Gopal Rai

Key contenders who missed out on CM of Delhi post

While Atishi's role is seen as a consolidation of these priorities, it's worth noting that several capable contenders could have been considered for replacing Kejriwal, highlighting the depth of talent within the party.

Atishi named next CM of Delhi, succeeds Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI – In a major political development, Arvind Kejriwal has entrusted Atishi with the responsibility of becoming the next Chief Minister of Delhi, marking a significant moment in the capital’s political landscape. The decision came after a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislative party, where it was decided that Atishi would succeed […]

AAP launches ‘Main Bhi Kejriwal’ campaign to decide Delhi CM’s fate

NEW DELHI: Following concerns regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being imprisoned coming to the fore, the Aam Aadmi Party started the ‘Main Bhi Kejriwal’ signature campaign in Delhi on Friday, in the presence of state Convenor and Minister Gopal Rai. The campaign was kicked off through a door-to-door campaign in Laxmi Nagar. Rai voiced […]

AAP’s Gopal Rai accuses BJP of allowing crackers amid Delhi’s ‘severe’ pollution

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributed the ‘severe’ air quality index in the national capital to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He asserted that leaders from the party were encouraging the bursting of crackers, despite the Supreme Court’s prohibition. Rai highlighted that the police forces in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh […]

Delhi govt reconsiders odd-even scheme amid severe air pollution

Delhi government intends to thoroughly assess the recent Supreme Court order before implementing the odd-even traffic rule

Kejriwal announces Diwali bonus for Delhi government employees

NEW DELHI: In a major step ahead, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Monday announced a Rs 7,000 festival bonus for Group B and C non-gazetted employees in anticipation of Diwali. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has revealed that a sum of Rs 56,000 crores was allocated to provide Diwali bonuses to Group B and C […]

Suspend DPCC Chief Ashwini Kumar: AAP ministers request Delhi CM

NEW DELHI: As winters begin to arrive in Delhi, so does that time of the year when the national capital deals with lung-choking pollution. A political war of words has already begun as Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai and Service Minister Atishi have demanded the suspension of DPCC Chief IAS Ashwini Kumar in a press conference. […]

AAP to launch mega-campaign from Jantar Mantar

AAP’s campaign to save democracy and constitution of the country

Delhi government sanctions ₹175 crores to develop villages of national capital

The 136 sanctioned schemes include those meant for improving roads, drains, water bodies, community centres, parks, cremation centres, playgrounds, etc.

Pollution In Delhi Turns Severe: Gopal Rai Calls For High-Level Meeting

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 4 of GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) in the national capital as the pollution level crosses over into the severe category.