Arvind Kejriwal
7th Chief Minister of Delhi (2013–14 and 2015–2024)
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Arvind Kejriwal is an Indian politician, activist and former bureaucrat, who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Delhi. He was the chief minister from 2013 to 2014 and from 2015 to 2024. He is also the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) since 2012. He has represented the New Delhi constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly since 2015 and from 2013 to 2014.
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‘You neglected Dalits’: JDU slams Arvind Kejriwal, supports Amit ShahAmidst a political clash concerning Ambedkar's legacy, the JD(U) countered AAP after Kejriwal suggested Nitish Kumar consider Amit Shah's remarks on the Dalit icon. JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AAP promise: Free medical treatment for 60+ in DelhiDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new healthcare initiative, 'Sanjeevani,' promising free treatment for all Delhi residents over 60 at state-run and private facilities if re-elected. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
60% of Delhi women say they will vote for AAP, claims KejriwalIndiaTimes - Published | |
Kejriwal accuses Centre of failing to ensure women's safety; BJP hits backIndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi assembly polls: AAP releases 4th list of 38 candidates, Arvind Kejriwal to contest from...There are two new names in the list of 38 candidates released today, all the remaining 36 MLAs have been repeatedDNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
'Rape, drug, gangster capital': Arvind Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah over Delhi’s 'deteriorating' law and orderDelhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a harsh critique of Home Minister Amit Shah, blaming him for the capital's escalating crime rates. Kejriwal cited rising crime against women, gang..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Arvind Kejriwal confirms he will contest Delhi polls from New Delhi seatArvind Kejriwal confirmed he will seek re-election from the New Delhi constituency, framing the contest as a battle between "CM sons and the common man." He reiterated that the AAP is contesting the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress releases list of 21 candidates for Delhi assembly polls, fields Sandeep Dikshit against Arvind Kejriwal's home turfThe Congress party has revealed its first list of 21 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Sandeep Dikshit, son of former CM Sheila Dikshit, will challenge CM Arvind Kejriwal in the New..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kejriwal slams Centre over 'One Nation One Election' bill, terms it BJP's 'misplaced priorities'IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maharashtra, Jharkhand and now Delhi: Will Arvind Kejriwal's cash-in-account scheme help AAP score hat trick?IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Arvind Kejriwal understood pain of Women': Delhi CM AtishiThe announcement is part of the Aam Aadmi Party's ongoing efforts to provide financial support to women in Delhi, with the scheme now officially implemented following approval in the cabinet meeting...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rs 2,100 to every Delhi woman if voted to power: Kejriwal's big poll promiseDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a monthly payment of Rs 1,000 for registered women in Delhi. This amount will increase to Rs 2,100 after the upcoming elections. Kejriwal cited a previous..IndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc divided: Can Congress prevent another Delhi rout after Kejriwal says no to allianceIndiaTimes - Published |
'Presented 3,000 pages of evidence': Kejriwal-led AAP delegation meets EC over 'mass voter deletion' conspiracyDelhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi met with the Chief Election Commissioner to address concerns regarding alleged mass deletion of voters' names, primarily targeting vulnerable groups...IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Assembly Polls: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal rules out possibility of alliance with CongressThe recent buzz over the alliance between the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners was fuelled by cancellation of the Congress 'Nyay Chaupal' event scheduled on..DNA - Published |
'AAP to fight on its own strength': Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress in DelhiAam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has dismissed reports of an alliance with Congress for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Both parties have stated they will contest independently,..IndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc to move SC over EVMs 'manipulation' in Maharashtra pollsMaharashtra's opposition INDIA bloc will challenge the recent assembly election results in the Supreme Court, alleging EVM manipulation. Following a meeting with Arvind Kejriwal and Abhishek Singhvi,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Museum of corruption': Delhi BJP shares clip of CM house; AAP hits backThe BJP has released a video of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's renovated official residence, calling it a "museum of corruption." They allege Rs 45 crore was spent on renovations, highlighting luxurious..IndiaTimes - Published | In Delhi poll promise, Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 10 lakh insurance for auto driversDelhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a life insurance scheme of ₹10 lakh for auto drivers, along with other benefits like accident insurance, marriage assistance for daughters, uniform..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi elections: Inspired by 'Pushpa 2', BJP attacks AAP's 'Kejriwal Jhukega Nahi' slogan with 'Rappa-Rappa' dialogueThe Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party are engaged in a creative poster war for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, using the film "Pushpa 2" as their theme. AAP's poster features Arvind..IndiaTimes - Published | Bomb threat at Delhi schools: Kejriwal hits out at Amit Shah over 'bad' state of law & orderDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah following bomb threats to over 40 Delhi schools. Kejriwal blamed the central government for the city's perceived..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You all deserve to suffer, lose limbs': Panic grips Delhi as over 40 schools receive bomb threatOver 40 Delhi schools received bomb threats demanding $30,000, causing widespread panic and student evacuations. The chilling emails warned of hidden explosives and potential injuries. Chief Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Kejriwal holds 'padayatra' in Karol Bagh; attacks BJP over 'worsening' law, order situation in DelhiIndiaTimes - Published |
Law and order worrisome in Delhi, will hold Centre accountable: Kejriwal in Karol BaghIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi speaker Ram Niwas Goel announces retirement from electoral politicsDelhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, 76, has resigned from electoral politics, citing his age. The two-time AAP MLA expressed gratitude to the party and its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, while assuring..IndiaTimes - Published |
Arvind Kejriwal calls Badal assassination attempt a 'big conspiracy'; BJP slams AAP over law and order in PunjabA foiled assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple sparked political controversy. Arvind Kejriwal condemned the attack and blamed larger forces,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal directly responsible': Opposition on Sukhbir Singh Badal shooting incidentOpposition leaders criticized the AAP government in Punjab for a security failure at the Golden Temple where a man fired at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal. BJP, SAD, and Congress leaders condemned the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'We cannot be with a party that has ruined Delhi for ten year': Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit lashes out on Arvind KejriwalCongress leader Sandeep Dikshit criticized Arvind Kejriwal's statement about no alliance for the Delhi assembly elections, asserting that Congress has no plans to ally with AAP, blaming them for ten..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP MLA Naresh Balyan sent to 2-day police custody in extortion caseAAP MLA Naresh Balyan was arrested and sent to a two-day police custody in an extortion case involving gangster Kapil Sangwan. Balyan was uncooperative during questioning, prompting the arrest. AAP..IndiaTimes - Published |
AAP to contest solo in Delhi assembly elections? Arvind Kejriwal's big remark ahead of polls, says...Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister, further attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the recent attack on him during his 'padyatra'DNA - Published | 'Third attack on me in 35 days,' says AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on liquid thrown at him; BJP calls it dramaArvind Kejriwal criticizes the BJP-led central government for neglecting law and order in Delhi, citing three attacks on him in 35 days, including a recent liquid-throwing incident. Kejriwal also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Man throws liquid on former CM Arvind Kejriwal during padyatra in Delhi, detained by security staffThe party's broader strategy includes a combination of padyatras, committee formations, and an upcoming convention to consolidate its ground-level support and ensure a strong presence in the electionsDNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | 'Amit Shah has made Delhi a gangster and extortion capital': Arvind KejriwalIndiaTimes - Published |
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Punjab Assembly by-poll results are 'very encouraging' for AAP: Raghav ChadhaThe Aam Aadmi Party celebrated victory in three out of four Punjab Assembly by-elections, marking their first-ever wins in those constituencies. AAP MP Raghav Chadha attributed the success to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files fresh plea in trial court over sanction copy in...Advocate Mudit Jain, appearing on behalf of Arvind Kejriwal, stated that the documents, both relied upon and unreleased, provided along with the chargesheet did not include any copy of the required..DNA - Published |
'Thousand times better than her predecessor': Delhi LG Saxena's surprise praise for CM AtishiDelhi LG VK Saxena commended CM Atishi, stating she is "a thousand times better" than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena's praise came during a convocation ceremony at Indira Gandhi Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | Eyeing Delhi assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Revdi par Charcha' campaign: 'If people vote for BJP...'With a few months left for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched 'Revdi par Charcha' campaign, aiming to discuss the..DNA - Published |
Adani group tried to enter Delhi's power sector but Kejriwal stopped them: AAP's Sanjay SinghAAP MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that the Adani group attempted to enter Delhi's power sector but was thwarted by Arvind Kejriwal. This claim comes amidst accusations of bribery and fraud against Gautam..IndiaTimes - Published | Excise policy scam: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering caseThe Delhi High Court has refused to halt trial court proceedings against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case connected to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Assembly Elections: AAP releases first list of 11 candidates for 2025 pollsAs AAP now prepares for what Arvind Kejriwal has described as a "dharmayudh," the battle for Delhi politics is certainly set to become highly intenseDNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | Arvind Kejriwal goes to high court challenging rulingIndiaTimes - Published |
AAP tickets for Delhi assembly polls to be given on basis of public opinion, winnability: 'There will be no nepotism'AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said tickets for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will be given to candidates based on their work, win probability, and public opinion.DNA - Published | Congress veteran leader, 5 times MLA Mateen Ahmed joins AAP ahead of 2025 Delhi Assembly pollsAhmed's formal induction into AAP was announced by party leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.DNA - Published |
'Kejriwal has become biggest symbol of VVIP culture': BJP accuses former CM of hypocrisy, claims Rs 12 crore spent on luxuries in Delhi residenceIndiaTimes - Published | 'This is Arvind Kejriwal's...': Atishi takes charge as 8th chief minister of Delhi, leaves Kejriwal chair emptyAtishi has retained the 13 portfolios she held in the Kejriwal government, including those of education, revenue, finance, power and PWD.DNA - Published |
'Will come and stay in your home...': Arvind Kejriwal addresses 'Janta ki Adalat' in DelhiDays after tendering his resignation from the post of Chief Minister, AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal addressed 'Janta ki Adalat' in Delhi.DNA - Published | 'Stopped road works, medicines, garbage collection....': Delhi CM Atishi hits out at BJP, vows to resume all workAAP leader Atishi was sworn in as Delhi CM earlier today. She further claimed that the BJP had conspired to keep Kejriwal in jail, but the AAP leader did not bow down to BJP.DNA - Published |
