News for 'Manish Kejriwal'

Day 3: Kavitha grilled by ED for 10 hrs, submits phones

Day 3: Kavitha grilled by ED for 10 hrs, submits phones

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The MLC daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao reached the ED office in central Delhi from the Tughlaq Road official residence of her father around 11.30 am and left shortly after 9.40 pm.

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said the Bill was completely different from the one envisaged originally.

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

In the letter which was posted on Twitter by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy said, 'It is very dangerous for the country if the prime minister is less educated.'

Kejriwal's party an addition to list of 1453 parties: Cong

Kejriwal's party an addition to list of 1453 parties: Cong

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The Congress on Saturday played down launching of a political outfit by Arvind Kejriwal saying there were 1453 political parties registered in India and one more would strengthen the democratic fabric.

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha on Thursday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons here for questioning in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case and made a plea to defer the proceedings but it was rejected by the probe agency which asked her to appear on March 20.

CBI will check my bank locker on Tuesday: Sisodia

CBI will check my bank locker on Tuesday: Sisodia

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has claimed that CBI officials will come to check his bank locker on Tuesday and said the agency sleuths will not find anything in it.

LG recommends CBI probe into Delhi govt's excise policy

LG recommends CBI probe into Delhi govt's excise policy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The CBI inquiry was recommended on Delhi Chief Secretary's report filed earlier this month, showing prima facie violations of GNCTD Act 1991, Transaction of Business Rules (ToBR)-1993, Delhi Excise Act-2009 and Delhi Excise Rules-2010, they said.

BJP MLAs to stage all-night protest at Delhi assembly for 2nd day

BJP MLAs to stage all-night protest at Delhi assembly for 2nd day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs will continue their overnight protest at the Delhi assembly for the second consecutive day on Tuesday to demand the sacking of Aam Aadmi Party ministers over alleged corruption charges.

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM in a video message on Friday on the fifth day of the sit-in, he and his ministers are holding at the Lieutenant Governor's office, also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the bureaucrats' strike was to "throw roadblocks" in the working of the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Aligning with Cong or BJP will be like cheating people: Kejriwal

Aligning with Cong or BJP will be like cheating people: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

In an interview, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal tells Business Standard's Manish Kumar that his party will not be a junior partner in any government that is formed in Delhi.

We have recording of BJP's offer to Sisodia: AAP sources

We have recording of BJP's offer to Sisodia: AAP sources

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The AAP will make the audio recording public "when the time comes"

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Braving the heat, hundreds of protesters, including women and children, gathered at the Jantar Mantar to protest against the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley.

Rail Bhavan agitation: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, 4 others

Rail Bhavan agitation: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, 4 others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and four others were on Friday granted bail by a Delhi court in connection with a case relating to Aam Aadmi Party's agitation near North block in New Delhi in January this year.

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Kejriwal slams Centre's 'interference' on 'Talk to AK'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor, indicated that the party may contest the next assembly polls in Gujarat, alleging that an "atmosphere of suppression" was prevailing there and people wanted to overthrow the BJP regime.

Court imposes fine of Rs 2,500 each on Kejriwal, Sisodia

Court imposes fine of Rs 2,500 each on Kejriwal, Sisodia

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

A court in New Delhi on Saturday imposed a fine of Rs 2,500 each on top Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia for their failure to appear before it in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed against them by Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's lawyer son Amit Sibal.

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Yadav, Bhushan out of AAP's PAC; Kejriwal's resignation rejected

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, who were on a collision course with party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were on Wednesday voted out of Political Affairs Committee of the party, which has been rocked by dissidence in recent days.

Kejriwal says he is only fighting Modi in Varanasi

Kejriwal says he is only fighting Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 May 2014

As voting got underway in this high-profile Lok Sabha constituency, AAP candidate Arvind Kejriwal said his direct fight was with Bharatiya Janata Party's Narendra Modi and Congress' Ajay Rai was nowhere in the contest.

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Three days after he recommended filing of an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and expressed apprehension over possible attempts to "remove" him as Delhi Law Minister, Kapil Mishra was divested of the portfolio which was given to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The keenly watched by-election in Hisar has turned into a war of words between Team Anna and the Congress. Though the anti-corruption crusader is not present in Hisar, his posters and 'Main-Anna-Hoon' caps are as visible as the campaign posters of the three main candidates in the election, reports Sahim Salim.

Delayed by roadshow, Kejriwal will file nomination on last day

Delayed by roadshow, Kejriwal will file nomination on last day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday set out with much fanfare to file his nomination papers for Delhi Assembly election but had to put it off till Wednesday after his road show made it impossible for him to reach the election office in time.

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Long caught between two polarities, Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi Party challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition Congress that has lost ground but still has significant presence.

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The BJP, which exit polls predicted would suffer a massive defeat, put up a spirited fight.

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Sisodia had been staying at the AB-17 bungalow on Mathura Road, which was earlier with former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Delhi asks Dr Reddy's for 67L doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Delhi asks Dr Reddy's for 67L doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Kejriwal's announcement came after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia earlier this week claimed that Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech has refused to provide additional doses to the national capital.

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Kejriwal alleges scam in MCD; demands CBI probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the govt will extend a loan of Rs 551 crore to two civic bodies; and alleged a situation was being created through the ongoing strike to prepare grounds for imposition of central rule.

CBI refutes Sisodia claim over its officer's suicide

CBI refutes Sisodia claim over its officer's suicide

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The CBI refuted Sisodia's claims as 'mischievous and misleading', saying his statements were is 'an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing investigation in Delhi Excise Policy case'.

AAP candidate succumbs to injuries, Kejriwal lashes out

AAP candidate succumbs to injuries, Kejriwal lashes out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Santosh Koli, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party candidate for Delhi polls who was critically injured in an accident, died on Wednesday in a Gurgaon hospital after battling for life for 37 days.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Defamation row: Verdict reserved on plea against AAP, Kejriwal

Defamation row: Verdict reserved on plea against AAP, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved for April 15 its order on a plea filed by the CEO of a news portal challenging a magisterial court's judgement dismissing his criminal defamation complaint against Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Kejriwal releases statehood draft bill, to meet PM

Kejriwal releases statehood draft bill, to meet PM

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Opening another potential flashpoint with the Centre, the Aam Aadami Party government on Wednesday released a draft bill on full statehood to Delhi, seeking to bring police, land and bureaucracy under its control, and invited suggestions from the public till June 30.

Kejriwal-Jung fight worsens, Delhi CM knocks PM's doors

Kejriwal-Jung fight worsens, Delhi CM knocks PM's doors

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Escalating his confrontation with the Aam Aadmi Party government, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday cancelled all appointments made by it in the last four days, asserting he was the sole authority in matters of ordering transfer and posting of bureaucrats.

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

He told PTI in an interview that parties that are still thinking of 'being the leader' of a possible united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls have not understood the gravity of the situation at all.

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Asserting that nobody would accept allegations against the Delhi chief minister, Mishra said that he has sought more time from the Central Bureau of Investigation to prove the charges.

PMO like Queen of England, Jung sahab is viceroy: Kejriwal

PMO like Queen of England, Jung sahab is viceroy: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 May 2015

In a frontal attack on the Modi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused it of trying to run Delhi through "backdoor" to protect the corrupt and said it had "back-stabbed" the people of the city by issuing a notification "siding" with the Lt Governor.

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Vinay Bansal, son of Kejriwal's brother-in-law, was arrested on Thursday morning, ACB chief Arvind Deep said.

Man giving massage to Satyendar Jain is jailed for rape: Sources

Man giving massage to Satyendar Jain is jailed for rape: Sources

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"He is lodged in the prison in connection with a rape case and sections of the Pocso Act. Rinku is not a physiotherapist," the sources said.

Kejriwal to meet home min as AAP govt looks to 'fix' police

Kejriwal to meet home min as AAP govt looks to 'fix' police

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party government has decided to take up with the Union home minister its demand for the suspension of four police officials for alleged non-cooperation and lapses in duty after the Delhi police chief rejected their call for the said personnel to be penalised.

Sisodia's appeal to vote for Kejriwal to make him Punjab CM fuels speculation

Sisodia's appeal to vote for Kejriwal to make him Punjab CM fuels speculation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

"You vote thinking that you are voting to make Arvind Kejriwal as the chief minister (of Punjab). Your vote is for Kejriwal," Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Kejriwal's political gamble is a minefield

Kejriwal's political gamble is a minefield

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

By agreeing to form the government in New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal has taken a gamble where his reputation has been put on mortgage. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt looks at the road ahead for Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party.