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Rural Delhi’s Overlooked Support Propels BJP to Victory

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1 year ago

February 8, 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a devastating defeat in the Delhi assembly elections, with key leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Saurabh Bhardwaj losing in their respective districts on Saturday. This unforeseen outcome dashed the party’s aspirations for a third consecutive term in office.

A pivotal factor in this election was the rural constituencies, collectively known as the ‘Delhi Dehat’ area. Voters in this region, long overlooked by the AAP government, played a crucial role in determining the election results.

Representatives from 360 villages in Delhi had previously declared their support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing the AAP’s failure to meet the needs of rural communities. Chaudhary Surendra Solanki, a prominent leader of the Palam Khap, was instrumental in this shift. He had shared a stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presenting him with a symbolic replica of a plough during a rally, and expressed strong discontent with Kejriwal, accusing the AAP government of neglecting rural areas and merely making empty promises. “This time, we have resolved to elect the BJP with a significant majority,” Solanki stated.

Leading up to the elections, Solanki and other village leaders met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussing various concerns related to Delhi’s Master Plan 2041, house tax exemptions, village boundary expansions, and the land pooling policy. Solanki confirmed that Shah assured them these issues would be tackled once the BJP came to power in Delhi. In return for these commitments, the Palam Khap and neighboring villages pledged their unwavering support to the BJP.

The electoral results were telling, with the BJP achieving an impressive victory in the rural constituencies. Initial projections had anticipated the BJP winning between 15 to 20 seats, but Solanki expressed surprise at the party’s exceptional performance, stating, “They have exceeded expectations and accomplished a clean sweep in the rural areas.”

With rural voters at the forefront, the BJP’s triumph in Delhi signifies a substantial shift in political loyalties, compelling the AAP to reassess its strategies.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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1 hour ago

March 5, 2026

Namma Kudla

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

Namma Kudla

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.