12 people were injured in the clash.

The incident took place in Simri Bakhtiyarpur town of Saharsa district on Thursday.

According to officials, the nikah of Mohammad Abdullah alias Chand, son of Mohammad Anwar, was held with the daughter of Mohammad Javed alias Moto at around 3 pm. The wedding ceremony was completed peacefully.

The trouble began during the wedding feast. Members of the groom’s family claimed they had been promised mutton for the meal. However, they were served chicken instead.

The groom’s side objected to the change in the menu. This led to a heated argument between the two families. The argument soon turned into a physical fight.

Several people from both sides were involved in the clash. Some guests were allegedly beaten with sticks. Videos shared on social media also showed people waving swords during the violence.

Around 12 people suffered injuries in the incident. They were admitted to the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Simri Bakhtiyarpur for treatment.

Police reached the venue and brought the situation under control. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.

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Daughter Held for Mother’s Murder; Father’s Death Also Under Scanner?

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1 week ago

July 11, 2026

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Jaipur: A 23-year-old woman, Ayushi Sharma, who was arrested for allegedly plotting her mother’s murder to obtain a government job, is now facing fresh allegations linked to her father’s death.

Ayushi’s uncle has claimed that the death of her father, Vijay Sharma, may not have been natural. He has demanded a police investigation into the case. Police have started looking into the allegation.

According to the police, Ayushi planned the murder of her mother, Neeraj Sharma, with the help of her uncle Mohan Swaroop and her relative Balram alias Ravi. The motive was to gain control of family property and secure her mother’s government job.

Police said the accused paid Rs.7 lakh to contract killers to carry out the murder. The attackers allegedly rammed an SUV into Neeraj Sharma and tried to make it look like a road accident.

Neeraj Sharma, 45, was working as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in a court. On July 3, she was returning home after dropping her son at tuition when a speeding Scorpio SUV allegedly hit her near Pratap Nagar. She was thrown nearly 100 feet and died on the spot. The accused fled after the incident.

During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the area. They found that the incident was not an accident but a planned murder. The investigation later exposed the conspiracy.

Police have arrested seven people, including Ayushi Sharma, in connection with the case. One accused is still absconding, and efforts are underway to arrest him.

Police said Neeraj Sharma had received the government job on compassionate grounds after the death of her husband about a year ago. Investigators believe Ayushi wanted the job for herself. Police also said there had been a property dispute between the mother and daughter for the past two to three years.

During questioning, Ayushi allegedly told police that she wanted her late father’s government job. However, after his death, the job was given to her mother. She reportedly admitted that this disappointment, along with the property dispute, became the reason for planning the murder.