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02 Jan 2014
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Aam Aadmi Party wins trust vote in Delhi
02 Jan 2014
Opposition BJP attacked Kejriwal for accepting support of the Congress, a party he has consistently described as corrupt, and cautioned him against populist decisions
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On Kejriwal plea, CAG to prioritise probe of Delhi power discoms
01 Jan 2014
CAG will put in place special teams on a priority basis to audit Delhi’s three electricity distribution companies (discoms) following a request from the city-state’s new Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
AAP names Maninder Singh Dhir as Delhi Speaker
31 Dec 2013
S K Srivastava to be new Delhi chief secretary
31 Dec 2013
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Kejriwal fulfils another promise, cuts power rates by 50%
31 Dec 2013
Among a flurry of decisions aimed at fulfilling electoral promises, Arvind Kejriwal’s cabinet today cleared a 50-per cent cut in electricity tariffs for the Indian capital.
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Water on tap in Delhi, AAP ensures 667 litre a day per connection
30 Dec 2013
The Aam Aadmi Party has delivered on its promise of ensuring supply of free drinking water to households beginning 1 January
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Kejriwal’s ‘Aam Admi’ gestures spell extra work for Delhi cops
28 Dec 2013
Arvind Kejriwal, whose Aam Admi Party is taking over the state government, has insisted on being sworn in along with his ministers at the public Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi rather than the traditional hallowed precincts of Raj Bhavan
BJP slams UPA for “snoopgate” probe
27 Dec 2013
Kejriwal’s new broom seeks to sweep clean
23 Dec 2013
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Delhi set for Aam Admi rule; swearing-in on Thursday
23 Dec 2013
Ending the political uncertainty in Delhi, the Aam Admi Party today announced it would form the state government with its convener Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister
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Lokpal Bill clears all hurdles, Anna Hazare ends fast
18 Dec 2013
Lok Sabha passed the anti-graft legislation with voice vote despite the din created by pro- and anti-Telangana members and protests over the brutal treatment meted out to a lady diplomat in the US
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