Arvind Kejriwal

February 8, 2025 3:36 PM

Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal accepts “people’s mandate”, says AAP will play “constructive role in opposition”

As the 10-year rule of Aam Aadmi Party is set to end in the national capital, former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal accepted the mandate and congratulated the BJP on their victory, while urging them to fulfill the promises made during the campaign. The former Chief Minister also highlighted the work done by AAP in the field of health, education, and infrastructure over the past decade, reaffirming that his party would play a "constructive role" in oppositio...

February 8, 2025 1:29 PM

Parvesh emerges giant killer by defeating Kejriwal; Sisodia also loses in Jangpura

After tight fights, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia lost from the New Delhi and Jangpura Assembly constituencies respectively, on a day which saw the ruling party’s rout in the city. Talking to media persons, Sisodia congratulated Tarvinder Singh Marwah of the BJP and conceded defeat. In the last round of counting, Sisodia was trailing by 572 votes. After beating Kejriwal, BJP’s Parvesh Verma spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah over ...

February 8, 2025 12:29 PM

Sandeep Dikshit Candidly admits: expected 12-13% vote share but failed to garner public support

Sandeep Dikshit, Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly seat, sharing his first reaction on the party's disappointing performance in the elections, admitted that the party "failed" to make a place in the hearts of the Delhiites, which is "disappointing." With Congress nowhere to be seen making a lead in the 70-member Assembly seats as the counting is underway for the national Capital, the BJP is seen crossing the halfway mark with 46 seats while the AAP is leading in 24 seats, according to ...

February 4, 2025 8:48 PM

Kejriwal busy with power & money, does not think of country: Anna Hazare

In an interview with IANS, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare spoke at length on various issues, including the present state of AAP, headed by Arvind Kejriwal. He said that in politics, Kejriwal has become preoccupied with power and money. Until he starts thinking about society and the country, no matter how much money he earns, it will be of no use. IANS: What is your view on AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing a tough poll battle? Anna Hazare: In politics, Kejriwal has become preocc...

February 4, 2025 7:33 PM

Used money to build India, not ‘Sheeshmahal’: PM Modi jabs Kejriwal’s Delhi model

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government has consistently strived to uplift the living standards of people as well as enhance their financial power, unlike the previous governments which focused on filling their own coffers and letting corruption thrive under their watch. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address, PM Modi cited many public-driven projects and schemes to harness the country’s resources and said that his government used the money to build t...

January 7, 2025 11:38 AM

ECI set to announce Delhi assembly election schedule

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the much-anticipated schedule for the 70-member Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday. The announcement will be made during a press conference at 2 PM in the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhawan, setting the stage for a highly competitive election season in the national capital. The current term of the Delhi Assembly is set to expire on February 23, 2025, requiring the entire election process to be completed before this date. As part of the pre...

September 19, 2024 11:19 AM

Atishi to take oath as Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21: Aam Aadmi Party

Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday said that Atishi will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21. "Atishi will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21, other ministers will also take their oaths alongside her," the Aam Aadmi Party said in a statement. Atishi, 43, will be the third woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. She is a prominent AAP leader and served as Advisor to Manish Sisodia when he was Education Minister. AAP leaders said ...

September 13, 2024 12:08 PM

SC grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal, citing prolonged incarceration as unjust deprivation of liberty

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case registered by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted bail to Kejriwal saying prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. The apex court granted bail to Kejriwal, subject to bail bonds of Rs 10 lakh. It also put certain conditions on the release of Kejriwal on bail, saying he shall not make any public comments abo...

September 9, 2024 5:35 PM

Delhi govt bans production, sale and use of firecrackers till Jan 1

The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital. The prohibition will remain in effect until January 1, 2025, as declared by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday. "The Kejriwal government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storing, sale, and usage of firecrackers to control the rise in pollution levels during the winter season," Rai said. He added that online sales and delivery of fi...

September 16, 2024 4:32 PM

Excise Policy case: Delhi HC dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by CBI

The Delhi High Court has dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Excise Policy case. The court stated that Kejriwal's arrest could not be deemed without justifiable reason. The High Court has disposed of Kejriwal's bail application, allowing him to approach the trial court for further relief. This decision comes after the court reserved its order on July 29 on Kejriwal's regular bail plea and on J...