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AAP's 'anthem' for Punjab
First it was Kumar Vishwas, now it is Arvind Kejriwal. In a video posted on Facebook by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the chief minister of Delhi can be seen singing Kishore Kumar's hit number, "Aa chal ke tujhe main leke chaloon", with the lyrics changed suitably to make it sound like a clarion call for change in Punjab, where Assembly elections are due in 2017. Envisioning a state "jahan chor bhi na ho, jahan bhrasht bhi na ho (where no one is a thief and no one is corrupt)", the song promises a Punjab where "bas aap (or AAP, depending on how you want to perceive it) ka raaj chale". The AAP, which has four members of Parliament from Punjab, is building its campaign in the state on the planks of corruption, drugs, unemployment and the poor financial health of the state.
AAP hold rallies against 'BJP-Cong corruption alliance'
Over 300 supporters and party leaders detained as they march towards Prime Minister's residence
 "AAP hold rallies against 'BJP-Cong corruption alliance'")
Cong slams Kejriwal for attacking Sonia, demands list of 'sacked' AAP leaders
Party asserts since several AAP MLAs are facing serious criminal cases, Kejriwal should first put own house in order
 "Cong slams Kejriwal for attacking Sonia, demands list of 'sacked' AAP leaders")
Gunning for the 'goons'
As Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal began his five-day visit to Punjab, he was greeted with protests, black flags and "Go back, Kejriwal" slogans. With characteristic spunk, Kejriwal underplayed all of that and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had hired such "goons" to stall the march of the AAP before and during the Delhi Assembly polls. The result was for all to see. "The ruling alliance (in Punjab) will see a miracle in the 2017 polls when there will be no Opposition (for the AAP) at all in the Vidhan Sabha," a local paper quoted Kejriwal as saying. The Shiromani Akali Dal in alliance with the BJP is in power in Punjab.
