Delhi Elections 2025 LIVE Updates: Delhi Police seizes ‘Punjab govt’ car with liquor, cash and AAP pamphlets; BJP slams

In order to ensure nutritious food for the Delhiites at a reasonable price, Congress has promised 100 Indira Canteens for Delhi.

It has also promised Rs 2,500 monetary grant to women. It has also promised free health insurance of up to Rs 25 lakh.

"Today all parties are using the word 'guarantee', but this word was used by the Congress party in the Karnataka elections. We wanted to give this message to the public that the Congress party does what it says. When Manmohan Singh was the prime minister, the Congress Party brought a law in the form of a guarantee, which was passed and its name was 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Act'. Meaning of guarantee- This is a right of the public. If the promises made to them are not fulfilled, they can also take legal recourse. In this connection, the Congress Party has given 5 guarantees for Delhi," he said.

"A guarantee means it is the right of the public...Five guarantees have been announced for the people of Delhi...Right now, in Delhi, not about ease of doing business but ease of breathing...If you see any parameter for pollution and chemical contamination, none can match Delhi. Neither BJP nor AAP govt in Delhi have taken this issue seriously..," Jairam Ramesh said.

"This time the lotus will bloom in Delhi. The way Kejriwal insulted the people of Purvanchal and called them fake...the people there will take revenge. Also, Kejriwal has made a complete arrangement to provide liquor there, but the public will reject it," Chaudhary said.

"The ammonia levels in the Yamuna are 700% above permissible limits—a fact you cannot deny, no matter how many reports you manipulate. By defending the indefensible, you are actively betraying the people you are supposed to serve....Your relentless defense of the Haryana government and your complete inaction against the contamination of Delhi's water supply raise a critical question: where does your loyalty lie?" she said in the letter.

"Instead of becoming a stooge of the BJP, the LG must take care of the people since he holds a constitutional post and responsibility... The level of ammonia in Yamuna has increased 700 times more than the permissible limit and it cannot happen automatically. This has been done. Instead of questioning the Haryana Government, the LG is standing in support of the BJP-led Haryana government. This is shameful... There is a National Herald case against the Congress family. it is an open-and-shut case but no arrest has been made so far... Why has BJP now given a clean chit to Robert Vadra..," she said.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is on a three day campaign tour for the Delhi assembly elections from January 29 to January 31. He is one of the BJP’s star campaigners for the elections.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi high court, raising concerns over the surge in spam calls from political parties and organizations since the notification for the Delhi Assembly elections. The petition argues that these unsolicited campaign calls infringe on citizens' Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

The plea further alleges that these calls are not just intrusive but are being used to spread hatred, bias, and malicious content, thereby tarnishing the reputation of political parties and undermining the public’s ability to make an unbiased electoral choice.

A bench comprising Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela is set to hear the matter today.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha is set to campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi ahead of the February 5 assembly elections, party sources confirmed. Sinha, the MP from Asansol, will canvass for AAP in at least three key constituencies on February 1 and 2—New Delhi, Kalkaji, and Jangpura—represented by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister Atishi, and Manish Sisodia, respectively.

The TMC believes Sinha, an actor-turned-politician from Bihar, could help mobilize Delhi’s influential 'Purvanchali' voter base, comprising migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, "one or two more" TMC leaders may join the campaign, a source revealed.

The TMC has extended its support to AAP in the Delhi elections, making it a three-way contest against the BJP and Congress.

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded a nationwide law to prohibit the waiver of loans given to billionaires.


Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Kejriwal criticised BJP-led central govt for allegedly showing favouritism to the wealthy by writing off corporate loans worth thousands of crores. He claimed that such practices burdened ordinary citizens with excessive taxes while benefitting the rich and urged govt to redirect these resources toward easing the financial burden on common citizens, farmers, and middle-class families.

​​Rahul Gandhi alleged that Arvind Kejriwal 'shivers' at the mention of PM Modi, sparking backlash from Kejriwal. Kejriwal countered, questioning why Rahul and his family haven't been arrested in the National Herald case and implying preferential treatment towards Robert Vadra. The remarks highlight internal friction between

On Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, he says, "Rahul Gandhi should also agree that when he allied with Arvind Kejriwal, it was a mistake... He first tried to form an alliance (with AAP) in Delhi. The two decided to contest elections separately only when that alliance didn't happen..."

AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar says, "PM Modi put the top leadership of our party in jail by making a fake liquor scam case. There is not a single proof regarding the case. On the other hand, there is an open and shut case of the National Herald against the Congress family. Why has no one been arrested in that case? How did Robert Vadra get a clean chit from the BJP? The people know who is a coward and who is brave. Congress should tell people about the agreement they have made with the BJP."

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, accusing him of being the "architect" of the alleged "liquor scam" along with former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

While addressing a public rally at the Patparganj Assembly Constituency, Gandhi alleged that Sisodia, the former AAP candidate from the constituency, fled the seat out of fear after being implicated in corruption.

Gandhi said, "Manish Sisodia, who was earlier the AAP candidate from Patparganj, the architect of the liquor scam with Arvind Kejriwal. He did a lot of corruption here, got scared and ran away from this seat. Now you should vote for Anil Chaudhary."

On Arvind Kejriwal, Gandhi said, "He (Kejriwal) said he would clean politics, but in Delhi, the biggest liquor scam happened. You must have seen photos of his house also. He stays in a palace -- 'Sheesh Mahal'... he was not there even when riots happened here."

Gandhi further stated that he envisions a country of love and harmony, not hatred. "Nafrat ka Hindustan nahin chahiye, mohabbat ki dukaan chahiye. AAP's Arvind Kejriwal says anything that comes to his mind. When he came, he said that he would bring a new kind of politics. He had said that he would change Delhi but when the poor people were in need, he was not there..."

The Congress leader also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of ignoring the struggles of unemployed youth while indulging in extravagant events. "The youth of the country does not have employment, but PM Modi dances in parties worth eight to ten crores... The RSS and BJP only want to create fights between brothers," he said.

Referring to a recent statement by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Gandhi accused him of insulting the Constitution. "A couple of days ago, Mohan Bhagwat insulted the Constitution and said that the country had gained freedom when PM Modi came to power. This is an insult to Ambedkar and the poor. The fight is for the Constitution. BJP had said that once they crossed 400 seats, they would change the Constitution, but they have done nothing," he said.

Rahul Gandhi also took aim at Indian businessman Gautam Adani, alleging that he benefits from his ties to PM Modi. "They want to create fights between people from different castes and want to use your money. Adani is a special friend of Modi... his wealth which is brought by his company is ruled by the PM. That's the reality. He (Gautam Adani) is looting you... You dream of employment, but you aren't able to get rid of the rising prices of commodities. You are being distracted into paying GST. I raised this issue in the Parliament but Modi did not answer.. he silently avoided it," the MP said.

The Congress leader promised that, if voted to power, his party would conduct a caste census to ensure equitable participation. "Wherever our government comes, we will conduct a caste census and find out who has how much participation," he said.

Appealing to the public, Gandhi concluded, "I appeal to the public to open their eyes and see the reality. You don't have to be afraid of anyone. You have to fight against the evil of hatred and make sure we spread love in this country. This is the country of brotherhood and love, and we will continue to fight for this and make sure we win."

The Election Commission of India has issued a notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal demanding proof of his claim that BJP mixed poison in the Yamuna river to avoid potential legal consequences. Citing serious ramifications like public unrest, the ECI asked Kejriwal to validate his statement by Wednesday evening. The BJP has also urged ECI to bar Kejriwal from campaigning.