Articles tagged under: AAP

Gopal Italia alleges grain scam, but probe reveals involvement of AAP office-bearer

August 08, 2025
Gopal Italia alleges grain scam, but probe reveals involvement of AAP office-bearer

Visavadar: The political controversy surrounding the alleged grain scam in Visavadar has taken a dramatic turn, with the BJP accusing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gopal Italia of shielding his own party workers while raising allegations against others. The row began on August 1, when newly elected Visavadar MLA Gopal Italia staged a sit-in protest outside the local police station, demanding the registration of an FIR into what he termed a large-scale black-marketing of subsidized foodgrains. Ita...Read More

Man slapped at AAP public meeting in Morbi for asking question to State party chief

August 05, 2025
Man slapped at AAP public meeting in Morbi for asking question to State party chief

Morbi: Amid rising political activity ahead of the upcoming local body elections in Gujarat, a public meeting organized by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Morbi on Monday under the “Gujarat Jodo Abhiyan” took a controversial turn when a youth was slapped for questioning state party chief Isudan Gadhvi over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's governance. The rally was held at Rajnagar on Wawdi Road, where AAP Gujarat President Isudan Gadhvi addressed a large crowd. During the address, a local youth name...Read More

Kejriwal holds rally in Gujarat supporting MLA Chaitar Vasava, who has ‘18 criminal cases’ against him

July 24, 2025
Kejriwal holds rally in Gujarat supporting MLA Chaitar Vasava, who has ‘18 criminal cases’ against him

By Kushagra Tiwari Ahmedabad: The National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, was on a visit to Gujarat along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. During the trip, the AAP leaders held a public rally today at Pitha Ground in Dediyapada in support of local MLA Chaitar Vasava, who has been in judicial custody at the Vadodara Central Jail in an attempted murder case. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Bharuch, Mansukh Vasava, who had defeated Chaitar ...Read More

Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Gujarat again later this month; Kejriwal too paying frequent visits

July 23, 2025
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Gujarat again later this month; Kejriwal too paying frequent visits

Gandhinagar: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Gujarat again. He will be on one-day visit to Gujarat on July 26. Rahul will meet the newly appointed district presidents of Congress party in Gujarat at party event in Anand in Central Gujarat. This event will be the part of the workshop held at Anand during July 26 to 28 for training of newly appointed district presidents of party. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi came to Gujarat on March 7-8 and then on April 8-9 for the Congre...Read More

Section 144 imposed after arrest of AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava

July 06, 2025
Section 144 imposed after arrest of AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava

Bharuch: A high-level meeting on the ADVT (Administrative Development and Village Transformation) executive planning turned chaotic on Saturday in Dediapada, Narmada district, as a heated confrontation broke out, followed by attacks on Taluka Panchayat president Sanjay Vasava. The meeting, held in the chamber of the Provincial Officer D.R. Sangada, was attended by Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava, Dediapada Taluka Panchayat President Sanjay Vasava, Sagbara Taluka Panchayat President Champaben Vasav...Read More

Gariadhar MLA Sudhir Vaghani skips AAP membership drive launch; missing from posters too

July 02, 2025
Gariadhar MLA Sudhir Vaghani skips AAP membership drive launch; missing from posters too

Ahmedabad: After clinching victory in the Visavadar by-election, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is riding high on enthusiasm. The party launched its statewide membership campaign in Ahmedabad on Tuesday in the presence of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. However, the absence of Gariadhar MLA Sudhir Vaghani was conspicuous. He was not present at the event, nor was his image included on party hoardings displayed at the venue—raising fresh questions about growing dissatisfaction within the party...Read More

Botad MLA Umesh Makwana resigns as whip and from party post; AAP suspends him for 5 years

June 26, 2025
Botad MLA Umesh Makwana resigns as whip and from party post; AAP suspends him for 5 years

Gandhinagar: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Umesh Makwana has created a stir within the party by resigning only from his posts as whip and national joint secretary, while neither quitting the party nor resigning from his position as an MLA. Makwana, who represents the Botad constituency, said he would consult the public before deciding whether to resign from the Assembly. “Leaders from backward communities are often used only during elections. All parties have failed to address the issues of backw...Read More

AAP retains Visavadar Assembly seat; Gopal Italia wins with 17,000+ vote margin

June 23, 2025
AAP retains Visavadar Assembly seat; Gopal Italia wins with 17,000+ vote margin

Visavadar: The counting of votes for the Visavadar Assembly seat has concluded, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Gopal Italia emerging victorious. AAP, which had won the seat in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections, has successfully retained it with a lead of 17,554 votes. Italia secured a total of 75,942 votes, while BJP candidate Kirit Patel received 58,388 votes. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Nitin Ranpariya, representing the main opposition party, managed to garner only 5,501 votes, a...Read More

AAP set to retain Visavadar seat

June 23, 2025
AAP set to retain Visavadar seat

Visavadar: The counting of votes for the Visavadar Assembly by-election is underway, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on track to retain the seat. Counting began at 8 AM on Monday, with votes being tallied across 14 tables. According to the latest results from the 18th round, AAP candidate Gopal Italia has secured a total of 65,295 votes, maintaining a strong lead over his rivals. The BJP has received 51,220 votes, while the Congress trails with just 4,798 votes. Italia has been in the lead fo...Read More

Kadi , Visavadar live results: Gujarat bypolls 2025

June 23, 2025
Kadi , Visavadar live results: Gujarat bypolls 2025

Visavadar/Kadi: The counting of votes for the by-elections to two vacant Assembly seats, Visavadar and Kadi in Gujarat, started this morning at 8 am. The outcome is expected to become clear by around noon. Visavadar is located in the Junagadh district in the Saurashtra region, while Kadi lies in North Gujarat. Update at 1 pm: BJP retains Kadi seat with Rajendra Chavda winning by a margin of over 38,000 votes, while AAP's Gopal Italia has secured victory for the party in Visavadar with a lead ...Read More