13.03 pm: After meeting Delhi L-G Najeeb Jung, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said:
- Lt Governor of Delhi will forward my letter to the President
- I have copnveyed to Delhi's L-G AAP decision to form government
12. 30 pm: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal meets Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on government formation in Delhi.
- We will fulfil all the promises made in the manifesto.
Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi Chief Minister on December 26 at Jantar Mantar
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said they are ready to form the government in Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party's founder-leader Arvind Kejriwal will become the chief minister of Delhi, a party member said here Saturday.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal interacts with supporters in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that Kejriwal, under whom the party won 28 seats in the 70-member Delhi assembly, "will be the chief minister".
"We fought the elections under his leadership and it is the opinion of all the 28 MLAs that he (Kejriwal) will be chief minister (of Delhi)," said Sisodia.
Sisodia spoke of Kejriwal becoming the chief minister after the AAP announced it will form the government following a referendum that it conducted in Delhi.
Kejriwal, who led his party's stunning electoral debut, said that the AAP "is ready to form the government".
He said he will meet Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.
The AAP had bagged 28 seats in the 70-member Delhi assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party had emerged as the single largest party by winning 31 seats while the Congress had stood a poor third with eight seats.
The BJP decided not to form the government, following which AAP leaders met Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and sought 10 days time. The AAP then held a referendum to know from the people whether or not they should form a minority government.
11.40 am: By backing AAP, Congress is doing a back door entry, says BJP leader Harshvardhan.
BJP leader Harshvardhan.
BJP leader Harshvardhan.
11.35 am: Kejriwal's party has compromised with corruption by announcing decision to form government in Delhi with Congress support:
11.34 am: We wish AAP so that they can serve the people of Delhi
11.30 am: Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit congratulates Kejriwal on his decision to form the government.
We have not promised unconditional support to AAP: Sheila.
11.27 am: AAP swearing-in ceremony to be held at Ramlila Maidan on December 26.
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
11.22 am: AAP to form govt in Delhi, swearing-in ceremony on December 26.
10.37 am: Final decision after going through entire data of referendum, says Gopal Rai.
09. 55 am: It is a big day for nation's politics: AAP leader Manish Sisodia.
09. 20 am: AAP's Political Affairs Committee meet begins in Kaushambi.
09. 15 am: We will inform people about our decision soon after PAC meet: Kejriwal tells media on Monday.
8.00 am: It's all set to be official before noon: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will form a government in Delhi, with crucial support from one of its two main enemies, the Congress.
Arvind Kejriwal, the former civil servant who led AAP to a shock victory of sorts, has already said his oneyear- old party would fulfil its strong manifesto, declaring some of the things in it can be implemented within hours of forming the government.
AAP has thus begun with breaking one of its very first promises, which was to not form an alliance with either the BJP or Congress. The overwhelming public response - via SMS, IVRS, emails, and at public meetings - in favour of taking support from the Congress to form a government in Delhi has pressured AAP enough for it end the suspense and speak of a final announcement on Monday.
AAP has promised 700 litres free water
AAP has promised 700 litres free water
In a sort of re- election, AAP's elected members went back to their constituencies and held public meetings to decide if the party should form a minority government.
The weekend just gone by alone saw 272 videographed public meetings where the people were asked if the Congress' help should be taken. According to party sources, an overwhelming majority, almost 80- 90 per cent, of the people said AAP should form the government.
"We have held public meetings in all the wards. The promises made by Arvind ji were read out to the public and they were then asked to raise their hands if they wanted AAP to form the government by taking support of the Congress. Almost everywhere, barring a few places, people were in favour of AAP forming a minority government. However, we will be able to make an announcement only on Monday after going through all the video recordings," an AAP spokesperson said on Sunday.
Kejriwal
Kejriwal addresses supporters in Sarojini Nagar.
"There are around 1.19 crore voters and we have collectively received around 10- 12 lakh responses, which in a way give an indication of the view of the electors," Kejriwal said on Monday.
Kejriwal's words find support in a Mail Today-CVoter snap poll on Saturday that revealed that 57 per cent of Delhi residents want AAP to form the government. It also showed that a repoll would see AAP as the victor.
The twists in the AAP tale haven't ended, though. Kejriwal, who insisted on Monday that he remains personally against forming a government with Congress support, may not be chief minister of Delhi after all. The buzz in AAP circles is that Kejriwal has set his sights higher to the Lok Sabha, and his close aide Manish Sisodia could well be the man to step into Sheila Dikshit's shoes.
Another twist is that it's not just the Aam Aadmi who wants AAP to form the government; many party leaders are also in favour. According to party workers close to senior AAP leaders, some elected MLAs have conveyed to Kejriwal that he should take Congress support and come to power. " There is a feeling inside the party that Kejriwal should take outside support because that is the only way to come to power and fulfil our promises," said an AAP member on the condition of anonymity. Another was less charitable. " It's making a virtue of a necessity," he said.
The Congress support is unconditional, but the words of its leaders are ominous. Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely has said his party's decision to extend outside support to the AAP was only to avoid putting the burden of a fresh election on the common man. " AAP won 28 seats by misleading the people of Delhi. We want to see how they can implement the manifesto," Lovely has said.
It was after conducting four public meetings on Sunday that Kejriwal gave his clearest hint yet that Delhi would see an AAP- led government when he said that the party will fulfil its strong manifesto promises.
Kejriwal said he would meet Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung on Monday at 12.30 pm.
"Though we got an overwhelming participation during our public meetings and about 80 per cent of them said the party should form the government with outside support, the final decision would be taken after a meeting of Political Affairs Committee.
I would be meeting the LG on Monday at 12.30 pm," said Kejriwal.
According to party sources, 80-90 per cent of people said the AAP should form the government
BJP on Sunday slammed AAP's move to seek public opinion for forming a government with Congress support, calling it a farcical referendum and a camouflage for political opportunism and wondered if the party's volte face marks the end of alternative politics promised by it.
REALITY CHECK
Reduction of electricity tariff and review of meters: If AAP forms government, they will have the authority to order a special audit of electricity companies in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal
According to party sources, 80-90% of people said the AAP should form the government
Regularisation of unauthorised colonies: This is already in progress after the last Congress government gave the go- ahead for regularisation of unauthorised colonies. All AAP has to do is to continue with it. None of the other two parties can do anything about it.
Thousands of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters said that they wanted Arvind Kejriwal to form next government in Delhi. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill: This condition is again immaterial, considering the passing of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament. The Kejriwal- led party has already criticised the provisions of the Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament.
Opening 500 government schools: The trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi has already promised in their 2013 budget the construction of 100- 150 new schools in their respective zones.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal said his party has a vision for the people of Delhi in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Distribute 700 litres of water every day to all households in the Capital: Until 2006, the Delhi Jal Board used to give 6,000 litres of free water every month to homes in Delhi but the policy was discontinued as it resulted in massive losses to the utility provider.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a woman supporter in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Also, the availability of water is in no way in proportion to the demand and supply of the city.
ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S 18 DEMANDS
1. To bring an end to the VIP culture in Delhi.
2. Passing of the Jan Lokpal Bill - the version for which Anna Hazare held fasts.
3. Swaraj in Delhi: People will take decision directly in mohalla sabhas, which will be held in every locality and colony.
4. Complete statehood for Delhi; central government's hold on DDA and police should end.
Supporters greet Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
5. Special audit of all power companies in the Capital from the time they were privatised.
6. Electricity meters should be checked.
7. Availability of water to every household in the Capital.
8. Regularisation of unauthorised colonies.
9. Clean and affordable houses for those living in slums.
10. Support to give regular jobs to those working on contractual basis.
11. Infrastructural facilities like roads, electricity, water and basic facilities to ordinary trader and simplification of VAT system.
12. No FDI in retail should be allowed in Delhi.{mosimage}
13. Providing facilities and subsidies to farmers in the villages in the Capital.
14. Opening 500 government schools, stopping donations in private schools and making the fee system transparent.
15. Opening new government hospitals with better facilities.
16. Special security units for women and all harassment cases need to be tackled within three months.
17. Setting up enough courts and appointing judges so that all cases are dealt with within six months.
18. Support from the municipal corporations on all these issues.
- Lt Governor of Delhi will forward my letter to the President
- I have copnveyed to Delhi's L-G AAP decision to form government
12. 30 pm: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal meets Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on government formation in Delhi.
- We will fulfil all the promises made in the manifesto.
Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi Chief Minister on December 26 at Jantar Mantar
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said they are ready to form the government in Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party's founder-leader Arvind Kejriwal will become the chief minister of Delhi, a party member said here Saturday.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal interacts with supporters in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that Kejriwal, under whom the party won 28 seats in the 70-member Delhi assembly, "will be the chief minister".
"We fought the elections under his leadership and it is the opinion of all the 28 MLAs that he (Kejriwal) will be chief minister (of Delhi)," said Sisodia.
Sisodia spoke of Kejriwal becoming the chief minister after the AAP announced it will form the government following a referendum that it conducted in Delhi.
Kejriwal, who led his party's stunning electoral debut, said that the AAP "is ready to form the government".
He said he will meet Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.
The AAP had bagged 28 seats in the 70-member Delhi assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party had emerged as the single largest party by winning 31 seats while the Congress had stood a poor third with eight seats.
The BJP decided not to form the government, following which AAP leaders met Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and sought 10 days time. The AAP then held a referendum to know from the people whether or not they should form a minority government.
11.40 am: By backing AAP, Congress is doing a back door entry, says BJP leader Harshvardhan.
BJP leader Harshvardhan.
BJP leader Harshvardhan.
11.35 am: Kejriwal's party has compromised with corruption by announcing decision to form government in Delhi with Congress support:
11.34 am: We wish AAP so that they can serve the people of Delhi
11.30 am: Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit congratulates Kejriwal on his decision to form the government.
We have not promised unconditional support to AAP: Sheila.
11.27 am: AAP swearing-in ceremony to be held at Ramlila Maidan on December 26.
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
11.22 am: AAP to form govt in Delhi, swearing-in ceremony on December 26.
10.37 am: Final decision after going through entire data of referendum, says Gopal Rai.
09. 55 am: It is a big day for nation's politics: AAP leader Manish Sisodia.
09. 20 am: AAP's Political Affairs Committee meet begins in Kaushambi.
09. 15 am: We will inform people about our decision soon after PAC meet: Kejriwal tells media on Monday.
8.00 am: It's all set to be official before noon: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will form a government in Delhi, with crucial support from one of its two main enemies, the Congress.
Arvind Kejriwal, the former civil servant who led AAP to a shock victory of sorts, has already said his oneyear- old party would fulfil its strong manifesto, declaring some of the things in it can be implemented within hours of forming the government.
AAP has thus begun with breaking one of its very first promises, which was to not form an alliance with either the BJP or Congress. The overwhelming public response - via SMS, IVRS, emails, and at public meetings - in favour of taking support from the Congress to form a government in Delhi has pressured AAP enough for it end the suspense and speak of a final announcement on Monday.
AAP has promised 700 litres free water
AAP has promised 700 litres free water
In a sort of re- election, AAP's elected members went back to their constituencies and held public meetings to decide if the party should form a minority government.
The weekend just gone by alone saw 272 videographed public meetings where the people were asked if the Congress' help should be taken. According to party sources, an overwhelming majority, almost 80- 90 per cent, of the people said AAP should form the government.
"We have held public meetings in all the wards. The promises made by Arvind ji were read out to the public and they were then asked to raise their hands if they wanted AAP to form the government by taking support of the Congress. Almost everywhere, barring a few places, people were in favour of AAP forming a minority government. However, we will be able to make an announcement only on Monday after going through all the video recordings," an AAP spokesperson said on Sunday.
Kejriwal
Kejriwal addresses supporters in Sarojini Nagar.
"There are around 1.19 crore voters and we have collectively received around 10- 12 lakh responses, which in a way give an indication of the view of the electors," Kejriwal said on Monday.
Kejriwal's words find support in a Mail Today-CVoter snap poll on Saturday that revealed that 57 per cent of Delhi residents want AAP to form the government. It also showed that a repoll would see AAP as the victor.
The twists in the AAP tale haven't ended, though. Kejriwal, who insisted on Monday that he remains personally against forming a government with Congress support, may not be chief minister of Delhi after all. The buzz in AAP circles is that Kejriwal has set his sights higher to the Lok Sabha, and his close aide Manish Sisodia could well be the man to step into Sheila Dikshit's shoes.
Another twist is that it's not just the Aam Aadmi who wants AAP to form the government; many party leaders are also in favour. According to party workers close to senior AAP leaders, some elected MLAs have conveyed to Kejriwal that he should take Congress support and come to power. " There is a feeling inside the party that Kejriwal should take outside support because that is the only way to come to power and fulfil our promises," said an AAP member on the condition of anonymity. Another was less charitable. " It's making a virtue of a necessity," he said.
The Congress support is unconditional, but the words of its leaders are ominous. Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely has said his party's decision to extend outside support to the AAP was only to avoid putting the burden of a fresh election on the common man. " AAP won 28 seats by misleading the people of Delhi. We want to see how they can implement the manifesto," Lovely has said.
It was after conducting four public meetings on Sunday that Kejriwal gave his clearest hint yet that Delhi would see an AAP- led government when he said that the party will fulfil its strong manifesto promises.
Kejriwal said he would meet Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung on Monday at 12.30 pm.
"Though we got an overwhelming participation during our public meetings and about 80 per cent of them said the party should form the government with outside support, the final decision would be taken after a meeting of Political Affairs Committee.
I would be meeting the LG on Monday at 12.30 pm," said Kejriwal.
According to party sources, 80-90 per cent of people said the AAP should form the government
BJP on Sunday slammed AAP's move to seek public opinion for forming a government with Congress support, calling it a farcical referendum and a camouflage for political opportunism and wondered if the party's volte face marks the end of alternative politics promised by it.
REALITY CHECK
Reduction of electricity tariff and review of meters: If AAP forms government, they will have the authority to order a special audit of electricity companies in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal
According to party sources, 80-90% of people said the AAP should form the government
Regularisation of unauthorised colonies: This is already in progress after the last Congress government gave the go- ahead for regularisation of unauthorised colonies. All AAP has to do is to continue with it. None of the other two parties can do anything about it.
Thousands of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters said that they wanted Arvind Kejriwal to form next government in Delhi. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill: This condition is again immaterial, considering the passing of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament. The Kejriwal- led party has already criticised the provisions of the Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament.
Opening 500 government schools: The trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi has already promised in their 2013 budget the construction of 100- 150 new schools in their respective zones.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal said his party has a vision for the people of Delhi in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Distribute 700 litres of water every day to all households in the Capital: Until 2006, the Delhi Jal Board used to give 6,000 litres of free water every month to homes in Delhi but the policy was discontinued as it resulted in massive losses to the utility provider.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal interacts with a woman supporter in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
Also, the availability of water is in no way in proportion to the demand and supply of the city.
ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S 18 DEMANDS
1. To bring an end to the VIP culture in Delhi.
2. Passing of the Jan Lokpal Bill - the version for which Anna Hazare held fasts.
3. Swaraj in Delhi: People will take decision directly in mohalla sabhas, which will be held in every locality and colony.
4. Complete statehood for Delhi; central government's hold on DDA and police should end.
Supporters greet Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi on Sunday, December 22, 2013. (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)
5. Special audit of all power companies in the Capital from the time they were privatised.
6. Electricity meters should be checked.
7. Availability of water to every household in the Capital.
8. Regularisation of unauthorised colonies.
9. Clean and affordable houses for those living in slums.
10. Support to give regular jobs to those working on contractual basis.
11. Infrastructural facilities like roads, electricity, water and basic facilities to ordinary trader and simplification of VAT system.
12. No FDI in retail should be allowed in Delhi.{mosimage}
13. Providing facilities and subsidies to farmers in the villages in the Capital.
14. Opening 500 government schools, stopping donations in private schools and making the fee system transparent.
15. Opening new government hospitals with better facilities.
16. Special security units for women and all harassment cases need to be tackled within three months.
17. Setting up enough courts and appointing judges so that all cases are dealt with within six months.
18. Support from the municipal corporations on all these issues.
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