GST Council Meeting: Delhi Minister Atishi to Oppose Tax on Online Payments

08 Sep 2024

Delhi Minister Atishi announced on Sunday that she would oppose a proposal by the central government to impose an 18% tax on online payments below Rs 2,000 made through payment gateways at the upcoming GST Council meeting scheduled for Monday. Addressing the media, Atishi emphasized that such a tax would...

Delhi Minister Atishi Appears in BJP Leader’s Defamation Case

29 Jun 2024

Delhi Minister Atishi appeared virtually on Saturday in response to a defamation complaint filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal scheduled the matter for hearing on July 23. Atishi was summoned on May 28, but the court did not issue a summons to Arvind Kejriwal, also...

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi’s Health Declining Due To Fast, Says AAP

24 Jun 2024

Delhi Minister Atishi's health has declined significantly on the fourth day of her indefinite hunger strike. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is protesting for Haryana to release Delhi’s "rightful share of water." Despite doctors advising hospital admission, Atishi remains steadfast, continuing her fast at Jungpura's Bhogal. "My blood pressure...

‘Centre to impose President’s Rule in Delhi’ says Atishi

12 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader of Delhi, Atishi, expressed worries on Friday, claiming that the national government led by the BJP plans to impose President's Rule in Delhi and citing a number of signs suggesting that this might be the case. At a press conference, Atishi emphasized the legitimacy of...

No Transactions Established, Yet AAP Leaders Held, AAP leader Atishi Slams ED

06 Apr 2024

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday and said that no transactions have been established by the central agency but it still held its party leaders. She accused the BJP of filing fake cases against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through the use of...

EC sends notice to Atishi over her “join BJP or face arrest” charge

05 Apr 2024

The Election Commission (EC) issued a notice to AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi regarding her statement that the BJP approached her for membership through one of her 'close' aides. Atishi has been asked to respond to the notice by noon on April 8. "Criticism of other political parties, when...

Atishi Expresses Concern Over Kejriwal’s Health, Claims 4.5 kg Weight Loss Since Arrest

03 Apr 2024

Delhi Minister Atishi expressed concern over Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's health, stating that he has lost 4.5 kg weight since his arrest and suffers from "severe diabetes". Atishi criticized the BJP for allegedly conspiring against Kejriwal and putting his health at risk. "Arvind Kejriwal suffers from severe diabetes. Despite health...

“Delhi CM’s arrest is BJP’s political conspiracy”, says Atishi

22 Mar 2024

Describing the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "political conspiracy" by the BJP, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi asserted that it's unprecedented for a sitting CM to be apprehended by the Central government. At a press conference on Friday, she stated, "It is the first time that...

Rahul Gandhi to Offer Legal Aid to Kejriwal’s Family: Sources

22 Mar 2024

According to party sources, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his support to Arvind Kejriwal's family and assured them of his and the party's backing following the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister on Thursday. The source added that Rahul Gandhi intends to meet either Kejriwal or...

Kejriwal Arrested in Excise Policy Case; AAP Urges Urgent SC Hearing

21 Mar 2024

According to sources, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and the national convenor of AAP, has been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case. Atishi, a leader of AAP and a Minister in Delhi, stated that they have filed a petition...