Arvind Kejriwal: News
Arvind Kejriwal is an ex-bureaucrat, social activist-turned-politician, and founding leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He is the Chief Minister of the NCT of Delhi as of 2021. Kejriwal did his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and later joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as Assistant Commissioner in the Income Tax Department in 1995. Kejriwal shifted towards social activism in the late 1990s, making heavy utilization of RTIs for activism against corruption in governments, Income Tax Department, MCD, and Public Distribution System (PDS), among others. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006 for his social work. He rose to national prominence through the 2010-12 Jan Lokpal Bill movement led by Anna Hazare. He launched the group India Against Corruption (IAC) with other leaders in 2011 and the AAP political party in 2012. Kejriwal contested the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections and formed a government with some Congress legislators' support, becoming Delhi's Chief Minister for the first time. He resigned in 2014 just after 49 days, alleging disruption by the Congress and BJP in running the government. However, Kejriwal led AAP to massive victories in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections, becoming a three-time CM of Delhi.
17 Mar 2024
Delhi Jal BoardED summons Kejriwal in another money laundering case: Know details
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with a money laundering case linked to irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).
16 Mar 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Delhi liquorgate: Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in ED summons case
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Saturday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for not complying with the summonses issued to him.
15 Mar 2024
Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee's accident: Bengal BJP demands probe into CM's security
The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday raised questions over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's accident last night and said the CM's security should be looked into.
15 Mar 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Delhi court denies stay on ED summons for CM Kejriwal
A Delhi court has denied a request to halt two orders summoning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate.
14 Mar 2024
Liquor Excise PolicyDelhi excise policy: Arvind Kejriwal moves sessions court against summons
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday filed a petition in the Sessions Court challenging the summons issued to him by a magisterial court.
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActOpposition attacks Narendra Modi government over CAA
Opposition parties have lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA).
07 Mar 2024
Delhi GovernmentDelhi: Free electricity, subsidies will continue until 2025, says Atishi
The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has decided to extend its power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25.
07 Mar 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Excise policy case: Delhi court summons Kejriwal after ED's complaint
The saga surrounding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summonses to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his denial to appear has taken a fresh turn.
04 Mar 2024
Delhi GovernmentAAP announces Rs. 1,000 monthly assistance to all Delhi women
The Delhi government on Monday announced the "Mukhyamantri Samman Yojna"—a scheme providing monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000 to all women over 18 years in the national capital.
04 Mar 2024
Excise Policy 2021-22Ready for virtual questioning after March 12: Kejriwal tells ED
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday responded to the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s eighth summons linked to the probe into the 2021-22 excise policy case.
27 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Excise policy case: Kejriwal receives 8th ED summons
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday received the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
27 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Lok Sabha elections: AAP announces candidates for Delhi, Haryana
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced the names of candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and one in Haryana.
26 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Excise policy case: Kejriwal skips ED summons for 7th time
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
23 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)ED, CBI to arrest Arvind Kejriwal in 2-3 days: AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal might be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the coming two-three days.
23 Feb 2024
Mamata BanerjeeCongress-TMC seat sharing talks back on after Mamata Banerjee snub
Seat-sharing talks between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Congress party are back on the table again.
22 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP, Congress finalize seat-sharing formula for Lok Sabha polls: Reports
The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reportedly reached an agreement on seat-sharing for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.
22 Feb 2024
Delhi Liquor PolicyArvind Kejriwal summoned for 7th time in liquor policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a seventh summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to the Delhi liquor excise policy case.
19 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Arvind Kejriwal skips 6th summons in Delhi liquor policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy case on Monday.
17 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal wins trust vote, gets 54 MLAs' support
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal won the trust vote in the Delhi Assembly on Saturday.
17 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED summons case: Kejriwal appears before Delhi court via videoconference
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court via video conference over skipping five summonses by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy case.
16 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)7 BJP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly Budget Session
Seven of the eight MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were suspended on Friday for the remainder of the Delhi Assembly's Budget Session for allegedly disrupting Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's address.
15 Feb 2024
Farooq AbdullahJ&K: National Conference to contest Lok Sabha polls solo
Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference (NC) chief, has said that his party will not join the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
13 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP offers Congress only 1 Lok Sabha seat in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday declared that it is willing to allocate only one of Delhi's seven Lok Sabha seats to the Congress within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
13 Feb 2024
Kailash GahlotFarmers' protest: Delhi government refuses to convert stadium into jail
The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday rejected the Centre's proposal to turn the Bawana Stadium into a "temporary jail" for farmers.
12 Feb 2024
DelhiManish Sisodia granted 3-day interim bail for niece's wedding
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday granted a three-day interim bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, allowing him to attend his niece's wedding in Lucknow.
10 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP to contest all Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, Chandigarh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has declared that his party will contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and one in Chandigarh in the upcoming general elections.
07 Feb 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Kejriwal summoned by Delhi court after ED's complaint
A Delhi court has summoned Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.
06 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)ED raids premises linked to Kejriwal's personal secretary, AAP MP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Tuesday, raided multiple locations in Delhi linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP ND Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary Bibhav Kumar, and others.
05 Feb 2024
Manish SisodiaCourt allows Manish Sisodia to meet ailing wife every week
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday granted permission to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, to visit his ailing wife, Seema Sisodia, once a week while in custody.
04 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Being forced to join BJP: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Sunday that he is being pressured to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
02 Feb 2024
DelhiSecurity heightened in Delhi ahead of protests by AAP, BJP
The Delhi Police has ramped up security measures and deployed extra personnel in view of the planned protests by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday.
31 Jan 2024
Liquor Excise PolicyED issues fresh summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fifth summons to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
27 Jan 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP tried to poach 7 AAP MLAs, offered money: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to overthrow his government by bribing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs.
22 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiRam Mandir consecration day: What are opposition leaders doing
The much-awaited Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
18 Jan 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Delhi excise policy case: Kejriwal may skip 4th ED summons
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will likely skip the fourth summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, reports said.
13 Jan 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi liquorgate: ED summons Kejriwal again—4th time in 2 months
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the fourth time in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy.
05 Jan 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)AAP nominates DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Delhi, set to take place on January 19.
04 Jan 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Kejriwal to be 'arrested' after ED raid today: AAP ministers
Several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers have claimed they received information that Delhi Chief Minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal would likely be arrested on Thursday after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducts raids at his residence.
03 Jan 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Arvind Kejriwal skips 3rd summons in Delhi liquor policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has chosen not to appear for questioning in the alleged liquor policy case on Wednesday.
02 Jan 2024
Congress Party'40% leaders in jail': Congress, AAP leaders trade barbs
The rift between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) constituents—the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)—is seemingly escalating.
30 Dec 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Chats, high-profile meetings: ED's evidence against Kejriwal in Delhi liquorgate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has gathered evidence, including high-profile meetings, WhatsApp chats, and FaceTime calls, to corner Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case, News18 reported.
23 Dec 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi liqourgate: ED issues third summons to Delhi CM Kejriwal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the third time on January 3 for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy case.
20 Dec 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal to skip ED summons due to pre-scheduled Vipassana retreat
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday, left Delhi for a 10-day Vipassana meditation camp in Punjab's Hoshiarpur.
INDIA bloc proposes Congress chief Kharge as PM face: Report
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have reportedly proposed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as their prime ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Amid MP suspensions, INDIA to hold 4th meeting in Delhi
At a time when over 140 opposition MPs have been suspended from the Parliament, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is convening a crucial meeting in New Delhi.
18 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Liquor scam case: ED summons Delhi CM Kejriwal on Thursday
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday for questioning in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.
02 Dec 2023
Sanjay SinghChargesheet filed against Sanjay Singh in Delhi liquor scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a 60-page chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday in connection with the now-scrapped liquor policy scam case in Delhi.
30 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: AAP to start campaign seeking opinion on Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to commence its signature "Mai Bhi Kejriwal" campaign from Friday, seeking public opinion on whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should continue governing from jail or resign if arrested.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: SC gives Delhi 1 week to clear dues
In a strong-worded order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to allocate its Rs. 415 crore share for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by November 28.
20 Nov 2023
Sanjay SinghSC seeks Centre, ED's responses on Sanjay Singh's plea
The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the central government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest.
20 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi L-G dismisses Atishi's graft charges report against chief secretary
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has rejected a report accusing Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of being involved in a land compensation scam, calling it "half-baked" and "incorrect."
18 Nov 2023
DelhiAir pollution: Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, allows diesel trucks
The Delhi government on Saturday lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions as air pollution reportedly witnessed a decline.
18 Nov 2023
DelhiKejriwal demands Delhi chief secretary's suspension over alleged 'hospital scam'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly forwarded a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena concerning an alleged hospital tender scam linked to the city's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
17 Nov 2023
AtishiDelhi government now accuses chief secretary of ILBS Hospital scam
Delhi's Vigilance Minister, Atishi, has accused Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of misusing government authority and resources to give his son, Karan Chauhan, undue advantages in a hospital contract.
17 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality still in 'severe' category, AQI at 404
Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog covering the national capital's skies again as the air quality on Friday morning remained in the "severe" category.
16 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi government sets up 6-member STF to implement GRAP
The Delhi government formed a six-member special task force on Thursday to oversee strict implementation of the measures listed in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.
15 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP accuses BJP of Kejriwal's 'character assasination'
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of carrying out a "derogatory and misleading" social media campaign against party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
15 Nov 2023
AtishiKejriwal seeks chief secretary's removal over Rs. 850cr land scam
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has submitted a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena, reportedly calling for the immediate removal of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
14 Nov 2023
AtishiRs. 850cr scam: AAP's Atishi recommends dismissal of top bureaucrats
Delhi Vigilance Minister Atishi has called for the immediate dismissal of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and Divisional Commissioner Ashwani Kumar.
14 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts
As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: Amid 'poor' air quality, government issues 2nd pre-Diwali advisory
The Delhi government released a pre-Diwali advisory on Sunday, providing general guidelines, including "dos and don'ts," for people to follow during the festivities.
10 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh warns of conspiracy against Kejriwal
Imprisoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Friday that a "big conspiracy to trap" Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was being concocted by the ruling government.
10 Nov 2023
DelhiOdd-even rule won't come into effect for now: Delhi government
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday announced that its odd-even rule for vehicles will not come into effect after the national capital's air quality improved due to rain.
08 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi pollution: Early winter break for schools from November 9-18
Amid severe air pollution in Delhi, the government has announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to 18.
07 Nov 2023
Ramesh Bidhuri'Kejriwal's plot against Sanatana Dharma': BJP MP on odd-even rule
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has come under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri for implementing the odd-even rule in the city.
07 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality improves slightly but remains toxic
Delhi continues to remain engulfed in toxic air even as its air quality index (AQI) saw a slight improvement on Tuesday.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.