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Parvez Sultan

Parvez Sultan writes on heritage, urban-civic issues, Delhi government, and politics. Earlier, he headed hyper local bureau — South Delhi — at Hindustan Times. He has earlier reported on Delhi government, political parties, municipal bodies, Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and Central Administrative Tribunal.

Articles by Parvez Sultan

Can’t ‘micro monitor’ mosquito breeding in Delhi, says Manish Sisodia

Speaking at a function by the apex body of Delhi’s RWAs the deputy chief minister sought cooperation of resident bodies to keep a tab of waterlogging in the capital.

peaking at a function held by Urja, the apex body of all Resident Welfare Associations in Delhi, the Deputy chief minister sought support from people and urged residents to keep a watch on accumulation of water in their area.(Burhaan Kinu/HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2017 11:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan

BJP plans separate cell to mobilise young women in Delhi

A party leader privy to the development said Ram Lal, national general secretary (organisation) of the BJP, had asked the state leadership to expand its base among young females, especially those who stay at home.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi has planned to set up ‘Yuvti Prakoshth’ (Young Women’s Cell) for the first time.(AP)

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Updated on Jul 18, 2017 08:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

At Kashmere Gate, a 180-year-old church waits for a miracle

The construction was started sometime in 1821 and consecrated 15 years later, which means that the first Bishop service was held in 1836.

Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage completed the first phase of revamp at Delhi's oldest church St James's after vibrations from nearby Kashmere Gate Metro damage its foundations, in New Delhi on Wednesday.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2017 01:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan

L-G Baijal to visit Old Delhi, review Shahjahanabad revamp plan

The government had planned to redevelop Shahjahanabad and had set up a dedicated body to coordinate efforts. However, the plan to revamp the area, which has monuments such as the Jama Masjid, has not been implemented for over a decade

Encroachment is a major problem in Chandni Chowk. The government is planning to revamp the city of Shahjahanabad but the plan has been hanging fire for over a decade.(Sushil Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 13, 2017 12:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi BJP to create 19 departments, 10 cells for smooth functioning

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari has picked 60 names. Among those who could be given the responsibility are former MLAs — Rajesh Gehlot, Vijay Jolly, and Kulwant Rana; former mayors — Kanwar Sain, Rajni Abbi and former general secretaries — Rekha Gupta and Aashish Sood.

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari consulted the party leadership on setting up of various new cells and departments. Former MLAs, councillors and senior local leaders will be tasked with running these new units.(Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2017 11:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

When monsoon was a festival in Delhi

For Delhiites, monsoon used to be the time for picnic, family get-togethers, cultural evenings, savouring the special rain delicacies such as andarsas, mangoes. Historian Sohail Hashmi, author Mridula Garg and famous TV personality Shammi Narang share their experiences.

A family soaks in the rain at Minto Bridge. Monsoon used to be the time for picnics, family and cultural gatherings and feast for Delhiites.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2017 11:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi BJP to rope in senior leaders without post to draw poll strategy

A two-member team has been given the responsibility to identify the party’s old guards. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari is likely to meet these senior leaders at a meeting next week.

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari is expected to meet the senior leaders in a meeting next week.(Burhaan Kinu/HT FILE)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2017 06:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi L-G Baijal seeks status report on Shahjahanbad revamp plan

In an ‘urgent’ note sent to the managing director of the corporation, Baijal wants to know what action is required to resolve the issues that stand in the path to progress.

The long-pending Old Delhi revitalization project has been virtually stalled since December 2014.

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Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:22 PM IST

HIndustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Bhajpa Sandesh: BJP to sell its mouthpiece across Delhi

In a bid to reach out to maximum number of people across the board, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi has decided to sell its mouthpiece ‘Bhajpa Sandesh’, a bimonthly magazine, at news stand

Delhi BJP in-charge Shyam Jaju (from left), Union minister Sushma Swaraj and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari at a programme held to celebrate the completion of three years of the BJP government at Siri Fort Auditorium on Monday.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2017 06:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Eerie voices, mystery wall: ‘Ghostly’ 14th century palace in central Delhi gets a facelift

Little is known about the origin of Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal and rumours that the place is haunted add to its mystery. Last year, the Delhi state archaeology department decided to take up its conservation along with 18 other historical buildings in the city.

It is believed that the palace was a lodge gifted by Delhi sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq to a woman from Rajasthani Bhatiara community, who had given him a draught of water.(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2017 06:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Eerie voices, mystery wall: ‘Ghostly’ 14th century palace in central Delhi gets a facelift

Little is known about the origin of Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal and rumours that the place is haunted add to its mystery. Last year, the Delhi state archaeology department decided to take up its conservation along with 18 other historical buildings in the city.

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Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi heritage tour: From Tughlaq to British era, cycle your way to historical monuments

The New Delhi Municipal Council will soon introduce ‘heritage cycle tours’ which will connect 10 heritage sites in Lutyen’s zone.

The tours will be conducted on weekends by the cycling group, under the patronage of the Palika Services Officers Institute (PSOI) club, which is located on Vinay Marg in Chanakyapuri area.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2017 05:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

DDA housing scheme further delayed as forms not ready, to be launched by June-end

The land owning agency is yet to decide between the two dates — June 23 and June 26. A final announcement will be made after the authority meeting scheduled next week. The land owning agency is offering around 13,000 flats under the scheme

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Updated on Jun 07, 2017 11:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

3 years of Modi govt: BJP to hold Modi Fest in Delhi

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Manoj Tiwari said the party will organise a two-week-long series of events called Modi Fest to popularise various welfare schemes initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be a two-week-long event.

BJP president Amit Shah with Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari at a party event in Delhi. To mark three years of Modi government at the Centre, the Delhi unit of the party is planning to organise a two-week-long Modi Fest.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 01, 2017 10:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

DDA starts inspecting housing scheme flats it will offer this season

The land owning agency will be offering around 13,000 flats under its housing scheme, of which 350 are two-room Middle Income Group flats, while about 11,000 are either one-bedroom Lower Income Group Flats flats or Janta flats.

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Updated on May 30, 2017 11:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

BJP to seek explanation from 3 Delhi unit leaders for ‘poor coordination’ in MCD polls

A report by an independent observer appointed by the party leadership said division in the Delhi unit peaked in the middle of the election campaign with all three general secretaries working ‘separately’.

BJP workers celebrate the party’s win during the Delhi municipal elections in April 2017.(Sonu Mehta/HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 10, 2017 09:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Amit Shah’s message to Kejriwal: ‘BJP’s next target is 2020 Delhi assembly poll’

BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday said the final destination of the party was not civic bodies but the Delhi government. Urging party workers to unite and prepare for the next ‘goal’, he said this success will lay the foundation for assembly elections.

Party president Amit Shah on Tuesday said the final destination was not civic bodies but the Delhi government.(Nitin Kanotra/HT File)

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Updated on May 03, 2017 12:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Amit Shah to give pep talk to Delhi BJP’s new councillors on Tuesday

BJP national president Amit Shah will meet 181 new MCD councillors and party workers at Civic Centre - the headquarter of NDMC and SDMC in central Delhi.

BJP national president Amit Shah is also likely to pick candidates for mayoral election likely to be held in two weeks.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2017 12:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Road rage behind attack at Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari’s home, two arrested

The Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari’s house in central Delhi was reportedly targeted late on Sunday night, an attack Tiwari claims was an attempt on his life

Manoj Tiwari is the BJP’s Delhi unit president.(ANI)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2017 09:06 AM IST

New Delhi | ByKarn Pratap Singh and Parvez Sultan

After MCD win, Manoj Tiwari set to be Delhi BJP’s face in 2020 assembly polls

When Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari became Delhi BJP chief, detractors said he was brought in only to woo Purvanchali voters. After a sweeping victory in MCD election, he seems set for a bigger role.

Bhojpuri actor and singer Manoj Tiwari after leading BJP to victory in MCD election. Insiders say 42% Purvanchalis in Delhi voted for BJP.(Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2017 09:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi will be garbage-free in 3 months: Manoj Tiwari after BJP’s MCD victory | HT interview

MCD election results 2017: Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari talks about his party’s win in the three municipal corporations; blames Aam Aadmi Party for making Delhi a ‘negative place’ and demands Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister.

Results of MCD elections 2017 were announced on Wednesday. The BJP is set to win majority in all three municipal corporations. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari demanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation.(Ravi Choudhary/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2017 09:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Modi factor, fresh faces in Delhi: Five reasons why BJP won MCD elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP swept the municipal corporation polls in Delhi, a remarkable comeback from its poor show in the 2015 assembly election.

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Updated on May 29, 2017 01:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKumar Uttam and Parvez Sultan, New Delhi

MCD election 2017: Exit polls put BJP in celebration mode; wait for results, says Congress

MCD polls: BJP leaders gearing up for a ‘215-seat verdict’ after two exit polls give it about 80 seats in North and South corporations and 50 in East corporation. Congress ‘confident’ but surveys say it will be third, just behind AAP

With the exit polls predicting a clean sweep by the BJP in MCD elections, the party on Monday said they will win at least 215 of the 272 wards.(Arun Sharma/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 05, 2017 10:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

MCD election 2017: Outer Delhi ward Bakhtawarpur records highest turnout at 69%

Located near the Delhi-Haryana-UP border, Bakhtawarpur has a history of turning up in large numbers to exercise their franchise. In 2012 municipal elections, its voting percentage was 69.33%, which was 4.7 percentage points higher than the 2007 elections.

76 year-old Saheb Kaur poses for a picture after casting her vote at Kalyan Puri polling station.(Ravi Choudhary/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2017 12:08 AM IST

ByParvez Sultan, Faizan Haider and Abhinav Rajput, New Delhi

MCD election 2017: For Old Delhi voters, civic amenities are a major concern

The Walled City area is divided into seven wards—Daryaganj, Delhi Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Bazaar Sita Ram, Balliamaran, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk.

A Muslim lady casting her vote at polling booth near Jama Masjid on Sunday.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2017 11:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Expelled from Congress, Barkha Singh joins BJP a day ahead of MCD election

Barkha Singh was expelled from Congress after she quit from her post as head of Delhi Congress women’s wing. She joined the BJP on Saturday and said she is impressed with PM Narendra Modi’s policies.

Former Delhi Congress leader Barkha Shukla Singh joined the BJP in the presence of BJP vice-president Shyam Jaju and sports minister Vijay Goel on Saturday.(Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2017 11:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

Delhi Congress crisis deepens, Barkha Singh expelled after remarks on leadership

Barkha Singh, who had quit from her post as chief of Delhi Congress women’s wing on Thursday, was expelled from the party a day later for undertaking ‘anti-party’ activities.

Barkha Singh had resigned as president of the women’s wing of Delhi Congress on Thursday, saying she was not leaving the party, but only the post for now.(PTI FILE)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2017 08:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan, New Delhi

We could have done better in power. It’s time to bounce back: Ajay Maken

Delhi Congress chief

New Delhi, India - April 19, 2017: DPCC President Ajay Makan at Hindustan Times in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Photo by Mohd Zakir/ Hindustan Times)(Mohd Zakir/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 20, 2017 09:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan/ Vishal Kant

We will ensure direct funds from Centre to MCDs: Manoj Tiwari

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari says though AAP and Congress governments choked the funds flow to BJP-ruled MCDs, they were able to deliver parks and better schools. He said Narendra Modi represents his party’s zero tolerance to corruption.

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari at Hindustan Times office on Tuesday.(Burhaan Kinu/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2017 09:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan & Vishal Kant

Arvinder Singh Lovely, former Delhi Congress chief, joins BJP ahead of MCD polls

A week ahead of MCD polls, former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP along with Delhi Youth Congress president Amit Malik on Tuesday.

Former MLA Arvinder Singh ‘Lovely’ and Delhi Youth Congress president Amit Malik joined the BJP on Tuesday.

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Updated on May 12, 2017 05:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByParvez Sultan and Abhinav Rajput, New Delhi

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Speaking at a function by the apex body of Delhi’s RWAs the deputy chief minister sought cooperation of resident bodies to keep a tab of waterlogging in the capital.

A party leader privy to the development said Ram Lal, national general secretary (organisation) of the BJP, had asked the state leadership to expand its base among young females, especially those who stay at home.

The construction was started sometime in 1821 and consecrated 15 years later, which means that the first Bishop service was held in 1836.

The government had planned to redevelop Shahjahanabad and had set up a dedicated body to coordinate efforts. However, the plan to revamp the area, which has monuments such as the Jama Masjid, has not been implemented for over a decade

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari has picked 60 names. Among those who could be given the responsibility are former MLAs — Rajesh Gehlot, Vijay Jolly, and Kulwant Rana; former mayors — Kanwar Sain, Rajni Abbi and former general secretaries — Rekha Gupta and Aashish Sood.

For Delhiites, monsoon used to be the time for picnic, family get-togethers, cultural evenings, savouring the special rain delicacies such as andarsas, mangoes. Historian Sohail Hashmi, author Mridula Garg and famous TV personality Shammi Narang share their experiences.

A two-member team has been given the responsibility to identify the party’s old guards. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari is likely to meet these senior leaders at a meeting next week.

In an ‘urgent’ note sent to the managing director of the corporation, Baijal wants to know what action is required to resolve the issues that stand in the path to progress.

In a bid to reach out to maximum number of people across the board, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi has decided to sell its mouthpiece ‘Bhajpa Sandesh’, a bimonthly magazine, at news stand

Little is known about the origin of Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal and rumours that the place is haunted add to its mystery. Last year, the Delhi state archaeology department decided to take up its conservation along with 18 other historical buildings in the city.

Little is known about the origin of Bhuli Bhatiyari ka Mahal and rumours that the place is haunted add to its mystery. Last year, the Delhi state archaeology department decided to take up its conservation along with 18 other historical buildings in the city.

The New Delhi Municipal Council will soon introduce ‘heritage cycle tours’ which will connect 10 heritage sites in Lutyen’s zone.

The land owning agency is yet to decide between the two dates — June 23 and June 26. A final announcement will be made after the authority meeting scheduled next week. The land owning agency is offering around 13,000 flats under the scheme

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Manoj Tiwari said the party will organise a two-week-long series of events called Modi Fest to popularise various welfare schemes initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be a two-week-long event.

The land owning agency will be offering around 13,000 flats under its housing scheme, of which 350 are two-room Middle Income Group flats, while about 11,000 are either one-bedroom Lower Income Group Flats flats or Janta flats.

A report by an independent observer appointed by the party leadership said division in the Delhi unit peaked in the middle of the election campaign with all three general secretaries working ‘separately’.

BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday said the final destination of the party was not civic bodies but the Delhi government. Urging party workers to unite and prepare for the next ‘goal’, he said this success will lay the foundation for assembly elections.

BJP national president Amit Shah will meet 181 new MCD councillors and party workers at Civic Centre - the headquarter of NDMC and SDMC in central Delhi.

The Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari’s house in central Delhi was reportedly targeted late on Sunday night, an attack Tiwari claims was an attempt on his life

When Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari became Delhi BJP chief, detractors said he was brought in only to woo Purvanchali voters. After a sweeping victory in MCD election, he seems set for a bigger role.

MCD election results 2017: Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari talks about his party’s win in the three municipal corporations; blames Aam Aadmi Party for making Delhi a ‘negative place’ and demands Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation from the post of Delhi Chief Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP swept the municipal corporation polls in Delhi, a remarkable comeback from its poor show in the 2015 assembly election.

MCD polls: BJP leaders gearing up for a ‘215-seat verdict’ after two exit polls give it about 80 seats in North and South corporations and 50 in East corporation. Congress ‘confident’ but surveys say it will be third, just behind AAP

Located near the Delhi-Haryana-UP border, Bakhtawarpur has a history of turning up in large numbers to exercise their franchise. In 2012 municipal elections, its voting percentage was 69.33%, which was 4.7 percentage points higher than the 2007 elections.

The Walled City area is divided into seven wards—Daryaganj, Delhi Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Bazaar Sita Ram, Balliamaran, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk.

Barkha Singh was expelled from Congress after she quit from her post as head of Delhi Congress women’s wing. She joined the BJP on Saturday and said she is impressed with PM Narendra Modi’s policies.

Barkha Singh, who had quit from her post as chief of Delhi Congress women’s wing on Thursday, was expelled from the party a day later for undertaking ‘anti-party’ activities.

Delhi Congress chief

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari says though AAP and Congress governments choked the funds flow to BJP-ruled MCDs, they were able to deliver parks and better schools. He said Narendra Modi represents his party’s zero tolerance to corruption.

A week ahead of MCD polls, former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP along with Delhi Youth Congress president Amit Malik on Tuesday.

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