Operation Lotus

High Drama Outside Kejriwal's House: Anti-Graft Body Serves Notice To AAP Chief Seeking Proof Of MLA 'Poaching' Charge

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG), VK Saxena, ordered a thorough investigation into allegations made by AAP that the BJP attempted to poach its MLAs by offering them bribes.

Feb 07, 2025, 16:40 PM IST

Watch Exclusive Interview Of Ex Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia On Zee News: Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has given his first interview on Zee News after coming out of jail after 17 months in the liquor scam.

Aug 16, 2024, 21:28 PM IST

Will Lotus Bloom In Himachal After Congress Faces Defeat In Rajya Sabha Polls?

Rajya Sabha Polls: The results of this unexpected upset in Himachal Pradesh raise questions about the stability of the Congress government and the strategic manoeuvres by its rival BJP in the run-up to the Rajya Sabha polls.

Feb 27, 2024, 20:41 PM IST

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi's demand before floor test

Former Chief Minister of Bihar Jitan Ram Manjhi has once again demanded two ministerial posts. Manjhi said give me at least two rotis, one roti does not fill the stomach.

Feb 06, 2024, 10:00 AM IST

Crime branch action on Atishi, notice in 'Operation Lotus' case

Atishi had accused BJP of horse-trading of his party's MLAs.

Feb 04, 2024, 12:12 PM IST

Crime Branch Knocks On Arvind Kejriwal’s Door Over BJP Buying MLAs Charge, Delhi CM Not At Home

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that BJP approached seven AAP MLAs with an offer of Rs 25 crore each to switch their party. 

Feb 02, 2024, 21:07 PM IST

Kejriwal Accuses BJP Of Toppling AAP Govt In Delhi, Alleges '7 MLAs Offered Rs 25 Crore Each...'

The Delhi BJP, however, dismissed the allegation and dared AAP to name the MLAs and the people who approached them with the offer. 

Jan 27, 2024, 12:15 PM IST

DK Shivakumar's Surgical Strike Against BJP, JDS; Over 15 Leaders Join Karnataka Congress

After pulling in BJP and JD-S leaders from Yeshwantpur and R R Nagar constituencies in Bengaluru, this is the third major operation carried out by the Congress.

Sep 15, 2023, 22:36 PM IST

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar Gives BJP Sleepless Nights As Fear Of Reverse 'Operation Lotus' Looms

The Congress is all set to avenge “Operation Lotus” through which the BJP came to power in the state by poaching the grand old party’s leadership.

Aug 19, 2023, 13:40 PM IST

Manish Sisodia plays audio clip, claims 'BJP man' discussing party's bid to poach AAP MLAs; demands Amit Shah's arrest

Manish Sisodia played a purported audio clip at a press conference and said the BJP "dalal" (broker) heard in the clip was one of the three people arrested in Telangana over an alleged bid to poach that state's ruling party Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLAs.

Oct 29, 2022, 15:13 PM IST

BJP’s Sambit Patra hits out at Manish Sisodia, alleges AAP leaders resorting to ‘Jashn-e-Bhrashtachaar’

BJP’s national spokesperson Sambit Patra terms Manish Sisodia corrupt, calling his statement, "Jashn-e-Bhrashtachaar".

Oct 18, 2022, 08:41 AM IST

Bhagwant Mann moves confidence motion in Punjab Assembly, slams Congress for supporting BJP's 'Operation Lotus'

"Three crore people of Punjab have faith in us," the Aam Aadmi Party leader said after moving a confidence motion in the state Assembly.

Sep 27, 2022, 14:14 PM IST

AAP conclave condemns 'Operation Lotus', demands sedition case against those involved

"Operation Lotus is placing illegal governments on the heads of the people by toppling elected governments in different parts of the country. It is the biggest scam in India," AAP leader said. 

Sep 19, 2022, 09:16 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of ‘breaking governments’, claims party approached 10 AAP MLAs from Punjab

“Our 10 MLAs approached in Punjab by BJP; they are buying MLAs & breaking governments,” the AAP national convenor said. 

Sep 14, 2022, 13:13 PM IST

AAP alleges ‘Operation Lotus’ in Punjab to topple Bhagwant Mann Govt

After Delhi and Gujarat, the battle of Aam Aadmi Party and BJP has reached Punjab. In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP that BJP is trying to topple the AAP government in Punjab. MLAs are being offered up to 25 crores

Sep 14, 2022, 10:20 AM IST

Manish Sisodia hits back at BJP over sting operation video

Speaking at the press conference in response to BJP's sting operation, Manish Sisodia made serious allegations against the opponents. He said that there is pressure on CBI officers to make a case against me illegally.

Sep 05, 2022, 16:40 PM IST

Operation Lotus: AAP's protest against Operation Lotus

Aam Aadmi Party leaders and MLAs are protesting against Operation Lotus. This protest is being held in the premises of the assembly. AAP demands that the case be probed by the CBI.

Aug 31, 2022, 15:26 PM IST

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also reacted amidst the ongoing tussle between AAP and BJP

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has also reacted amidst the ongoing tussle between Aam Aadmi Party and BJP in Delhi. Ramdev has said that liquor can never be legal, it should be banned.

Aug 31, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Excise Policy: AAP demands CBI probe into 'Operation Lotus'

Aam Aadmi Party has demanded a CBI inquiry into Operation Lotus. In this regard, AAP has sought time to meet the CBI Director. A team of Aam Aadmi Party will go to the CBI office.

Aug 31, 2022, 13:44 PM IST

After overnight protests by MLAs, MPs banned in Delhi Assembly secretariat

“The deputy speaker has observed that as members from the ruling and opposition parties are staging protests inside the Assembly complex, security arrangements should be tightened in and around the Assembly complex to ensure no untoward incidents take place,” the order read.

Aug 30, 2022, 13:57 PM IST