News for 'Manish Kejriwal'

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Harbhajan, singer Anmol AAP's star campaigners for Guj polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the party's Rajya Sabha members Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha as well as its Gujarat chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi also figure in the list shared with the media on Tuesday night.

We are ready to face punishment: Kejriwal, Bhushan

We are ready to face punishment: Kejriwal, Bhushan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Arvind Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan and four other leaders of India Against Corruption on Monday accused the police of harassing their supporters, who participated in the protest on August 26 against coal block allocation. Kejriwal, Bhushan, Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, Kumar Vishwas and Sanjay Singh went to the Parliament Street police station on Monday morning and met additional commissioner K C Dwivedi.

Aam Aadmi Arvind Kejriwal sworn in as Delhi CM

Aam Aadmi Arvind Kejriwal sworn in as Delhi CM

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal took oath on Saturday as the seventh chief minister of Delhi.

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19. The police said the chief minister was present when the alleged assault took place.

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

BRS leader and former Telangana minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy claimed that Kavitha was taken to Delhi on a flight at 8.45 pm.

Arvind Kejriwal to contest Delhi assembly polls

Arvind Kejriwal to contest Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal will contest the Delhi assembly elections scheduled later this year but it was yet to be decided from which constituency he will fight the poll.

Sisodia meets Kanjhawala victim's family, promises govt job to kin

Sisodia meets Kanjhawala victim's family, promises govt job to kin

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday met the family of the woman who was killed after being dragged by a car and said efforts will be made to provide employment to one of her kin.

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The attack took place outside the chief minister's chamber on the third floor when he was leaving for lunch.

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Sisodia in snooping case

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Sisodia in snooping case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed to Delhi's Lt Governor's office granting of sanction to prosecute Sisodia under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (powers to police for investigating a public servant).

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Sibal threw the ball in Kejriwal's court saying, "He knows better".

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the Congress but agreed to save the country.

After 6-hr wait, Kejriwal manages to file nomination on last day

After 6-hr wait, Kejriwal manages to file nomination on last day

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Tuesday was the last day of filing of nominations for February 8 Delhi Assembly polls, results of which will be declared on February 11. The AAP held the BJP responsible for the delay, a charge dismissed as 'drama' by the saffron party.

Kejriwal's 'fixing' allegation bereft of evidence: Cong

Kejriwal's 'fixing' allegation bereft of evidence: Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Reacting sharply to former Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal's allegation that the Central Bureau of Investigation raids on certain coal firms were staged, the Congress on Thursday demanded evidence from the anti-graft activist.

Shah model vs Kejriwal model: Delhi protests Covid order

Shah model vs Kejriwal model: Delhi protests Covid order

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

"I request the Union home minister with folded hands to scrap the new system as people have been facing a lot of problems," Sisodia said at the online media briefing.

As Delhi chokes, CM Kejriwal flies off to Dubai for 'private' trip

As Delhi chokes, CM Kejriwal flies off to Dubai for 'private' trip

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari tweeted about Kejriwal's trip on Friday night hitting out at him for leaving the city at a time when Delhiites were facing air pollution crisis.

Sisodia slams BJP as AAP asked to pay Rs 160 cr for political ads

Sisodia slams BJP as AAP asked to pay Rs 160 cr for political ads

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party of wanting to have 'unconstitutional' control over Delhi officers to have leverage over the city government.

Defamation case: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Yadav summoned

Defamation case: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Yadav summoned

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and two other Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been summoned as accused by a court in New Delhi in a criminal defamation complaint filed against them by an advocate.

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which contested the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh for the first time, drew a blank securing just 1.10 per cent of the total votes cast.

CBI seized my computer, phone, says Sisodia after raid

CBI seized my computer, phone, says Sisodia after raid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Sisodia alleged that the Centre was misusing the agency to stop the Kejriwal govt from "doing good work" in Delhi.

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautamas took oath as the ministers in Delhi.

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia asks media to go for 'vipassana'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Two days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal batted for "public trial" of media, his deputy Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said the entire media needs to go for 'vipassana'.

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader.

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

From journalism to anti-graft activism to the number two position in the Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has come a long way to emerge as a prominent figure in Delhi's political scene.

Kejriwal's string of apologies continues, latest to Gadkari and Sibal

Kejriwal's string of apologies continues, latest to Gadkari and Sibal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Kejriwal had earlier tendered an apology to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia for having levelled "unfounded" allegations related to involvement in drugs trade against him.

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'The BJP is scared it may lose the Delhi municipal elections where they have been in power for the last 15 years.'

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

For the first time after the split from Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday led around 300 activists in a protest against hike in power tariffs, alleging that the Delhi government and private discoms were out to loot people.

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

Rioting case: Kejriwal, Bhushan comply with summons, freed

Rioting case: Kejriwal, Bhushan comply with summons, freed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, who will appear before a court for breaching prohibitory orders while protesting outside the residences of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi in August last year, on Tuesday said he will not seek bail and would prefer going to jail.

Jubilant AAP vows to improve Delhi's amenities, BJP says vote bank intact

Jubilant AAP vows to improve Delhi's amenities, BJP says vote bank intact

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

An elated Aam Aadmi Party after winning the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls on Thursday vowed to improve civic amenities in the national capital while the Bharatiya Janata Party thanked voters for "recognising" its work as it took solace in securing over a hundred seats despite exit poll predicting its rout.

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The court observed that strikes or dharnas are held outside and not inside someone's workplace or residence.

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 24 a plea by K Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking protection from arrest and challenging the summons by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins trust vote

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins trust vote

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The minority Aam Aadmi Party government on Thursday crossed the first hurdle in the Delhi assembly when its confidence motion sailed through easily with the backing of the members of Congress, Janata Dal-United and an independent.

BJP offered Rs 20cr each to 4 MLAs to switch sides: AAP

BJP offered Rs 20cr each to 4 MLAs to switch sides: AAP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has approached four of its legislators in Delhi, asking them to switch sides and join the saffron party or else, face 'false cases, the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and the ED (Enforcement Directorate)'.

Kejriwal meets Rajnath; underlines need for constructive cooperation

Kejriwal meets Rajnath; underlines need for constructive cooperation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Kejriwal met Rajnath Singh; raised issue of full statehood for Delhi.

Excise policy: Digi proof from Delhi hotel exposed influence of 'South Lobby'

Excise policy: Digi proof from Delhi hotel exposed influence of 'South Lobby'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The officials said the members of the South Lobby, which wanted to swing the policy in its favour with exorbitant profits for liquor wholesalers, had stayed in the hotel in the national capital from March 14 to 17 in 2021 and used its business centre to make photocopies of some documents.

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government will implement Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's order overturning the decision on reservation of Delhi government-run and private hospitals for Delhiites.

Poll diary: Pehle AAP, for Kejriwal!

Poll diary: Pehle AAP, for Kejriwal!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The young party sees a stream of volunteers from outside Delhi. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com.

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flew back to Delhi on Monday night after 12 days of naturopathy treatment in Bengaluru for chronic cough and diabetes, raring to resume work in the government and in Aam Aadmi Party which is grappling with growing internal rift.

Kejriwal assures Punjab: CM face won't be 'outsider'

Kejriwal assures Punjab: CM face won't be 'outsider'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He said people of Punjab can make him 'personally accountable' for all the works.