AAP open for 'grand alliance' in fight against BJP

April 19, 2017

New Delhi, Apr 19: Signalling AAP's willingness to join opposition in the fight against BJP, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday had a breakfast meeting with Kerala Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan here where he called for an alliance of "all good people".

Kejriwal went to Kerala House this morning for a breakfast meeting with Vijayan, a senior CPI(M) Polit Bureau member who is in Delhi to attend party Central Committee meeting, where they discussed political developments in the country. Kerala CPI(M) Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, who is also a Polit Bureau member, was present during the meeting.

The meeting assumes significance as opposition parties are trying to forge unity to take on BJP, which has tasted electoral victories in the recent polls. CPI(M) has said that Left and democratic forces should come out with an alternative programme to counter BJP and not fall into narrative set by BJP.

After the meeting, Kejriwal told reporters that power is in the hands of "wrong forces" who are "getting an edge". To fight this, he said "all good people should come together". He was responding to a question if the meeting was a signal of a new alliance between AAP and other opposition parties.

His comments came against the backdrop of remarks by BSP chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav that they were willing for an opposition coalition.

With its confrontational politics, most of the opposition parties have been keeping AAP at arms length and they were not part of some of the united opposition's programmes in the recent times.

"There is an atmosphere of fear. The business community, industrialists, media people or commoners, everybody is afraid of the situation in this country, which is wrong. Those who raise the voice of dissent against the Centre are being muzzled," Kejriwal, who discussed a "range of issues" with Vijayan.

Vijayan also echoed Kejriwal about the "situation of fear" in the country. "The situation in our country is very serious. We have discussed the fear in the society created by the RSS,"

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PM Modi, King Abdullah II share 8-point vision to deepen India-Jordan ties

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December 16,2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with the Prime Minister outlining an eight-point vision covering key areas of cooperation.

Describing the meeting as “productive”, PM Modi said he shared a roadmap focused on trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised King Abdullah II’s personal commitment to advancing India–Jordan relations, particularly as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.

“Held productive discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment towards vibrant India-Jordan relations is noteworthy. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations,” PM Modi said.

The meeting took place at the Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, and heritage.

The MEA said both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

PM Modi arrived in Amman earlier on Monday and was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who accorded him a formal welcome. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour. From Amman, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The tour will conclude with a visit to Oman.

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