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.
'Party is finished': AAP rebel after joining BJP
Suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, hours after he resigned from the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
3 rebel Punjab AAP leaders join BJP
Rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at its headquarters in Delhi.
Manoj Tiwari swims, takes sip from 'clean' Yamuna
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari took a swim in the Yamuna river at Sonia Vihar, New Delhi, on Thursday, even taking a sip, claiming that the river's pollution had reduced under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership.
'Lehra do Tiranga': Court appearance for Dipke; Neha Bora released
The Delhi Police on Saturday detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora under preventive provisions on October 16.
'If Pakistan-US war breaks out, will back Pakistan': BJP leader
Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Madan Rathore has sparked a controversy with his recent comments on India's stance in a hypothetical war between Pakistan and the United States.
'Dafa ho jaao': AISA, CJP joint presser turns chaotic
A press conference held by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora turned chaotic in New Delhi on Thursday.
Dipke calls for Tiranga march at Delhi's CP on Friday
After Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to Tihar jail, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a Tiranga March in Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday.
Two Harvard-linked groups issue 2 contrasting letters on Delhi protests
Two groups associated with Harvard University have taken very different positions on the Delhi Police crackdown on protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Cockroach Janta Party leaders vow to continue protests
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has vowed to expand its protests across India after its leaders were released from Delhi police custody.
Kejriwal, AAP leaders accused of 'disrespecting' Bangla Sahib Gurdwara
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has filed a complaint against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, for allegedly disrupting the sanctity of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
Delhi Police file over 20 FIRs over SIR protests
The Delhi Police has registered over 20 cases in connection with attempts to hold protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on Saturday.
CJP says protests to continue daily until Gyanesh Kumar removed
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several student organizations have vowed to continue their protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar every day until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns or is removed.
BJP president accuses INDIA, CJP of trying to destabilize India
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has accused opposition parties of trying to destabilize India for political gain.
Slap row: Delhi HC seeks Parvesh Verma's response
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma and the city police on a petition demanding an independent investigation into an alleged slapping incident involving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader.
Influencer's murder triggers political blame game in Punjab
The killing of LGBTQ activist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu has intensified the political blame game in Punjab.
Slapgate row: Parvesh Verma tells Rahul, 'Stay out of it'
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of his recent behavior when he slapped a young man during a road inspection.
AAP donations fall 68%
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reported a sharp decline in its donations for the financial year 2025-26.
Delhi minister slaps man filming road inspection, video goes viral
Delhi's Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a young man who was filming a road inspection in Tilak Nagar.
ECI introduces 'Mark VIP' feature on BLO app amid SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new feature called "Mark VIP" on the booth-level officers' (BLOs) app, Hindustan Times reported.
'Differing views are normal': ECI on 'dissent' report over SIR
The Election Commission has released a statement after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Delhi SIR: Only 0.7% electors successfully cleared discrepancies so far
Only 0.7% of the 3.16 million people who were issued notices in Delhi have successfully cleared their special intensive revision (SIR) hearings so far.
EC clarifies after Kejriwal, Jaishankar, Advani get SIR letters
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that notices issued to voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls do not imply that their names will be deleted from the voter list.
Delhi CM, Kejriwal among electors flagged for discrepancies in SIR
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal are among the 3.31 million electors who have been issued notices for discrepancies in their electoral details.
BJP leader detained for waving liquor bottle at Bhagwant Mann
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained on Saturday by the Punjab Police.
Removed from Punjab, Raghav Chadha added to Delhi voters' list
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's name has been added to the Delhi voters' list, days after he alleged "political vendetta" behind his name being deleted from the Punjab draft rolls.
Delhi PG collapse: PIL in HC seeks ₹1cr compensation
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking ₹1 crore as compensation for the families of the seven victims who died in the building collapse in Satya Niketan on Sunday night.
'I cracked skull...not even jailed': Influencer's boast triggers political storm
Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he claimed to have escaped jail time due to political connections.
Satyendar Jain claims his arrest linked to upcoming Punjab elections
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi water minister Satyendar Jain has claimed that his arrest in a corruption case is linked to the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea challenging Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge
The Delhi High Court will hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) petition challenging a trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia from the liquor policy case.
Sukhbir Badal meets Modi; triggers BJP-SAD re-alliance buzz
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, triggering speculation of a possible alliance between the two parties ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Kejriwal claims his Instagram account restricted in India
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that social media giant Meta has restricted his Instagram account in India, but no reason or explanation on how to reverse it was provided.
Kejriwal's march to PM's residence over E20 petrol stopped
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was stopped by the police on Tuesday from marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
Jantar Mantar not appropriate protest site anymore? SC seeks response
The Supreme Court has sought the Union and Delhi governments' response on a plea challenging the use of Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councilor Tahir Hussain gets life imprisonment
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.
Kejriwal announces 'national town hall' against E20 on August 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will host a "National Town Hall against E20" on August 1 in Delhi, party leader Arvind Kejriwal said.
Delhi Police refute claims of firing, stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police has dismissed allegations of its personnel firing shots or pelting stones during a recent protest at Jantar Mantar.
'Involved foreign funding': Plea seeks NIA probe into CJP protest
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest.
'Setting up fast-track courts for paper leaks': Modi to youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, saying, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth."
AAP launches helpline for injured, detained CJP protesters
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a helpline for protesters injured during a police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march in Delhi.
'Modi government should've talked to Wangchuk': Kejriwal on activist's hospitalization
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's protest.
Sonam Wangchuk's health critical on 20th day of hunger strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.