PM Modi's 'AAPda' Dig at AAP, Arvind Kejriwal Hits Back

Here's what AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said on BJP candidate from Kalkaji seat Ramesh Bidhuri's remark on Delhi CM Atishi.

"Ramesh Bidhuri made offensive comments. If the BJP had worked better, this wouldn't have happened, and they wouldn't need to resort to low-level politics. Arvind Kejriwal, on the other hand, has worked for Delhi's women as a son and brother."

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar says, "The Modi government allocated Rs 32,000 crores to Telangana in the past decade. This year Rs 5,336 thousand crore Railway budget has been given to the Telangana state, Rs 720 crore for Secunderabad railway station and Rs 350 crore for Nampally railway station. Cherlapally railway terminal is going to be inaugurated tomorrow by PM Modi virtually. Regularly it will facilitate 24 regular train services. 44 railway stations in Telangana are being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat scheme and 5 Vande Bharat trains are already operational in the state. The state of Telangana is developing under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and NDA."
 

On the preparation for Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh CM's Advisor, Awanish Awasthi says, "25 crore people had come to Kumbh in 2019. This time it's Maha Kumbh...CM Yogi Adityanath has estimated that almost double the number of people will come this time. Today he has instructed all the officers that we all should go and see the spot and ensure that whatever finishing touches are to be given to the system and the work is done...A big centre has been built to accommodate all the international and national media people, social media people, influencers and all the people. The press room is double as the last time. The entire set-up of the workstation inside here looks three times bigger to me and it is very beautiful..."

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "The Adivasi Mela is being organised in a good manner this year...it is a coincidence that this time Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is being organised in Odisha too. It gives a platform to depict the song, music, culture and traditions of Odisha..."

On PM Narendra Modi inaugurating various development projects in Delhi, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "PM Modi talks about development only when elections come...These announcements are being made only to win the elections..."

Here's what Congress candidate from Wazirpur Ragini Nayak said on BJP candidate from Kalkaji seat Ramesh Bidhuri's remark on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

"I condemn the derogatory remark he made, and I believe it reflects the mindset of the BJP, which uses demeaning remarks towards women."

Here's what Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said on law and order situation in West Bengal.

"With corruption, violence, and fear spreading in Bengal, no one listens to the common people. It's mafia raj here. The people of Bengal should consider movements for their safety and to oppose injustice."

Jagdip Singh Kahlon, Gen Sec and Legal Head DSGMC says, "I thank PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi LG VK Saxena on behalf of DSGMC and Sikhs...No one was listening to the victims of 1984 genocide and the Congress government was in power for such a long time but they never gave them justice...The government led by PM Modi ensured that the accused were put behind jails...Delhi LG, V.K. Saxena has approved full relaxation in required educational qualification and age relaxation. I thank PM Modi and Delhi LG VK Saxena..."

On BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's purported statement in a viral video, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai says, " This is very shameful and what he said against Priyanka Gandhi, it is an insult to the entire women of the country. She works for the public, is a member of parliament and her family members have sacrificed lives for the country, against her using such words...they have insulted all the women in the country. The people of this country will never forgive him..."

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director general of police for non-compliance of an order directing medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is scheduled to hear the matter.

The top court had earlier pulled up the Punjab government and said its officials and some farmer leaders were making irresponsible statements in the media over attempts to break Dallewal's indefinite fast.

Three Bangladeshis have been arrested in southern West Bengal for staying in India without valid documents, police said on Sunday.

Two Bangladesh nationals were arrested at Kalyani in Nadia district on Saturday while they were loitering suspiciously. They were identified as as 23-year-old Mohammad Sohag Mir from Bangladesh's Madaripur and Pranay Jaydhar (18) from Barisal.

Mir had also visited Kashmir Valley, and further investigation is underway in this regard, a police officer said.

Bidar Contractor Sachin Panchal’s alleged suicide | Koppal, Karnataka | state Minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi says, " What did Priyanka Kharge do? Was his name written on the death note? BJP should keep quiet first, they have no work to do, they are just unemployed....Sachin's death has indeed hurt us too. Why it happened will come out through the investigation..."

On All India Muslim Jamaat president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi reportedly supporting the claim that the Maha Kumbh is being organised on Waqf land, Sadhvi Rithambara says, " Those who divided the country based on religion, they are capturing the India's land with the conspiracy of waqf, this conspiracy should be stopped... no politics is happening (regarding Maha Kumbh), it is a place to get 'Dharam' and 'punya'..."
 

On BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's purported statement in a viral video, Congress MP KL Sharma says, "...BJP should think if they should have such an indecent person in their party This is highly condemnable..."

On All India Muslim Jamaat president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi reportedly supporting the claim that the Maha Kumbh is being organised on Waqf land, Sadhvi Rithambara says, " Everybody should attend the Maha Kumbh. After 12 Kumbhs, such 'Mahapurna' Kumbh' comes...all the properties of waqf should become that of govt"

The Assam Congress on Sunday said the assembly Speaker has rejected its petition seeking disqualification of its suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed from the House.

State Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah termed the Speaker's decision as "politically incapable".

"We had petitioned the Speaker to disqualify Ahmed, but he has dismissed our application. This is a politically incapable decision by the Speaker and it will hurt the BJP more," Borah told reporters here.

He said Ahmed was suspended from the party for allegedly insulting the Assam Agitation and its martyrs.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the residence of veteran BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi on his 91st birth anniversary.

On BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's purported statement in a viral video, BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "I have not heard Ramesh Bidhuri's full statement, but women have a special contribution in society and we should respect them, any such comment should be avoided. But Congress will also have to give up its double standards. When any statement comes about our MP Hema Malini, they clap... But I still say that no one should even think of insulting women."

Haryana CM Nayab Singh  Saini says, "Such a period came when the sacred sites were demolished...Various attempts were made in the past to destroy Sanatan culture but today also those structures are present. The court is also looking into the facts..."

On Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement, he says, "When the Samajwadi Party government was in power, hooliganism was at its peak. Goons used to roam the streets... The Samajwadi Party government used to give protection to goons... But today after the formation of the BJP government under the leadership of UP CM Yogi Adityanath, all the goons are in jail... The BJP government will be formed in the state for the third time..."

On the statement of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Haryana CM Nayab Singh  Saini says, "Arvind Kejriwal speaks a lot of lies...He first abuses the Congress party and then hugs them. He creates a lot of confusion among the public...Arvind Kejriwal is involved in a lot of corruption...Just for the sake of votes, he speaks a lot of lies...The public of Delhi will teach a lesson to Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming state elections...The public will form the government of BJP in Delhi..."

On the statement of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, he says, "...He (Asaduddin Owaisi) is in cahoots with the Congress party...These types of leaders are two sides of the same coin"

Prayagraj Commissioner Tarun Gauba says, "We are visiting different akharas and establishing contact with sadhus and saints here...We are checking whether the arrangements are fine...We are in communication with all the stakeholders here and we are ensuring that all the security arrangements are in place...We have an underwater drone to monitor any kind of security intervention and meet disaster management needs..."
 

On BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's purported statement in a viral video, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule says, "...It is very shameful..."

Union Minister Harsh Malhotra says, "PM Modi has made it clear that to make Delhi the best capital of India and the world, we need a BJP government in Delhi... The central government is continuously making efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Delhi and reduce pollution in Delhi, so today the foundation stone of the metro project from Rithala to Kondli has been laid and other metro projects have been announced. I thank the Prime Minister for this... The BJP government did not do any work in 10 years and now they are trying to take credit from here and there."

"...I have said that in the context of what Lalu Yadav had said. Congress remained silent on that even when he (Lalu Yadav) was a minister in their govt... If anyone is hurt by my remark, I express regret over it and I take my words back..." says Ramesh Bidhuri, BJP's candidate from Kalkaji assembly constituency, on his purported statement concerning Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a viral video

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal says, "Today, the PM spoke for 30 minutes and he kept abusing the people of Delhi and the elected govt of Delhi - I was listening to it, it felt bad... The promise made by the PM in Delhi in 2020 - the people of Delhi Dehat are still waiting for that to be fulfilled..."

BRS working president KT Rama Rao says, "It is a travesty and truly atrocious breach of promise by Congress party in Telangana to deceive and betray farmers of Telangana...Congress party had made a promise, a categorical farmer declaration in Warangal and Rahul Gandhi was here in Telangana. They made a categorical commitment that Rythu Bandhu would be enhanced and each farmer who was getting Rs 10,000 for two crop cycles in Telangana would be given an additional Rs 5000...Unfortunately, today they feel betrayed...I hope Rahul Gandhi will intervene and instruct Revanth Reddy Government not to betray the farmers because they promised a delivery in 100 days. But today, it has been more than 400 days...So, as BRS, we have decided that we will protest across the length and breadth of state tomorrow supporting farmers and demanding that the Congress party keeps up its promise made in the farmer declaration, Rythu declaration, and demanding that Rs 15,000 be given per acre as was promised..."

The Indus valley script remains an unsolved riddle for over a century, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday and announced a prize of US dollar 1 million to those who decipher it.

Inaugurating a 3-day international conference to mark the centenary of the discovery of the Indus civilisation, Stalin said,"We are still unable to clearly understand the script of the Indus valley civilsation that once flourished." Efforts are on to this day by scholars to solve the riddle and in order to encourage such efforts, a prize of US dollar 1 million will be provided to individuals or organisations that solves the riddle, he announced.

Atal Akhada's Anjana Giri, who was once Angela, arrived in India from Italy years ago and has embraced Sanatana.

On her journey in India, Anjana Giri says, "...Indians forget how good is their ancient culture. This is the problem. The ancient culture of India is the best...This (Sanatana) is the philosophy of living...Indian philosophy says that you are God, God is inside you. You are a part of God..."

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Delhi government and others regarding the alleged "misuse" of forest land allotted for afforestation.

The green body was hearing a plea claiming that 125 bighas (around 30 hectares) of Gram Sabha land in Kharkhari Jatmal village, Najafgarh, was allocated to the forest department for afforestation in 2005 and the lieutenant governor approved this allocation to mitigate pollution, enhance green cover and contribute to environmental protection.

The petition alleged this land had been misused as the "land mafia" encroached upon it and started illegal construction and unauthorised agricultural activities.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tributes to former chief minister Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary and stated that, unlike those who sacrificed their principles for power, Singh never compromised on his values and principles.

A prominent leader from the Lodhi community, Singh was born in 1932 in Atrauli and he played a pivotal role in the BJP's rise to power in Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s. He passed away in Lucknow on August 21, 2021.

Addressing a gathering here , Adityanath said, "Some people sacrifice their principles for power and compromise on their values to achieve something. But a personality like Kalyan Singh never compromised on his values and principles." Yogi Adityanath paid floral tributes at the portrait of Singh, who also served as the former Governor of Uttar Pradesh, at a program organised at 2, Mall Avenue on his birth anniversary.

Adityanath mentioned that to keep his memories alive, the state government has named the state-of-the-art cancer institute in Lucknow and the medical college in Bulandshahr after Singh, a statement issued by the UP government said on Sunday.

Adityanath said that while the country gained independence in 1947, the people of Uttar Pradesh truly realised it when Kalyan Singh took oath as chief minister and advanced the administration.

"Even then, groups of people tried to create chaos to destabilise him. Without caring for that, he sacrificed his government for the construction of the Shri Ram temple. He had a vision, and the dream he saw has now come true. Today, as the construction work of the grand Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya is completed, his soul would have attained immense peace," Adityanath said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the voters of the national capital to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a chance in the upcoming 2025 Delhi assembly elections. He took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, saying that the government has been no less than a ‘tragedy (AAP-DA).’
 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid floral tributes to former UP CM Kalyan Singh, on his birth anniversary.
 

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday strongly criticised the BJP candidate from Kalkaji for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls, Ramesh Bidhuri, over his recent comment on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, terming the remark as ‘shameful,’ and accused the BJP of fostering an anti-women mindset.
 

 Two BJP leaders were killed after a dumper hit their car in Odisha's Sambalpur district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Debendra Nayak and Muralidhar Chhuria. Nayak was BJP's Goshala mandal president, while Chhuria is a former sarpanch. Both of them were close to senior BJP leader Nauri Naik.

The incident happened around 1.30 am on NH 53 in the Burla police station area. There were six people in the car, including the driver, and they were returning home in Kardola from Bhubaneswar, police said.

The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is set to take place from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
 

As the devotees and residents of Prayagraj gear up for the Maha Kumbh Mela there is an air of exuberance. Seers and devotees from India and across the world have gathered here for this once in a 14 year ritual.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with schoolchildren while riding the Namo Bharat train from the Sahibabad RRTS station to the New Ashok Nagar RRTS station during its inauguration. The Namo Bharat trains have now reached Delhi, marking the beginning of a new era of high-speed mobility options for the National Capital.

Three dead as ICG ALH Dhruv Crashed in Porbandar.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday hailed the joint efforts of the Delhi government and the Central government in advancing the transport sector of the national capital.
 

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy will launch 'PLI scheme 1.1' for the steel industry, the Ministry of Steel said in a release on Sunday.
 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches on Saturday at nine locations in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district in connection with a CPI (Maoist) case involving the recovery of money and incriminating materials.
 

A massive fire broke out at a scrap godown in Kochi, Kerala Police said on Sunday morning. Inspector of Police AK Sudheer stated that the godown is located in a residential area in Vazhakala, Kochi. Fire tenders have been deployed to bring the flames under control. The fire broke out at 10 AM, Sudheer added.
 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on the occasion of his birthday.
 

Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Khaleel, has concluded his first official visit to India, an official press release by the Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. The visit included high-level discussions and the signing of key agreements to advance development cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government is committed to expanding regional connectivity in Delhi and making travel more convenient.
 

Four passengers died in a road accident in Paddar, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. Two other people, including the driver, have been reported missing. Rescue operations were launched immediately upon receiving the information. Union Minister Jitendra Singh took to social media X and said that he was in touch with the Kishtwar District Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan and was receiving updates about the accident.
 

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be inaugurating the second edition of the one-day programme ‘Panchayat Se Parliament’ on Monday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, as per an official statement.
 

The Uttar Pradesh government is prioritising the health and well-being of devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, with over 10,000 patients receiving medical care so far. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, dedicated healthcare services have been implemented, including the establishment of a fully operational Sub-Central Hospital in Sector 24, Arail, alongside the Central Hospital.

Ahead of the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Sunday morning hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, and said that they are indulging in the same thing, which is inaugurating development projects and announcing welfare schemes.

The cold wave in Srinagar continued on Sunday, creating difficulities for residents. The temperature recorded in Srinagar was minus one degree, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with spiritual leader Sadhguru on Saturday. During their meeting, they discussed Indian spirituality and its role in transforming societies.
 

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa alleged that the ruling Aam Admi Party (AAP) is misleading the public with its announcements of schemes. The Delhi assembly polls are expected to be held in February 2025.
 

Four Naxals were killed during a joint anti-Naxal search operation in the South Abujmarh forest area at the Narayanpur-Dantewada district border of Chhattisgarh, according to Inspector General of Bastar, P Sundarraj.
 

Dense fog continues to blanket most parts of North India as the region battles cold conditions. In Uttar Pradesh, people woke up to a chilly morning as a dense layer of fog blanketed cities, towns and villages. The minimum temperature recorded in Kanpur was 9 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
 

Amid the ongoing cold spell and dense fog, the Chandigarh Administration announced changes in school timings for government, government-aided, and recognised private schools in the Union Territory. As per the order issued, classes in physical mode were suspended for classes up to eighth standard, however, online classes would be held from 9 am onwards.
 

The preparations for the 2025 Maha Kumbh are underway as people have started to gather in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. As the temperatures plummet in the city, people have flocked around tea stalls near the railway station and the Maha Kumbh area.
 

The Delhi Police on Tuesday apprehended a 17-year-old, minor accused in connection with the recent murder of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the Timarpur area of the national capital.

According to the police, the accused and the deceased had a heated argument, which led to the stabbing.

The police had further recovered a blood-stained knife and clothes worn by the accused at the time of the incident.
Following his apprehension, the accused was produced before a Juvenile Justice Board, which sent him to an observation home. The police are continuing their investigation into the case.

Last month, Ghatkopar Police arrested Bangladeshi national Mohammad Ali Ahmed Miya Sheikh based on confidential information. Following this, Taibur Ajgar Sheikh, Alam Ajgar Sheikh, Mijanu Salam Sheikh, Abdul Siraj Sheikh, Murad Mijanur Sheikh, Ratna Taibur Sheikh, Amina Murad Sheikh, Sabina Abdullah Sheikh, Kohinoor Mijanur Sheikh, and four minor children were also arrested. These individuals had crossed the Indian border illegally via West Bengal. The police expect to gather more information about other Bangladeshi nationals from them.

A thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi on Sunday morning causing disruption in the flight and train services in the national capital. The city also witnessed cold waves and temperature dip in the morning.
Several flights are delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, due to fog.

"While landings and take-offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," Delhi Airport said in an advisory posted on X.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 in Rajkot, stated that the state government aims to provide world-class infrastructure to athletes.
 

BJP MP from Northwest Delhi and state general secretary Yogendra Chandolia addressed a press conference on Saturday, alleging that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ruined Delhi over the past 10 years.
 

BJP on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections setting the stage for multi-cornered contests on several seats in the capital with AAP leaders former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi in triangular contests on their seats.
 

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to draw a massive crowd of around 40 crore people, posing a significant challenge for crowd management.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing criticism from Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari for shifting the blame to the Border Security Force (BSF) regarding infiltration in the state.
 

Advocate Ashwani Upadhyay has firmly addressed issues surrounding the Waqf Act, the reopening of the Sambhal Temple, and the broader concerns related to Sanatan Dharma.
 

As crores of devotees are expected to congregate during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting next month, a steel bridge there is nearing completion to ease the traffic jams.

Farmers in Telangana will receive Rs 12,000 per acre annually under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, as the State government has increased the cash benefit under the scheme by Rs 2,000.

In a move to enhance urban mobility and connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government of Delhi, in collaboration with the Central Government, will dedicate a new metro line and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
 

The BJP candidate from Chhatarpur Assembly Constituency, Kartar Singh Tanwar on Saturday said that the voters will defeat AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election as they are fed up with its rule. Kartar Singh Tanwar was among the 29 candidates in the BJP's first list, issued on Saturday, for the Assembly election which is due next month.
 

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that his government is promoting Hyderabad as a global city, adding that many investment opportunities are being created in the city.

A thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi on Sunday morning causing disruption in the flight and train services in the national capital. The city also witnessed cold waves and temperature dip in the morning.
 

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has said that by increasing the cash benefits to farmers under the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme, the Congress government in the state has given a fitting reply to the Opposition's ‘false propaganda’.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore at around 12:15 PM on Sunday, January 5 in Delhi.
The Prime Minister will also undertake a ride in Namo Bharat Train at around 11:15 AM from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station, according to the Prime Minister's Office press release.
 

Dense fog blanketed parts of north India, reducing visibility to zero in several areas. Visuals from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana showed traffic moving at a snail’s pace as commuters struggled to navigate through the thick fog cover. Flight operations were affected at the Delhi airport in the early morning due to thick fog.