AAP's huge rally in yavatmal

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Aam Admi Party (Maharashtra) on 30th August 2013  did a huge rally in Yavatmal.

At the rally they talked about Swaraj, local governance and how does Aam Aadmi Party aim to achieve it.

Thousands of people gathered in support of AAP

Source:https://twitter.com/aap_103/status/373491239267487745

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Arvind's speech at St.Stephen's College :Complete Report

Click here to see the speech video(DO SEE!)
On August 23rd (2013) Arvind Kejrival addressed the students of  St.Stephen's College(Delhi).
Purpose of the speech("Role of Youth in Democracy") was to motivate the youth to join politics
He addressed that dirty politics is the root of our problems and to bring about changes, the youth would have to be the change. 
Arvind began with describing how politics which was an auspicious deed at the time of independence is now considered to be a dark profession with anti-social activities in it.
Arvind also questioned the present form of representative democracy and supported direct involvement of citizens in decision making process. He gave an example of US where  where people make laws in Town Hall meetings, and mayors and bureaucrats then implement the law,
He said if AAP wins then it will formulate a law having provision for such direct involvement of citizens in politics via Town Hall meetings.

Debate with youth
Arvind also responded to the audience's questions which were in fact FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions ) about Aam Admi Party like

1.  "What if you win some seats but they are not enough to form a government — will you form a coalition with the Congress or the BJP?"
   ANS: AAP would not collaborate with either of the two parties, Kejriwal said,
   "We will not lend support to either party. Even if we get 20 seats, it would mean that the other two parties will also not be able to form a government. We've reached a stage where without us, a government cannot be formed."
2.  Why the party was fielding people without any political experience
   ANS:They are not looking for political experts but those who are sensitive to the needs of others. "We are promising candidates who have no criminal record and if proof of their corruption is brought to us even a day before the elections, we promise to withdraw their names,"
3. When Arvind talked about 'vote bank' politics, a student asked
   Weather AAP was not doing the same by writing a letter to Muslims?
   ANS:"I have been interacting with various sections — jhuggi-jhopri dwellers, auto drivers, and members of Valmiki Samaj. I have written to them too. There are problems specific to certain communities."said Arvind

This interaction with youth can be considered a success as after the speech 61 Stephanians joined AAP. AAP already has 70% of youth candidates.

Editor's View: Such interactive meets with the youth of nation and AAP's desire for young minds as its candidates is really appreciated. But wait for a moment, when BJP's Modi gave speech at  B.schools(Business school)  and  big colleges, media gave it a sugary and gummy attention
Also when Congress's Rahul Gandhi interacts with youth then it is also covered by media without any if and buts.
 But when AAP's Arvind Kejrival  meets with youth St.Stephen's College or at Also when Congress's Rahul Gandhi interacts with youth then it is also covered by media without any if and buts. But when AAP's Arvind Kejrival  meets with youth St.Stephen's College or at Wharton(B.School)(click here to know more about Wharton meet) then switches to its HUSH-HUSH mode.This is so patheticClick here to see the speech video(DO SEE!)

 Source:http://www.indianexpress.com/news/arvind-kejriwal-to-stephen-s-students-participate-in-politics-to-bring-change/1159316/
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-24/delhi/41442854_1_arvind-kejriwal-the-aam-aadmi-party-aap
 

AAP volunteer beaten up for protecting a girl form being molested

On the evening of Rakhi, an AAP volunteer Sunder saw a drunk man trying to force himself into an auto in which a girl was traveling.The girl was trying to resist this act. 
The volunteer and his brother tried to help the girl and interfered but were beaten up by the drunk man and three of his friends. Sunder suffered minor injuries with some bruises and a red eye. He was punched on the face repeatedly by those men.However, later men ran away after the scuffle and the girl went safely to her home.

What Sunder did is really appreciable, if he would not have interfered it would have been another Damani case on the night of Rakha Bandhan...Keep it up!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=401555429944223&set=a.300369023396198.53817.290805814352519&type=1&relevant_count=1

AAP's Candidate selection procedure: A thing you must know

1. 100 voters of any assembly constituency can come together and propose the name of a person they wish to be the candidate for their constituency. Also, a prospective candidate himself, with the approval of the 100 voters from his constituency, may propose his name. A particular voter may propose the name of a single candidate only.

2. Application forms can be downloaded online or can be obtained from any of our party offices.

3. After filling in all details asked for in the application form, one can deposit it at the party head quarters with Mr. Dilip Pandey, Secretary, Selection Committee (Address: A -119, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad). This can be done on any day after the 15th of April 2013, between 10am and 5pm (except for Sundays). Any correspondence regarding the candidate selection process will happend from this same office.

4. A screening committee has been created by the party to work on this process. Members of this screening committee are -

1. Manish Sisodia

2. Sanjay Singh

3. Vinod Kumar Binny

4. Rajan Prakash

5. Dilip K Pandey

6. Nisha Singh

7. Ashish Talwar

8. Kishore Asthana

9. BS Dhanola

10. Rahul Mehra

11. Abhay Singh

12. Vinay Mittal

5. After the 5th of May, the screening committee will start the process of putting together a short list of a maximum of 5 candidates from eacy constituency, from among all the applications received. For the purpose of creating such a short list, the screening committee will have one-on-one interactions with all the applicants and will also take inputs from various sources such as - active volunteers, journalists, reputated citizens and more. The decision of the screening committee will be final in shortlisting candidates. Ater releasing a shortlist, candidate applications will not be received for that particular constituency.

6. The above shortlist will be promoted in the public domain by various means such as - releasing it online, campaign by party workers and other media, and opinion on the candidates will be sought from active party volunteers and the public at large. Everybody will be allowed to share their views, good or bad, about any candidate, and would also be invited to submit proof of any wrong-doings by the shortlisted candidates. Such submissions can be made online or sent directly to the party office. There would be a window of 15 days set apart for this.

7. The screening committee will take congnisance of every information/opinion that is shared, and on receiving evidence-backed negative information about a candidate, strike out the name of such candidates and release an updated shortlist.

8. Aam Aadmi Party is a recently formed political outfit. There are many people who have now participated and contributed for a long time as volunteers in this movement, but have not been formally enrolled as party members. All such volunteers will be indentified/declared as 'active volunteers' and their opinion will be sought on the shortlist of candidates.

Post this, such 'active volunteers' would gather together at constituency level meetings and would rank the candidates by means of preferential voting. This process would be carried out by a secret ballot, the results of which would be made available to the political affairs committee. At the moment, the number of active volunteers at each constituency is not significantly large. For this reason, we do not plan to release the outcome of the preferential ranking vote and rather only submit it to the political affairs committee as an input.

9. Next, the political affairs committee will have one-on-one interaction with each of the shortlisted candidates.

10. Preferential voting by active volunteers will bring forward the popularity of candidates. While personal interaction with the screening and political committee will be used to determine if the candidate is - courageous, has a vision for bringing in systemic change in Delhi, understands all aspects and nuances of direct democracy (swaraj), has learned opinions on broad range of issues, has respect for every caste and religion etc. Considering the popularity of all candidates, their thoughts on various issues and opinion held by the public at large about them - the political affairs committee will take the decision on who would be the candidate from a particular constituency.

Editor's View: When compared to other present political parties like BJP,Congress etc who do their Candidate Selection in closed shady environments on the basis of money and GUNDA power, AAP's selection procedure is much more democratic and transparent.In fact it is presently the most ideal political selection procedure and is another reason for which voting AAP this time can be considered to be a good deal...
  

Source:http://delhi.aamaadmiparty.org/news/candidate-selection-process-delhi-elections-2013-english-version

Aam Aadmi Party announces list of 13 probables for three assembly seats

To See complete shortlists and candidate lists click here

For earlier shortlists click here
AAP announced the list of 13 probables for Kalkaji, Kirari and Tughlakabad assembly constituencies, after screening the 36 applicants.For Kalkaji assembly seat, AAP has shortlisted five probables, which include Bhag Singh(an auto-rickshaw driver),Gaurav Katiyar( a chartered accountant), a Pradeep Panchal(French language expert), an MNC official and a businessman.

 For Kirari Assembly Seat Rajkumar Sahni(another auto Rikshaw driver) and Rajan Prakash (a journalist with 10 years experience)
Rajan had covered Anna Hazare's agitation but later joined the movement full time and quit his job, the party said.The other two shortlisted candidates are Ramesh Chandra Pradhan and Shivakant, who were associated with CPI(M) while Rakesh Kumar Pandey was associated with Lok Janshakti Party.The party has shortlisted three probable candidates for Tughlakabad Assembly constituency.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1878455/report-aam-aadmi-party-announces-list-of-13-probables-for-three-assembly-seats

Anna Hazare leads largest India Day parade in U.S

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Click here to see Pictures of the Parade 
America's largest India Day parade, marking the Indian Independence Day, was held in Manhattan on Sunday(18th August,2013)), and was led by social activist Anna Hazare and Bollywood actress Vidya Balan.

This 33rd edition of the annual India Day parade down Madison Avenue yesterday featured 40 colourful floats, marching bands and convertibles and thousands of cheering revellers marching to the beat of dhols or the Indian drums.
Another highlight of the parade was a replica of the Red Fort in an 80 by 10 feet area in Manhattan near the parade route to showcase India's heritage. 
Many parade-goers along the orange, white and green lined route wore "I am Anna" paper hats"The parade drew elected officials and political candidates, including Reshma Saujani, a Democratic candidate for public advocate( who would be New York city's first Indian-American politician, if elected.) and Joe Lhota, a Republican mayoral candidate ahead of the Sep 10 primary. 

"I think our voice is getting more politically powerful," said Saujani,
 "It's important for the community to be out recognizing that." 

"New York City's diversity is one of its greatest strengths," said Lhota. 

"What we're really doing here is celebrating coming to America." Also joining the event organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) were former Indian Chief of Army Staff Gen V. K. Singh, Tamil film star Sarath Kumar and his wife Radika Sarath Kumar, a television and film actress.Click here to see Pictures of the Parade 

Sourcehttp://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/anna-hazare-leads-largest-india-day-parade-in-us_870019.html

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Santosh Koli dies:Accident or conspiracy?

Santosh Koli ,an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for Seemapuri assembly constituency who faced a fatal road accident on June 30 died in a Gurgaon hospital on August 7. She was 28.

Santosh,was from poor family in north-east Delhi, was associated with Kerjriwal, an anti-corruption activist, since 2002.  

Santosh was riding to the party office with fellow party member Kuldeep when a car rammed the two-wheeler from the back near Pacific Mall in Kaushambi in Ghaziabad and sped away.

Santosh sustained severe brain injuries in the accident.

The impact of the collision was such that the motorcycle caught fire and was gutted.

Santosh was initially admitted to a private hospital at Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, where she underwent a brain surgery. Later, she was shifted to a private hospital in Gurgaon. Here, she underwent a minor surgery for removal of a clot in the brain.

AAP said that Santosh was being threatened on phone against contesting polls and hinted a conspiracy behind the accident.

So a case was registered at Link Road police station.

According to a report, Koli had earlier been attacked twice - once with blades and surgical knives.

After the accident on 11th July AAP launched  ‘I am Santosh’ campaign' in which party tried to raise the entire legal permissible amount of Rs.14 lakh needed for her to contest the elections.

During his hunger strike against "inflated" power bills in New Delhi, Kejriwal had stayed at Koli's house in Sundar Nagri. Koli's father works at a garment factory.

"We all resolve that we will not let her sacrifice go in vain. We have to take her struggle forward," Arvind Tweeted.

Editor's homage: Santosh was an active anti-corruption activist and will always be a bright example in our hearts.
Her reason of death i.e accident doesn't seem to accidental but strikes as a conspiracy for three reasons

1. Car driver who hit the Santosh's two wheeler ran away.
2. She was getting life threats  
3. This was not the first time she was attacked.

We all mourn her death but we must also dig out the truth behind her death so that in future other bright activist are not lost in such SO CALLED 'ACCIDENTAL' ways

Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aam-aadmi-party-leader-santosh-koli-succumbs-to-injuries/1/298375.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/AAP-wears-I-am-Santosh-caps-for-hurt-party-member/Article1-1089969.aspx

AAP protests at PM's house against amendments in RTI

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Government has decided to amend RTI act to exclude political parties from its ambit saying that political parties are not public authorities and, hence, this law does not apply to them. 
The Cabinet has also approved an amendment to Section 2(h) of the RTI Act regarding exclusion of political parties.


Aam Admi Party has cleared that it supports Political parties to come under RTI.

Therefore today(Aug,4,2013) AAP started the #SaveRTI campaign and its activist protested against this amendment outside the PM's house( at 7, Race Course Road.)

These activist were  beaten up by the police.NCPRI (National Campaign for people's Right to Information) also started an e-petition against this amendment using which you may write to PM to stop this amendment Click here to file petition an e-petition

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Source:http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-03/india/41032099_1_cic-order-rti-act-political-parties
http://www.aamaadmiparty.org/news/aap-opposes-move-by-government-to-amend-rti-act-to-exclude-political-parties
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.394802160619550.1073741896.290805814352519&type=1

AAP launched Broom as its party symbol

Background
Earlier on July 31st(2013) Aam Admi Party(AAP) announced that it has been assigned the broom as an election symbol from the election commission.

Today(August,3,2013)  Arvind Kejriwal officially launched the "broom" as the election symbol of his party.
Launch was held the Valmiki Temple,Delhi.After the launch, Kejriwal swept central Delhi's Valmiki Complex where sweepers of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) reside.It houses over 300 flats with a population of more than 2,000 people. 

• Thousands of supporters, wearing the white party cap and holding broom, were present. They were also carrying hoardings and placards with anti-government slogans. 
• Kejriwal also distributed posters carrying photo of broom and asked the party workers to paste it on Delhi's auto rickshaws and in other areas of the city. 

Click here to see more pics of the launch

"We are starting our journey from this holy ground and I am hopeful with this broom we will be able to cleanse society. With this, the cleansing of nation and politics has begun," he said. 
He said over 90 percent sweepers belong to the Valmiki community. 
Arvind also assured the residents of the locality that party is with them."We would request people to wield this broom for a corruption-free society," Yogendra Yadav  (Member of National Executive ,AAP) said

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aam-aadmi-party-launches-broom-as-party-symbol/articleshow/21576305.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aam-aadmi-party-launches-broom-as-party-symbol/articleshow/21576305.cms

Arvind Kejrival invited Durga Shakti Nagpal to join AAP

Arvind Kejrival on Friday {2nd August(2013)} asked suspended IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal to join the AAP and contest next year(2014) polls against Samajwadi party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav from Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri parliamentary constituency.

He also said that if she is not willing to join AAP she can contest independently against Mulayam.

"It is ironical that Durga Shakti Nagpal is seeking justice from the system which is opposed to her. We appeal to her to contest elections against Mulayam Singh Yadav from the Mainpuri constituency,"  Arvind Kejriwal said

Arvind said a referendum will be held among AAP's cadre in Mainpuri on the candidature of Nagpal.

The AAP also attacked the Congress party for indulging in rhetoric.

"Congress is not intervening in the matter as it sees Samajwadi Party gaining 10-15 seats in the upcoming general elections," AAP leader Kumar Vishwas said.

Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arvind-kejriwal-invites-suspended-ias-officer-durga-shakti-to-join-aap/1/297737.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/AAP-asks-Durga-Shakti-Nagpal-to-contest-Mulayam/Article1-1102436.aspx

AAP on strike against IAS Durga's suspension:Complete Report

Aam Aadmi Party activists are on hunger strike against the suspension of IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal by Uttar Pradesh Government.

Strike is held opposite to DM Office in Gautam Buddha Nagar.

CASE

Durga is a 28-year-old sub-divisional magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar who fought with the powerful sand mafia in Noida.

Durga had lodged two dozen FIRs against the sand mafia and arrested more than a dozen people after forming a special team to curb rampant illegal mining in her district, especially along the Yamuna and Hindon rivers.

Durga was hurriedly suspended by UP Govt for the alleged demolition of the walls of a disputed Religious structure.
According the UP Govt. that demolition could have led to riots.

However according to the report subbimitted by DM of the area to the UP Govt

•  Durga never demolished the wall of any religious structure.
• Report also said there was no communal tension or the possibility of any clashes between religious communities.
•  The report suggests it was unclear what religious site it was, since the construction had only just begun.
• report says Nagpal was asked to visit Kadalpur village, where illegal construction activities were being carried out on government land, and settle the matter amicably. 

•  The residents of the village were then asked to either seek permission for the construction of a religious structure, as per the governing rules, or dismantle the illegally constructed parts.
• Kadalpur village residents chose to dismantle the illegal construction on their own.
•  No JCB or other heavy machinery was ever pressed into service to demolish any wall

Source:https://www.facebook.com/AamAadmiParty
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IAS-Durga-Shakti-Nagpal-suspended-for-a-demolition-that-never-was/articleshow/21519309.cms
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Noida/Outrage-after-UP-IAS-officer-is-suspended-for-fighting-sand-mafia/Article1-1099944.aspx 

AAP gets BROOM( jhadoo) as its party symbol

AAP(AAM ADMI PARTY) on July 31st(2013) announced that it has been assigned the broom as an election symbol from the election commission. Party said broom symbolized dignity of labour.

AAP tweeted :
 “Is baar chalegi jhadoo beimaano par (the broom will sweep away the corrupt)”.‘Ye chunaav chinha nahi, Dilli ke liye badlaav chinha hai (This is not just an election symbol, but a symbol of change for Delhi).The party said it would formally launch the party’s election symbol at a public event on August 3.

Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Broom-as-its-symbol-AAP-vows-to-sweep-away-corruption/Article1-1101316.aspx
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Aam-Aadmi-Party-gets-broom-as-election-symbol/articleshow/21510702.cms

Arvind Kejriwal launched Aam Aadmi Party in Karnataka

Arvind Kejrival on 27th July(2013) launched the AAP(AAm Admi Party) in Karnataka. 
He discussed his views about the present political parties viz BJP and congress with the people of Karnataka and explained why an alternative party is needed.

He said thet people of Karnataka will get an alternative in form of AAP
Quotes
“People are upset with both the parties. I don’t think these two (Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi) can provide a good future,” he said.“I think there is a serious leadership crisis in this country. There is no strong and credible leader on the horizon, which is why the coalitions exist,” he said.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate the people of Karnataka as the Aam Aadmi Party has been formally launched here. The people of Karnataka have seen both the Congress and BJP, which are corrupt parties and they are sad with both of them,” said Kejriwal.
“People here did not use to vote in the party, but vote out it. People had no option. It will be very good for the people that they will now get an alternative in the form of a honest party,” he added.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1866439/report-arvind-kejriwal-launches-aam-aadmi-party-in-karnataka-says-neither-rahul-gandhi-nor-narendra-modi-fit-for-pm-s-post