Ajay Maken

UP elections 2017: Congress expresses displeasure over SP list

Indicating that all is not well in the alliance, the Congress on Friday expressed its displeasure over the Samajwadi Party (SP) releasing a list of 191 candidates for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, which also included nine seats of sitting Congress MLAs, terming it "unfortunate".

Jan 20, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Ajay Maken condemns Suresh Kalmadi, Abhay Chautala appointments as IOA presidents, says could dent India's image

The Sports Minister yesterday lashed out at the IOA for making tainted Kalmadi and Chautala as life presidents of the sports body.

Dec 28, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Congress leads protest march to PM's residence against demonetization

This government has courtesy this move brought in a feudal landlord system, whereby the earnings of the poor are being snatched," said Banerjee during the protest at the Jantar Mantar.

Nov 23, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal govt misused public funds on advertisements: Committee

An official committee indicts Kejriwal government for splurging on advertisements, projecting image of politicians and party in power.

Sep 17, 2016, 06:12 AM IST

Delhi HC to hear Ajay Maken's plea to ban politically motivated advertisements by AAP

Maken has sought direction to restrain the state government from publicising the name of CM Arvind Kejriwal in any of its current or future ads.

Aug 10, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Sandeep Dikshit unhappy with Ajay Maken? Says can't accept a leadership whose objective was to discredit Sheila Dikshit

While Congress stalwart Sheila Dikshit (78) is hitting the campaign trail in the politically sensitive Uttar Pradesh, her son Sandeep Dikshit too is looking for greener pastures in the political arena.

Jul 26, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

AAP Govt violating SC guidelines on advertisements: Maken to HC

AAP government is violating Supreme Court's guidelines on government advertisement by spending huge sums of public money to run ads in other states criticising the Centre, Congress leader Ajay Maken on Tuesday told Delhi High Court.

Jul 19, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Congress stages dharnas demanding resignation of 21 AAP MLAs

Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken asked party workers to carry out campaigns to expose the failures and double talk of Kejriwal government.

Jun 26, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

'Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government wasting public money for image makeover'

BJP and Congress have strongly hit out at the AAP government for hiring a Public Relation agency to publicise its works.

Jun 24, 2016, 02:43 AM IST

Ajay Maken abused and threatened me, says Dalit congress member Dharmpal Natkhat

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vijender Gupta said Natkhat`s complaint shows that the Congress treats its workers like slaves.

Jun 20, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

'Office of profit' row: BJP, Congress want 21 AAP MLAs disqualified; PM is 'scared', says Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday targeted PM Narendra Modi even as the Congress and BJP sought the disqualification of 21 AAP MLAs.

Jun 14, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Office of profit row: We are prepared for by-polls, says Congress' Ajay Maken

A day after the President turned down an amendment sought retrospectively to the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act, 1997 by the AAP government, the Congress on Tuesday said that it is prepared for the by-polls.

Jun 14, 2016, 20:47 PM IST

With Gopal Rai's exit, half of Kejriwal cabinet removed in one year: Congress' latest jibe at AAP

The Congress on Tuesday took potshots at the Delhi government over the resignation of Transport Minister Gopal Rai.

Jun 14, 2016, 19:22 PM IST

Disqualification issue: Is Arvind Kejriwal lying? '21 AAP MLAs got government cars, office rooms'

Is Delhi CM and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal lying that his 21 MLAs did not avail any facility as Parliamentary Secretary?

Jun 14, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi holds 'Mashal Juloos' protest against AAP govt; attempts to corner PM Modi

Attempting to corner both Delhi CM and his bete noire PM Modi, Congress VP Rahul Gandhi, in a march against the AAP-led govt over the ongoing power and water crisis in the national capital, said that both leaders are under the impression that people can be fooled all time.

 

May 28, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead rally against AAP, BJP over Delhi power crisis

 The Congress vice president will lead a 'mashal juloos' on May 28 in the national capital. 

May 24, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Cash-strapped Arvind Kejriwal govt spending Rs 16 lakh per day on advertisements!

A reply to an RTI query revealed that over the last 91 days, the AAP government had spent Rs 14.45 crore on advertising - excluding broadcast.

May 16, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

BJP, AAP will be taught lesson in MCD bypolls: Maken

 Alleging that BJP and AAP have "stalled" development in Delhi, Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken today claimed that they will be "taught a lesson" by the people in the upcoming bypolls to the 13 wards of the municipal corporations.

May 06, 2016, 04:02 AM IST

Bribery charges against AAP leader Imran Hussain: HC seeks reply from Kejriwal govt on plea seeking CBI probe

Delhi HC on Friday sought response from AAP government over a plea seeking CBI probe in alleged bribery charges against Minister Imran Hussain.

Apr 22, 2016, 13:26 PM IST

Those behind raising anti-national slogans aren't arrested as PM Modi doesn't want to upset Mehbooba Mufti: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of shielding anti-India elements in order to form government with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 29, 2016, 10:27 AM IST