News for 'Activist Arvind Kejriwal'

Govt back to playing dirty tricks, says Team Anna

Govt back to playing dirty tricks, says Team Anna

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

With the Income Tax office slapping a notice on activist Arvind Kejriwal to pay dues, Team Anna on Friday alleged that the government was back to its "dirty tricks department" and that officials were pressurised by "political bosses" to act against them.

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal committed a gaffe at his rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday when he paid homage to four RTI activists, of whom three happen to be alive.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

Kejriwal invites Anna to visit secretariat, activist accepts

Kejriwal invites Anna to visit secretariat, activist accepts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Building on their just-revived bonhomie, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday invited Anna Hazare to the state secretariat

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

With activist Arvind Kejriwal targeting Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari, Congress on Wednesday demanded the opposition party clarify before the nation the "very serious" allegations against him.

In PHOTOS: Hazare leads bike rally in Mumbai

In PHOTOS: Hazare leads bike rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday began his protest against the government for putting forth a "weak Lokpal bill" before Parliament, with a bike rally from Dadar to Azad Maidan in south Mumbai

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

No negotiation if fasting activists evicted: Hazare

No negotiation if fasting activists evicted: Hazare

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

As the health of his aides deteriorated, Anna Hazare on Wednesday warned the government that he will not negotiate with them if the fasting activists are forcefully removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi.

Will Kejriwal end up preparing the ground for Modi?

Will Kejriwal end up preparing the ground for Modi?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Through his exposes, be it on Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, Law Minister Salman Khurshid or Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, Arvind Kejriwal is slowly delineating his political strategy, says Neerja Chowdhury

Anna influence on Kejriwal's party: Jan Lokpal and 'topis'

Anna influence on Kejriwal's party: Jan Lokpal and 'topis'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

With Jan Lokpal being the prime focus of Arvind Kejriwal's party and crowds donning a new version of the Hazare caps which read, 'Mein hun aam aadmi', its launch was reminiscent of the Anna movement. Priyanka reports from New Delhi

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports.

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Mumbai ROARS in support of Anna's battle-cry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

What Delhi does, Mumbai can do better, a mammoth gathering of activist Anna Hazare's supporters proved recently

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Gadkari in Mumbai: Why is Vadra not ready for probe?

Gadkari in Mumbai: Why is Vadra not ready for probe?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday defended all the charges levelled against him by RTI crusader and India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal, saying there have been repeated attempts to malign his reputation

Allegations utterly false, defamatory: Vadra

Allegations utterly false, defamatory: Vadra

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra dismissed as "utterly false, entirely baseless and defamatory" allegations over his property dealings with DLF and said he was saddened by attempt of activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan to malign him and his family to "gain cheap publicity".

Team Anna try to pacify Bedi, come back empty-handed

Team Anna try to pacify Bedi, come back empty-handed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Friday reached out to placate erstwhile Team Anna member Kiran Bedi, who was distancing from them on targetting the Bharatiya Janata Party, an issue which remained unresolved even after the meeting.

INSIDE STORY: What unfolded during Lokpal meetings

INSIDE STORY: What unfolded during Lokpal meetings

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Yet another instance of the sharp divisions between Union ministers and Team Anna members came to surface when they discussed structure and powers of the proposed Lokpal during their meetings.

Delhi BJP felicitates 8 arrested for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Delhi BJP felicitates 8 arrested for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta in a ceremony at the party office on Thursday welcomed with garland the BJYM members, attracting the ire of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Kejriwal demands Khurshid's resignation

Kejriwal demands Khurshid's resignation

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal along with disabled people on Friday marched towards the prime minister's residence demanding dismissal of Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his arrest following allegations by India Against Corruption of financial irregularities in a trust run by him.

UP: Starting point for Anna Hazare's yatra

UP: Starting point for Anna Hazare's yatra

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare will kick off his nation-wide campaign against corruption from Uttar Pradesh next week. The renowned Gandhian, whose satyagrah compelled the Union government to concede his demand for a Jan Lokpal bill, will renew his movement in a big way from Varanasi, where he is scheduled to arrive along with his comrade-in-arms former top cop Kiran Bedi, right to information activist Arvind Kejriwal, and activist Swami Agnivesh on April 29.

'We want this system to go, we want to bring in a new system'

'We want this system to go, we want to bring in a new system'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal, in the second part of his interview with Sheela Bhatt, discusses how democracy has been replaced by oligarchy, the commonality of interests between the Congress and BJP, and how his political party will be different.

PIL filed to probe Vadra, Centre to reply in 3 weeks

PIL filed to probe Vadra, Centre to reply in 3 weeks

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Centre was asked by the Allahabad high court on Thursday to respond within three weeks on a petition seeking a probe into allegations levelled by activist Arvind Kejriwal against Robert Vadra.

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Congress on Friday backed to the hilt Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of an allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was hugely favoured by realty major DLF.

Kejriwal reunites with Anna against Centre on land ordinance

Kejriwal reunites with Anna against Centre on land ordinance

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will join social activist Anna Hazare in his protest against the land ordinance on Tuesday at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Team Anna 'reaching' out to Par Standing Committee on Lokpal

Team Anna 'reaching' out to Par Standing Committee on Lokpal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Team Anna is reaching out to the members of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lokpal Bill to ensure that their concerns are addressed in the recommendations they will be sending.

Did Congress jump the gun by defending Vadra?

Did Congress jump the gun by defending Vadra?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Sections of the Congress party are of the view that the party would have kept itself out of any embarrassment had it not gone about defending Robert Vadra. Renu Mittal reports

'Lokpal Bill an eyewash, it should be withdrawn'

'Lokpal Bill an eyewash, it should be withdrawn'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Terming the Lokpal Bill approved by the Union Cabinet as an "eyewash", rights activist Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said it will "patronise" corruption and should be withdrawn. "The Bill approved by the Cabinet is to patronise corruption and an eyewash and it should be withdrawn. It betrays the aspirations and expectations of people fighting against corruption," Kejriwal told reporters.The government, he said, seemed to be in the "grip of the corrupt."

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Congress has rejected demands for a probe against Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was favoured by realty major DLF.

Kejriwal attacked while campaigning in Haryana

Kejriwal attacked while campaigning in Haryana

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal was attacked on Friday by an unidentified man, who was assaulted by his party activists, while campaigning in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri

Anti-Cong campaign by Anna team in Hisar was not right: Hegde

Anti-Cong campaign by Anna team in Hisar was not right: Hegde

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Reflecting a rift within Team Anna Hazare, Justice Santosh Hegde has disapproved of the anti-Congress campaign by activist Arvind Kejriwal during the Hisar bypolls, saying it was not the right thing to do and "we jumped the gun".

'If you defeat the Congress, it will be a victory for Anna'

'If you defeat the Congress, it will be a victory for Anna'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Team Anna on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress ahead of the October 13 Lok Sabha by-poll in Hisar, Haryana, asking voters to inflict a "historic" defeat on the party for not getting the Jan Lokpal Bill passed.

CAG report NAILS Khurshid's NGO

CAG report NAILS Khurshid's NGO

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid are based on an inspection report by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Bardhan demands probe into charges against Vadra

Bardhan demands probe into charges against Vadra

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Communist Party if India leader A B Bardhan demanded a probe into business dealings between Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and DLF, saying there were contradictions between the financial statements declared by Vadra and the realty major.

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

According to sources, the eight people were arrested from Delhi and the numbers could go up as teams have been sent to make more arrests.

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Shares of DLF slipped over 4 per cent on fresh allegations by activist Arvind Kerijwal about company's nexus with Robert Vadra and Haryana Government.

Kejriwal supporters protest against Ambanis, detained

Kejriwal supporters protest against Ambanis, detained

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Scores of activists of Arvind Kejriwal's India Against Corruption were on Saturday briefly detained by the police while staging a protest outside the family home of the Ambani brothers in Mumbai to demand a probe into alleged parking of black money by them in a Swiss bank.

Anna's decision a complete surprise, shocking: Kejriwal

Anna's decision a complete surprise, shocking: Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday described activist Anna Hazare's decision to snap ties with the pro-politics group in the anti-corruption movement as "shocking and unbelievable" and said the veteran activist's principles will be the foundation of their party. "We respect Anna Hazare, he is our guru and father. Wednesday's developments came as a complete surprise. It was shocking, unbelievable, unfortunate and sad," Kejriwal told reporters.

Centre likely to probe allegations against HSBC

Centre likely to probe allegations against HSBC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

The government is likely to conduct a through inquiry into allegations that multinational organisation HSBC Bank was involved in money laundering operations that may have helped terror groups operating in India.The probe is likely to be conducted by sleuths of various intelligence wings of home and finance ministries as the allegations, if proved true, would have serious security implications, highly-placed sources said.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

Watch: NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast

Watch: NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

A group of people, who claimed to be National Students' Union Of India activists, created ruckus at Team Anna's fast venue at Jantar Mantar by shouting solgans against Anna Hazare prompting the volunteers to remove them from the venue.