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The AAP claims to be the only political party in India to disclose on is website the details of all its donors irrespective of the amount donated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aamaadmiparty.org/donation-list|title=Real time feed of donors|work=aamaadmiparty.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/cic-order-transparency-is-important-in-democracy-says-arvind-kejriwal/articleshow/20451668.cms|title=CIC order: Transparency is important in democracy, says Arvind Kejriwal|date=6 June 2013|work=The Economic Times|location=New Delhi}}</ref> |
The AAP claims to be the only political party in India to disclose on is website the details of all its donors irrespective of the amount donated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aamaadmiparty.org/donation-list|title=Real time feed of donors|work=aamaadmiparty.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/cic-order-transparency-is-important-in-democracy-says-arvind-kejriwal/articleshow/20451668.cms|title=CIC order: Transparency is important in democracy, says Arvind Kejriwal|date=6 June 2013|work=The Economic Times|location=New Delhi}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:12, 15 June 2013
Aam Aadmi Party | |
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| Founder | Arvind Kejriwal |
| Founded | November 2012 |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | As of June 2013[update], no elections fought |
| Election symbol | |
| None allotted | |
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) (translation: Common Man's Party) is a political party in India that was launched in November 2012.
The AAP has led several highly visible protests after its launch including fight against Government-private corporations nexus in hiking up Electricity and Water bills in Delhi, fighting for justice for survivors/ victims of sexual harassment and rape and demanding a strong anti-rape law in India. [1][2][3][4]
Background
The origins of the AAP can be traced to a difference of opinion between Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare, who were activists and had both been involved in Team Anna, a strand of the anti-corruption movement that had gained momentum in India during 2011 and 2012. Hazare had wanted to keep the movement politically neutral but Kejriwal considered that direct involvement in politics was necessary because attempts to obtain progress regarding the Jan Lokpal Bill through talks with existing political parties had, in his opinion, achieved nothing. A survey conducted by the India Against Corruption organisation using social networks had indicated that there was wide support for politicisation.[5][6]
The two men agreed on 19 September 2012 that their differences regarding a role in politics were irreconcilable. Kejriwal had support from some well-known people involved in the anti-corruption movement, such as Prashant Bhushan and Shanti Bhushan, but was opposed by others such as Kiran Bedi and Santosh Hegde. In October, Kejriwal announced that he was forming a political party and that he intended the formal launch to be 26 November, coinciding with the anniversary of India's adoption of its constitution in 1949.[5][6]
The party name reflects the phrase Aam Aadmi, or "common man", whose interests Kejriwal proposed to represent. A party constitution was adopted on 24 November 2012, when a National Council comprising 320 people and a National Executive of 23 were also formed. Both the Council and the Executive were expected to have more members in due course, with the intention being that all districts and all classes of people would have a voice.[6] Various committees were to be formed to draft proposals for adoption by the party in a process that was expected to take several months. Although one aim was to limit nepotism, there were complaints at this initial meeting that the selection of people invited to attend was itself an example of such practices.[7] The party was formally launched in Delhi on 26 November[8] and in March 2013 it was officially recognised as a political party by the Election Commission of India.[9]
Ideology
AAP wants to create a system where the political leaders voters elect and place in the Parliament are directly responsible to the voters who elect them. The party's vision is to realise a dream of Swaraj where the power of governance and rights of democracy will be in the hands of the people of India.[10]
Agenda
They plan to give power back to the people of India by creating systems whereby elected politicians will be directly responsible to their constituents. To this effect, the AAP has suggested making systemic changes in the working of government to make it more transparent and accountable.
As of June 2013[update], the AAP is proposing to introduce six primary policies:[11]
- Jan Lokpal legislation
- Right to Reject
- Right to Recall
- Political decentralization
- Measures to restrain rising prices in "critical commodities" such as fuel, energy, water and food
Support
On 26 November 2012 former law minister Shanti Bhushan donated ₹10 million (US$130,000). His son sits on the party's National Executive.[12]
The AAP claims to be the only political party in India to disclose on is website the details of all its donors irrespective of the amount donated.[13][14]
On 18 May 2013, a group of Indian-Americans from 20 different cities in the US held a convention in Chicago and extended support to the AAP.[15] The convention was attended by two AAP leaders, Kumar Vishwas and Yogendra Yadav, and Kejriwal addressed it via video conferencing.[16]
Protests
- On 23 March 2013, Kejriwal started his indefinite fast against inflated power and electricity bills from a house in Sundar Nagri, a low-income group resettlement colony in North-East Delhi.[17] During protest he urged Delhi citizens not to pay "inflated" water and electricity bills.[18][19]
- On 10 June 2013, AAP leader Kejriwal supported the agitation of Delhi auto rickshaw drivers, who were protesting Delhi Government's ban on advertisements on auto rickshaws.[20] Kejriwal claimed that, auto rickshaw drivers supported his party and they carried AAP's advertisements on their auto rickshaws and this is the reason for Delhi Government's ban and he challenged that volunteers of AAP will put 10000 advertisements on auto rickshaws as a protest.[20]
See also
References
- ^ PTI (19 May 2013). "AAP workers protest at residences of Delhi CM, MLAs". Times of India. New Delhi.
- ^ "Delhi police arrests driver on rape charge after AAP activists protest". India Tv News channel. New Delhi. 24 May 2013.
- ^ ANI (28 April 2013). "AAP protests against inflated electricity bills in New Delhi, submits letters to Shiela Dikshit". newstrackindia.com. New Delhi.
- ^ "Promise to Keep". Frontline Magzine. Retrieved December 15-28,2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Anna Hazare tells Arvind Kejriwal not to use his name, photo for votes as they part ways". New Delhi: India Today. PTI. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "So what is the Aam Aadmi Party all about". New Delhi: India Today. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Arvind Kejriwal's answer to Congress's 'mango people', names his political front as Aam Aadmi Party". New Delhi: India Today. PTI. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Arvind Kejriwal formally launches Aam Aadmi Party". India Today. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Aam Aadmi Party now a registered political party". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Our Vision". Aam Aadmi Party. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Aad Aadmi Party — Agenda". Aam Aadmi Party. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "New Delhi Shanti Bhushan donates Rs. 1 crore to Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. Press Trust of India. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "Real time feed of donors". aamaadmiparty.org.
- ^ "CIC order: Transparency is important in democracy, says Arvind Kejriwal". The Economic Times. New Delhi. 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Chicago NRIs meet extends support to Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party". Firstpost. 20 May 2013.
- ^ "Indian-Americans extend support to Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party". IBN Live. 20 May 2013.
- ^ "Aam Aadami Party Begins Civil Disobidience Movement". The Hindu Newspaper. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ^ First Post, 24 March 2013. "Kerjiwal moves to Delhi's power corridor to protest against 'inflated' power bills". First Post.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ The Economic Times, 29 March 2013. "Eminent personalities support Kejriwal's movement". The Economic Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Ali, Mohammed (11 June 2013). "Kejriwal slams Sheila for banning ads on autos". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 June 2013.