Manish Sisodia: News

Manish Sisodia is an Indian politician from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). As of 2021, he is the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and holds several key portfolios in the Arvind Kejriwal government, such as Education, Finance, Services, Excise, GST, and Vigilance, among others. Sisodia was a journalist and a social activist before he entered politics. He had worked as a radio presenter at All India Radio and a journalist with Zee News. He later quit journalism to participate in the Right to Information (RTI) movement and was instrumental in drafting the RTI Act. Sisodia joined Kejriwal in the 2011 Anna Hazare-led Jan Lokpal Bill agitation. He was one of the founding members of AAP, established in 2012. He contested his first election in 2013 from Patparganj and went on to win a seat in the Legislative Assembly. Though AAP came into power and Kejriwal became Delhi’s Chief Minister in 2013, he resigned from the post in 2014, and President’s rule was imposed. Assembly polls were conducted again in 2014, and Sisodia was re-elected from Patparganj. He was then assigned major responsibilities like that of the Deputy Chief Minister and several other ministries. He is known for his insistence on enhancing the education system. In a historic move, as the Finance Minister, he allotted 25% of the state budget toward education in 2015 and every year since then. https://twitter.com/msisodia

08 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Sheesh Mahal' to liquor case: Factors behind AAP's Delhi setback

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to return to power in Delhi after nearly 30 years, leading in 48 seats while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is at 22.

08 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'God punishes women abusers...': Maliwal after AAP's poll loss

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its performance in the Delhi Assembly elections.

08 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'We accept mandate of the people': Kejriwal after poll defeat 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal issued a statement after he was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma in the New Delhi seat.

08 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP's Manish Sisodia concedes defeat in Delhi's Jangpura 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has conceded defeat in Delhi's Jangpura seat.

08 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: AAP leaders, including Kejriwal, trailing in early trends 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are locked in a close contest as the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses.

05 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi records 33.31% voter turnout till 1:00pm  

The high-stakes Delhi election for 70 assembly constituencies is underway.

05 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Voting a chance for respectable life': Kejriwal on polling day 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday appealed to Delhi voters to exercise their franchise in the high-stakes assembly elections.

04 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi election 2025: Polling for 70 assembly seats begins 

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi began at 7:00am on Wednesday.

03 Feb 2025

Amit Shah

Shah attacks Sisodia over liquor shops, Yamuna river front promise

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a fresh attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia during an election rally in Jangpura.

03 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Kejriwal, Sisodia among candidates with criminal cases

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections have several candidates who have served time in jail for different charges.

03 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'WagonR mein aaye...': Rahul Gandhi mocks Kejriwal over 'Sheesh mahal'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal during a public rally in Delhi's Hauz Qazi on Sunday.

28 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi court dismisses BJP's defamation case against CM Atishi 

A defamation complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been dismissed by a Delhi court.

27 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Not permissible': Delhi HC dismisses plea to derecognize AAP 

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the derecognition of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

15 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Upar wala bachayega': Kejriwal reacts to 'threats' from pro-Khalistan elements 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to potential threats from pro-Khalistan elements, saying that he would leave it up to God.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Home Ministry gives ED nod to prosecute Kejriwal 

The Union Home Ministry has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

13 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'You've dragged..your feet': HC slams Delhi government over CAG report  

The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for delaying submission of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.

12 Jan 2025

Atishi

Delhi CM Atishi starts crowdfunding campaign for Assembly elections

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund her candidacy in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Anurag Thakur

'₹2,026cr loss to exchequer': BJP targets AAP over CAG report

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of inflicting a ₹2,026 crore loss on the Delhi exchequer with a controversial liquor policy.

06 Jan 2025

Delhi

Delhi polls: Congress picks Farhad Suri to face Manish Sisodia

The Indian National Congress has fielded its veteran leader Farhad Suri against the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Manish Sisodia in the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections from Delhi's Jangpura seat.

21 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'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

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

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

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP fields UPSC guide—Ojha—from Patparganj, Sisodia moves to Jangpura

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due early next year.

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).

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

Arvind Kejriwal

'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.

11 Nov 2024

Air Quality Index

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'

After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.

11 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

09 Oct 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

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.

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.

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.

30 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, 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.

27 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi: MCD Standing Committee polls today after AAP-LG face-off

The election for the last vacant position on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Standing Committee will take place at 1:00pm on Friday.

22 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'ED seized all money,..had to beg for son's college': Sisodia 

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has opened up about the hardships he faced during his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case.

22 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Modi conspired to prove..': Kejriwal's big charge against PM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of conspiring to tarnish his reputation.

21 Sep 2024

Atishi

Atishi takes oath as Delhi CM—youngest leader to hold post

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation earlier in the week.

19 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, her cabinet will take oath on September 21: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Thursday that Delhi Chief Minister-Designate Atishi and her cabinet will take the oath of office on September 21 (Saturday).

18 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Security concerns...': Sanjay Singh says Kejriwal will vacate official residence

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his official residence in the Civil Lines area of the national capital within a week, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh announced on Wednesday.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM after choosing Atishi as replacement

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal officially resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Tuesday evening.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Make your son CM...': Atishi to Delhi on replacing Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi, who has been chosen by Arvind Kejriwal as his successor following his resignation, appealed to Delhiites on Tuesday to "make your son, your brother, the Chief Minister again" in the next Assembly election.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

From education reformer to Delhi CM—the rise of Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

5 facts about Atishi, set to be Delhi's new CM

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has been selected as the new Chief Minister of Delhi.