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.
24 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)After free treatment for seniors, AAP promises 24-hour water supply
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has promised a round-the-clock water supply across Delhi.
23 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'No CM face, no agenda...': Arvind Kejriwal counters BJP's attack
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of not having a clear agenda or a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
22 Dec 2024
AtishiKejriwal announces doorstep registration for women, elderly welfare schemes
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced doorstep registration for two new welfare schemes starting Monday.
22 Dec 2024
Politics'Hellish conditions..stinking water': What LG said after visiting Delhi areas
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's visit to the Rangpuri Pahari and Kapashera areas of Delhi on Sunday brought attention to the abysmal living conditions in these areas.
21 Dec 2024
Trinamool CongressKejriwal announces 'Ambedkar Samman' scholarship for Dalits amid Ambedkar row
Amid the controversy over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a new scholarship scheme for Dalit students.
21 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP leaders Balbir Singh, Sukhbir Dalal join BJP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Balbir Singh and Sukhbir Dalal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.
21 Dec 2024
Delhi High Court'Show proof': AAP demands copy of prosecution order against Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has denied reports that Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to prosecute party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
21 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi LG Saxena gives ED nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has cleared the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.
18 Dec 2024
Amit ShahKejriwal stages sit-in protest at BJP office over Shah's remarks
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal staged a sit-in protest at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office on Wednesday.
18 Dec 2024
Amit ShahCongress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.
15 Dec 2024
Amit ShahAtishi writes to Amit Shah over Rohingya resettlement in Delhi
Atishi, the chief minister of Delhi, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, flagging concerns over the alleged resettlement of Rohingyas in Delhi.
15 Dec 2024
AtishiAAP's final candidates' list out; Kejriwal faces Sheila Dikshit's son
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.
15 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Police link ₹22.25L stolen in fake ED raid to AAP
The Gujarat Police have reportedly found a connection between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in Kutch.
14 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Delhiites worried': Kejriwal writes to Shah over law, order situation
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising concerns over the rising crime rate in the national capital.
14 Dec 2024
AtishiKejriwal admits to not fulfilling 3 major promises from 2020
Ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has admitted that he failed to deliver on three major promises made in the 2020 elections.
13 Dec 2024
Atishi'Will blow up bank': RBI receives bomb threat in Russian
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai has once again been targeted with a bomb threat, the second such incident in less than a month.
12 Dec 2024
AtishiKejriwal announces ₹1,000/month for women, ₹2,100 if AAP wins election
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled a new financial assistance scheme for women in Delhi at a rally.
11 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'No possibility': Kejriwal rejects report of alliance with Congress
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reiterated that his party will go solo in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections after ANI, citing sources, reported that his party is in final talks with the Congress regarding seat-sharing.
10 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP shares visuals of Kejriwal's bungalow; AAP calls it 'propaganda'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged misuse of public funds to renovate his official residence.
09 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Will detonate...': What bomb threat to 40+ Delhi schools said
On Monday, over 40 private schools in Delhi were sent into a tizzy after they received bomb threat emails.
07 Dec 2024
Amit ShahDelhi: Businessman, out on walk, shot dead by bike-borne men
A 52-year-old businessman was shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara district on Saturday morning, TOI reported.
06 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'BJP trying to delete AAP voters' names in Delhi': Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to remove the names of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters from the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
06 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Like devil, deep sea': Fadnavis on choice between Rahul, Kejriwal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in for a third term on Thursday at a ceremony at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.
05 Dec 2024
DelhiDelhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel retires from electoral politics
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel has announced his retirement from electoral politics.
04 Dec 2024
Delhi'Conspiracy to defame Punjab': Kejriwal on assassination attempt against Badal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged a conspiracy to defame Punjab after an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
02 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'When we've said...': Congress on AAP going solo in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have officially ruled out an alliance for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
02 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ahead of Delhi polls—popular UPSC teacher Avadh Ojha joins AAP
Avadh Ojha, a popular Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) coaching teacher, has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
01 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP will have no alliance for Delhi polls, announces Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have announced that they will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently.
30 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Man throws liquid at Kejriwal during Delhi campaign; detained
A man was detained on Saturday after he threw liquid at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a campaign event in Greater Kailash, Delhi.
28 Nov 2024
AtishiAtishi blames BJP government for law-and-order failure after Delhi blast
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government responsible for not maintaining law and order in the national capital.
26 Nov 2024
Delhi GovernmentHow to apply online for Delhi government's old-age pension scheme
The Delhi government has launched a dedicated portal for applications under its old-age pension scheme. It seeks to provide financial assistance to needy senior citizens.
23 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ex-AAP leader Gahlot gets big role after switching to BJP
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gahlot has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been made a member of its Delhi Assembly Election Coordination Committee.
22 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal launches 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign; promises free electricity, healthcare
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a new campaign "Revdi Par Charcha" ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, due in February 2025.
21 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi HC quashes Kejriwal's plea seeking stay on trial
The Delhi High Court has declined to stay trial court proceedings against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the excise policy scam.
21 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP stages massive protest outside Kejriwal's residence, Kailash Gahlot joins
The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a major protest outside former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday.
19 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Here's what Kailash Gahlot said on why he quit AAP
Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Kailash Gahlot, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
19 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Anil Deshmukh attacked: Sule 'worried'; Kejriwal, other leaders react
Former Maharashtra home minister and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was injured after his car was attacked with stones in Nagpur district on Monday night.
18 Nov 2024
DelhiKailash Gahlot joins BJP day after quitting AAP, Delhi cabinet
Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, hours after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
17 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Atishi to handle Kailash Gahlot's departments, proposal sent to LG
All the departments handled by former Aam Aadmi Party (BJP) leader Kailash Gahlot will go to Atishi, the Delhi Chief Minister's Office announced on Sunday.
17 Nov 2024
Atishi'He was...pressured by BJP': AAP after Kailash Gahlot's exit
Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, citing internal challenges and unfulfilled promises.
17 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ex-BJP MLA Anil Jha joins AAP after Kailash Gahlot's exit
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Anil Jha joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday.
17 Nov 2024
Kailash GahlotAAP leader Kailash Gahlot resigns from party
Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned from the party.
14 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi mayor election: Congress councilor resigns, votes for AAP
The Delhi mayoral election on Thursday was mired in chaos over the five-month tenure of the next mayor.
11 Nov 2024
DelhiWho is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.
10 Nov 2024
DelhiAfter wife, son, 5-time Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed joins AAP
In a major political development, veteran Congress leader Mateen Ahmed has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, due to be held in February 2025.
05 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Road like Hema Malini's cheeks...': AAP MLA's remark sparks controversy
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan has found himself in trouble over his remarks during a Facebook live session.
30 Oct 2024
Ayushman BharatDelhi BJP moves HC over non-implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the high court against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its decision to not implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
30 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Don't burst firecrackers...': Kejriwal's message to Delhi on Diwali eve
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has once again appealed to Delhiites to not burst firecrackers during Diwali celebrations.
30 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal's reply as PM Modi targets Delhi over Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
27 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Want to kill me?': Kejriwal claims BJP plotted his attack
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of allegedly attacking him during his padyatra in Vikaspuri, West Delhi, on Friday.
18 Oct 2024
Satyendar JainAAP leader Satyendar Jain gets bail in money laundering case
A Delhi court has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.
16 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Make me CM again: Kejriwal in letter to Delhi voters
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has kicked off the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) "Jan Sampark" campaign ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
09 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Haryana polls: Congress's allies question its strategy after defeat
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have raised concerns over the Congress's election strategy after a shock defeat in the Haryana assembly elections, Hindustan Times reported.
08 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)What Kejriwal said was AAP's 'biggest lesson' from Haryana defeat
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the "biggest lesson" from the Haryana Assembly elections is that one should never be overconfident in polls.
08 Oct 2024
HaryanaAAP opens account in J&K, Mehraj Malik wins from Doda
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has registered its first win in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
08 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Betrayed INDIA bloc...': Maliwal slams Kejriwal over Haryana results
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal after the party's dismal performance in the Haryana Assembly elections.
08 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP seen drawing blank as Haryana vote count progresses
Despite a high-profile campaign and projecting Arvind Kejriwal as a "son of the soil," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to draw a blank in the Haryana state elections.
07 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)ED raids AAP MP Sanjeev Arora's house in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana, Punjab.
06 Oct 2024
Delhi'Will campaign for BJP if...': Kejriwal's dare to PM Modi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued a challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
04 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal to move into new residence in Lutyens's Delhi today
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal is set to move into his new residence at 5 Ferozeshah Road in Lutyens's Delhi on Friday.
03 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Arvind Kejriwal gets new home at posh, residential neighborhood
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will move into a new residence, Bungalow No. 5 on Feroz Shah Road, near Mandi House in Lutyen's Delhi.
02 Oct 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal to vacate Delhi CM residence in 1-2 days: AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will soon be moving out of the official Delhi Chief Minister's residence at Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines, his party said on Wednesday.
30 Sep 2024
AtishiElectoral list deletions: SC stays defamation case against Kejriwal, Atishi
The Supreme Court on Monday halted the criminal proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case.
30 Sep 2024
AtishiAtishi, team inspect Delhi streets for 'pothole-free by Diwali' mission
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her cabinet ministers hit the streets on Monday to inspect the state of roads in the national capital.
