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My husband will reveal...: Kejriwal's wife's big claim

My husband will reveal...: Kejriwal's wife's big claim

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

"Despite two years of probe, the ED has not been able to find even one paisa in evidence. They raided chief minister's residence but got just Rs 73,000," she said.

Punjab CM Accuses BJP Of Fearmongering After Blasts

Punjab CM Accuses BJP Of Fearmongering After Blasts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A political row has erupted over the twin blasts in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of trying to create fear ahead of next year's assembly elections. The BJP has hit back, terming the remarks condemnable and alleging that Mann ignored preliminary investigation findings pointing towards possible ISI involvement.

Won't be surprising if he is arrested: Pawar on Kejriwal

Won't be surprising if he is arrested: Pawar on Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Pawar said in the last 10 years, people have voted Kejriwal to power, adding that Aam Aadmi Party ministers have been jailed and steps were being taken to arrest him as well.

What Kejriwal, Atishi said after AAP rout in Delhi polls

What Kejriwal, Atishi said after AAP rout in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday conceded his party's defeat in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections.

Kejriwal's poll guarantees include 24x7 power supply, 2 cr jobs for youths

Kejriwal's poll guarantees include 24x7 power supply, 2 cr jobs for youths

Rediff.com12 May 2024

On the announcement of his gurantees, Kejriwal said, "I have not discussed with my INDIA bloc partners about this. I will press upon my INDIA bloc partners to fulfill these guarantees."

Kejriwal shifts to party MP's house in Lutyens' Delhi

Kejriwal shifts to party MP's house in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road residence to move to his new address in the Lutyens' Zone.

BJP sent Cong to defeat AAP: Kejriwal says no to INDIA bloc

BJP sent Cong to defeat AAP: Kejriwal says no to INDIA bloc

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Kejriwal claimed that the BJP has ruined Gujarat in its 30-year rule. The Congress has failed as an opposition because it helps the BJP retain power, he said.

BJP claims it has numbers to pass Delhi services ordinance in Parliament

BJP claims it has numbers to pass Delhi services ordinance in Parliament

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party sources asserted on Monday that the ruling party has enough support in Parliament to ensure the passage of a bill on the ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi.

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in an excise policy-related corruption case, citing lacunae in the CBI chargesheet.

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.

Kejriwal launches scheme for priests, changes venue amid protests

Kejriwal launches scheme for priests, changes venue amid protests

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Political battle over 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna' announced by Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal intensified on Tuesday, as he launched registration process for the scheme at a temple in Kashmiri Gate in New Delhi.

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The AAP may secure 43 per cent share while the BJP is expected to get 35 per cent vote share.

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Three private gunmen hired by Rathee for security also suffered injuries in the attack.

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ministers arrested post-2014 who, if the 130 Constitutional Amendment had been in effect, would have been unseated from office.

AAP alleges 'conspiracy' to kill Kejriwal

AAP alleges 'conspiracy' to kill Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged a 'deep conspiracy' to eliminate its convener Arvind Kejriwal and warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party will be responsible if anything happens to him.

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The three-time MLA from Phagwara served as a minister in the Cabinets including those of Beant Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal and Amarinder Singh.

AAP shuns 'overconfident' Cong for Delhi polls

AAP shuns 'overconfident' Cong for Delhi polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

In the election held earlier in the year, the AAP lost the sole seat it contested and the Congress won five out of 10 seats.

Kejriwal being pushed towards 'slow death' in Tihar: AAP

Kejriwal being pushed towards 'slow death' in Tihar: AAP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Kejriwal, who has Type-2 diabetes, has been asking for insulin and a video conferencing with his family doctor but his requests are being denied by the jail administration, party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a press conference.

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Kejriwal defends Yamuna poisoning claim in reply to EC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to the Election Commission notice over his claim the Haryana government was 'mixing poison' in Yamuna, and said raw water received from the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state in the recent past has been 'highly contaminated and extremely poisonous' for human health.

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls: Kejriwal

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Addressing a press conference ahead of the inauguration of the AAP office, Kejriwal said the AAP was a credible alternative to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Partyu and the opposition, Congress, in Gujarat.

No decision on new CM; BJP must seek early polls: AAP

No decision on new CM; BJP must seek early polls: AAP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it has put the ball in Bharatiya Janata Party's court by demanding early elections in Delhi in November, and now it is up to the opposition party to decide whether it was prepared to face CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Most of the MLAs shared their resignation letters on social media and slammed the Aam Aadmi Party over corruption and other issues.

Do you support BJP's 'wrongdoings'?: Kejriwal writes to RSS chief

Do you support BJP's 'wrongdoings'?: Kejriwal writes to RSS chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The BJP, meanwhile, asked Kejriwal to learn "spirit of service" from the RSS leaving behind his "political moves" instead of writing to Bhagwat to draw "media attention".

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The AAP on Wednesday last had posted a video story on 'X' featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi. The next day, the party posted a picture of Adani and Modi, and alleged that the prime minister works for the industrialist and not the people.

More Freebies From Kejriwal Coming Up

More Freebies From Kejriwal Coming Up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Ahead of February's Delhi assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind Kejriwal has launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana and the Sanjeevani Yojanaa to win over voters in the national capital.

Yamuna 'poisoning': Referred to high ammonia level, Kejriwal tells CEC

Yamuna 'poisoning': Referred to high ammonia level, Kejriwal tells CEC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal went to the Election Commission's office in New Delhi on Friday and furnished his reply to the poll body over its notice to him on his 'poison mixed' in Yamuna water remark.

Kejriwal booked in Haryana for 'Yamuna poison' remark before Delhi polls

Kejriwal booked in Haryana for 'Yamuna poison' remark before Delhi polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has been booked in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for his "poison in Yamuna" remark, which was made ahead of Delhi assembly elections. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by a local resident and advocate, accusing Kejriwal of making provocative statements and spreading false claims about industrial waste being drained into the Yamuna. The case has been registered under sections related to inciting riots, promoting enmity between groups, and outraging religious feelings.

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.

Kejriwal reacts as intel says Khalistani hit squad out to kill him

Kejriwal reacts as intel says Khalistani hit squad out to kill him

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Amid intelligence reports of a pro-Khalistan group plotting an attack against him, Delhi Chief Ministerial candidate Arvind Kejriwal responded with faith, stating "God will save him." The threat comes ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, with authorities reviewing Kejriwal's security and deploying round-the-clock surveillance.

Punjab ex-minister Bhullar arrested in official's suicide case

Punjab ex-minister Bhullar arrested in official's suicide case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Former Punjab minister and AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The arrest follows accusations of harassment and pressure related to a warehouse tender.

Kejriwal reveals BJP's Delhi CM face, challenge him for debate

Kejriwal reveals BJP's Delhi CM face, challenge him for debate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The BJP has fielded Bidhuri from Kalkaji assembly constituency. He will take on AAP candidate and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, who is seeking re-election from the seat.

'Ravan Bhakt', 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs heat up Delhi poll

'Ravan Bhakt', 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs heat up Delhi poll

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections have turned into a fierce battleground of slogans, one-liners, and AI-generated memes between the three main contenders: AAP, BJP, and Congress. From the AAP branding the BJP as the "Bharatiya Jhootha Party" (Indian Liar Party) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the AAP "AAP-Daa" (disaster), the war of words has taken center stage. With the poll results set to be announced on February 8, the elections are being viewed as a referendum on the AAP's governance model, which emphasizes free welfare schemes. The ruling party faces stiff competition from a resurgent BJP that is seeking to return to power in the capital after a gap of more than 25 years. The Congress, although a long shot, hopes to regain its lost ground.

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Atishi said that all AAP leaders and volunteers will change their profile picture on X, Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media accounts with the new one showing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal behind the bars captioned "Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal".

AAP, BJP split 6 riot-hit Northeast Delhi seats in close contest

AAP, BJP split 6 riot-hit Northeast Delhi seats in close contest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

The six constituencies of northeast Delhi affected by the 2020 riots saw a close contest between the BJP and AAP, with both parties winning three seats each. AAP's Chaudhary Zubair Ahmad won Seelampur by a margin of 42,477 votes, defeating BJP's Anil Kumar Sharma. AAP also won Babarpur and Gokalpur, while the BJP won Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar and Ghonda.

Gujarat polls: AAP's CM candidate to contest from this seat

Gujarat polls: AAP's CM candidate to contest from this seat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

AAP's Gujarat chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi will contest the next month's assembly elections from Khambhalia seat in his home district of Devbhumi Dwarka, the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced.

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Chief Minister-designate Atishi will be sworn in along with her new Council of ministers during a ceremony at the Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon that will see Aam Aadmi Party form the government in Delhi for the fourth time in a row.

Amid tension in Punjab, Kejriwal says he's with INDIA

Amid tension in Punjab, Kejriwal says he's with INDIA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party is committed to the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and will not break away from it.

Kejriwal owns no house, car; declares assets worth...

Kejriwal owns no house, car; declares assets worth...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal filed his nomination for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from the New Delhi constituency on Wednesday, declaring net assets totaling Rs 1.73 crore. According to Kejriwal's affidavit submitted to the Election Commission (EC), his assets include Rs 2.96 lakh in bank savings and Rs 50,000 in cash. His immovable assets are worth Rs 1.7 crore. The affidavit also revealed that Kejriwal owns no house or car. Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, has total assets worth Rs 2.5 crore, including a house in Gurugram and a small car. The couple's combined net assets are worth Rs 4.23 crore. Senior AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain also filed his nomination, from the Shakur Basti assembly constituency, declaring a net worth of Rs 4.4 crore.

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court reserved on Wednesday its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case and seeking interim bail.

Kejriwal predicts how many seats AAP will win in Delhi poll

Kejriwal predicts how many seats AAP will win in Delhi poll

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The party had won 67 seats in the 2025 assembly polls and 62 in the 2020 elections.