Gopal Rai

The CBI has initiated searches at the premises of AAP leader Durgesh Pathak, who is also the 2027 Gujarat assembly poll in-charge, concerning a case registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

The Comptroller and Auditor General identifies flaws in Delhi's air pollution management, such as inaccurate monitoring locations, issues with vehicular pollution certification, and a shortage of public transport buses. The report notes a lack of data on vehicle emissions and unused funds for parking facilities. This has impacted strategies for combating pollution and managing air quality effectively.

Babarpur, a crucial constituency in North East Delhi, witnessed a three-way electoral battle as AAP's Gopal Rai, BJP's Anil Kumar Vashisht, and INC's Haji Mohd Ishraq Khan contested. With a 65.99% voter turnout on February 5, the election results will reveal if AAP retains control or if BJP or Congress prevails.

The Delhi government under the BJP has presented 14 CAG reports in the Assembly highlighting alleged financial irregularities during the AAP's tenure, prompting the expulsion of AAP MLAs. Key findings include significant cost overruns in the renovation of the CM's residence, dubbed 'Sheesh Mahal' by the BJP.

In a tightly contested race, AAP's Gopal Rai won the Babarpur seat, overcoming BJP's Anil Kumar Vashisht by 22,592 votes. Conversely, AAP faced several defeats, including Saurabh Bharadwaj losing Greater Kailash to BJP's Shikha Rai and party chief Arvind Kejriwal losing his New Delhi seat.

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia's loss leaves AAP needing to nurture new leadership as it transitions into opposition. Key remaining figures Atishi and Gopal Rai will need to consolidate AAP's position in the assembly amidst potential defections and leadership disputes.

The suspense over the next Delhi chief minister will end Wednesday when BJP MLAs meet to choose their candidate. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for the following day at Ramlila Maidan, with PM Modi and other top BJP officials expected to attend.

The green area in Delhi has "significantly" increased as a result of several initiatives under the leadership of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, said Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai who will review a special tree plantation campaign in a meeting with the departments concerned on February 21.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai launched an internship portal, http://internship.eforest.delhi.gov.in, for youths interested in the environment and forest field during the fourth Van Mahotsav on Sunday at Polo Ground, Delhi University.