INDIA
There is no immediate threat to Chief Minister Kejriwal's government as AAP has 66 seats in the 70-member Assembly.
Delhi high court will on Monday hear Aam Aadmi Party's appeal against the disqualification of 20 legislators by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a crushing blow on Sunday as President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the Election Commission's recommendation to disqualify 20 MLAs of Delhi's ruling party for holding offices of profit. They include transport minister Kailash Gahlot.
Unfortunate that the President took the decision in such haste, without giving us chance to speak. It's an act of Centre using constitutional institutions. We've trust on judiciary. Doors of HC & SC is open for us.: Alka Lamba, one of the 20 disqualified AAP MLAs #OfficeOfProfit pic.twitter.com/BckXd6C11U
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018
There is no immediate threat to Chief Minister Kejriwal's government as AAP has 66 seats in the 70-member Assembly. But the actions demoralises the party that's suffered a number of electoral losses recently. Elections to these 20 seats will have to be held within six months.
These MLAs had been appointed as "parliamentary secretaries" to assist ministers two years ago. Lawmakers cannot hold any post in the government that comes with perks or powers.
Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Check gold prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata on April 30
7 killed after 20-foot-long temple wall collapses during Chandanotsavam festival in Visakhapatnam
At least 14 killed as fire rips through hotel in central Kolkata, special probe team formed
'In touch with governments of India, Pakistan': US State Dept over Pahalgam terror attack
India planning military action in next 24-36 hours, will face consequences: Pakistan
Anushka Sharma reveals real side of Virat Kohli, says 'off the field, he is...'
New ATM transaction rules from May 1: SBI, BOB, HDFC, ICICI Bank notify new charges; check here
Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Wishes, quotes, WhatsApp messages to celebrate the auspicious day
DNA TV Show: India plans to close its airspace for Pakistan flights amid rising tension
Infosys layoffs: Narayana Murthy's firm terminates 195 more trainees at Mysuru campus
Who was Indian techie Harshavardhana Kikkeri? Killed his wife, son, then died by suicide
Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by up to Rs 2 per litre from April 30, check new rates
Good news for Mukesh Ambani as Reliance's FMCG arm beats Tata Group firm to become India’s...
IAS Smita Sabharwal shares first post after her transfer: 'Spent 4 months in...'
Thai King, Queen fly their plane to Bhutan, land at world’s most difficult airport, it is...
Azim Premji's Wipro bags 5-year deal to transform, manage IT infra of THIS German firm
UK MPs slam Muhammad Yunus, said THIS on persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh...
Parivahan Sewa: A Comprehensive Guide to Driving Licence and Vehicle-Related Services
China restaurant fire: 22 people killed, 3 injured in Liaoyang
Big step by Delhi Cabinet amid school fees hike, clears new law to...
SS Rajamouli's Baahubali starring Prabhas, Tamannaah Bhatia to return to big screen on...
Pahalgam terror attack: A look at Bollywood legends and their Pakistani roots
Pakistan shoots in its foot, will lose millions of dollars by taking THIS step against India...
Former Punjab CM Najam Sethi threatens, says, Pakistan will use nuclear bomb to blow up India if...
Railways withdraw ban on recruitment candidates wearing these items after backlash over…
India to close airspace for Pakistani Airlines after Pahalgam terror attack? Report claims...
From IIT Graduates to Successful Startup: These 10 IITians are leading big-stake companies
Malayalam rapper Vedan arrested after ganja seized from his flat
Mukesh Ambani and Elon Musk's partnership takes shape as Jio to provide Starlink hardware and...
Retired IFS officer's wife has epic 'guide' for him to buy vegetables, leaves internet in splits
After Sunil Mittal, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance in race to buy stake in this Chinese company, it is...