Alok K N Mishra is a journalist with the Hindustan Times, New Delhi. He writes on governance, policy and politics. He is an ardent follower of politics and is fascinated about making politics work better for the middle-class and the poor. He loves to discuss and predict the national political behaviour. Before shifting to Delhi, he covered political instability, governance, and misgovernance besides Maoists insurgency in Jharkhand for almost half a decade. He started out in 2010 as a city reporter with Times of India, Patna.
Articles by Alok K N Mishra
Assembly refers CAG report on health care sector to PAC
Chief minister Rekha Gupta said that “in the last 10 years of ‘Aap-da’, only corruption has happened in the name of health”.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 09:35 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Delhi assembly refers CAG’s report on excise policy to PAC
Speaker Vijender Gupta noted the report highlighted major lapses, including violations in awarding licenses, lack of transparency in pricing, and inadequate regulatory oversight.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 10:01 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Suspended AAP lawmakers prevented from entering Delhi assembly premises
Speaker Vijender Gupta suspended AAP legislators for disrupting lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s address to the House and ignoring requests to maintain order
Published on Feb 27, 2025 12:50 PM IST
Delhi assembly session: BJP MLA draws attention towards broken Bhagat Singh statue
Malviya Nagar MLA Satish Upadhyay accused AAP of “pretending” to respect Bhagat Singh, saying that “if they truly cared, the statue would have been restored long back”.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 11:44 AM IST
On Day 1, Delhi CM Gupta wants a plan for clean water for all
Rekha Gupta started her first full official day in the office by visiting the Delhi Secretariat before heading to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:22 PM IST
Vijender Gupta named Speaker of Delhi assembly
A three-time MLA from Rohini, Gupta served as the leader of the opposition from 2015 to 2020, and for a short period of time from June 2024 till the last assembly term ended this year.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 02:49 PM IST
Prez, PM, politicians condole deaths in New Delhi stampede
At least 18 people were killed and scores others injured in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, when thousands gathered to board three Prayagraj-bound trains for the Maha Kumbh
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 10:34 AM IST
Atishi, Gopal Rai frontrunner for LoP post in Delhi assembly
The name will officially be announced when the decision is taken, an AAP leader, seeking anonymity, said
Published on Feb 15, 2025 04:45 AM IST
‘Country will run on Baba Saheb’s Constitution, not BJP’s terms’: AAP
Among the star campaigners for the AAP on the day were Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Sanjay Singh
Published on Feb 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST
Delhi Yamuna row: Kejriwal raps EC, Haryana govt
Kejriwal, who visited the ECI office on Friday morning to submit his response, said that his remarks were only in direct reference to the high level of ammonia contamination in the raw water being supplied from Haryana
Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:16 PM IST
‘Vote BJP for power cut’: Kejriwal at Delhi poll rally
The AAP chief claimed that the BJP sought to end free electricity, free water, free education in government schools, Mohalla Clinics, and free bus travel for women
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 10:53 PM IST
Paid holiday, realtime app to ensure good turnout for Delhi polls: Election office
Delhi's CEO announces key arrangements for the February 5 Assembly elections, including paid holidays, mobile app for crowd updates, and 70 all-women polling stations.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Delhi polls: Kejriwal dares BJP, Congress leaders to drink Yamuna water
The controversy has been raging since Monday, when Kejriwal alleged that the BJP government in Haryana “mixed poison in the water being sent to Delhi”
Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:38 AM IST
‘Why vote for Congress? It will only cut votes’: Kejriwal in Delhi poll run-up
Addressing a rally in Badli to seek votes for AAP’s Ajesh Yadav, Kejriwal said that the Congress and BJP have “made a deal” and were fighting the polls together
Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:40 AM IST
People are fed up with the lies of the AAP govt: Virendra Sachdeva
Sachdeva spoke to HT about promises made by the BJP and his party’s strategy to end more than a decade of Aam Aadmi Party rule.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:34 AM IST
In Delhi rallies, Kejriwal says BJP will end free schemes; BJP calls him liar
The AAP chief and former Delhi chief minister addressed three rallies on Saturday – in Narela, Rohini and Dwarka
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Poll manifesto: BJP will continue all poor welfare schemes in Delhi
Among the key promises made on Saturday were 50,000 government jobs, and two million self-employment opportunities
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 11:56 PM IST
Amit Shah says BJP will continue free schemes in Delhi; releases manifesto
The BJP manifesto promises development of Yamuna riverfront in three years on lines of Sabarmati river front, complete ownership rights to people in unauthorised colonies and establishment of a welfare board for gig workers, among others
Published on Jan 25, 2025 05:41 PM IST
‘Yogi must teach Shah how to improve law and order in Delhi’: Kejriwal
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of vote-buying, urging voters to take gifts but choose their candidate wisely. BJP demands answers from Kejriwal on Delhi issues.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:24 AM IST
People of Delhi know AAP is fighting for them: Atishi to HT
The Delhi assembly elections will be held in a single phase on February 5, while the results will be announced on February 8.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 09:55 AM IST
Delhi polls: A three-way battle for Kalkaji
The constituency, having around 190,000 voters, derives its name from an 18th-century shrine of Goddess Kalka.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 05:26 AM IST
AAP, BJP trade barbs over ‘campaign attack’
AAP accused BJP supporters of attacking Arvind Kejriwal during a campaign, while BJP claimed Kejriwal's vehicle hit protesters, escalating election tensions.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Delhi: Row erupts over screening of documentary on AAP
The screening of a documentary titled ‘Unbreakable’ was cancelled at the last moment on Saturday morning with the AAP alleging that the Delhi police got the event cancelled on the direction of the BJP
Published on Jan 18, 2025 01:25 PM IST
AAP promises free bus rides for male students, 50% concession on Metro fares
The Delhi government already provides free bus travel for women in all government buses, a poll promise in 2020 that appeared to have brought them great dividends five years ago.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 03:12 PM IST
Kejriwal doubles down on ‘distribution’ claim; ‘He’ll never be Delhi CM again’: Verma
The AAP and the BJP have engaged in a sustained slugfest over the New Delhi seat since the last week of December
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Amit Shah vows to continue all welfare schemes in Delhi
Addressing a “Slum Basti Pradhan Conference” at the JLN Stadium, Shah warned the public not to fall for “Kejriwal’s tricks”. Around 1,000 slum cluster leaders from across the city, besides residents, attended the event
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:02 AM IST
AAP woos RWAs with security funds
The “guarantee” for safety, a basic right of citizens, comes on the back of the AAP’s consistent attack on the BJP for the “rising” crime rate in the Capital.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Atishi: Bidhuri may be BJP’s CM choice
The AAP kicked off the ‘Kejriwal vs whom in the BJP’ campaign, challenging the BJP to reveal its candidate for CM.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Kejriwal writes to Modi, seeks inclusion of Jats in central OBC list
Political parties estimate that Delhi has a Jat population of over 800,000, who hold the sway in at least eight key constituencies
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:00 AM IST
‘Kejriwal vs Who?’: AAP targets BJP over lack of CM face for Delhi polls
Kejriwal resigned as Delhi CM in September 2024, saying he will sit on the CM’s chair only after the people re-elect him
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 04:50 AM IST