News for 'arvind kejriwal'

LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal lashes out at government

LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal lashes out at government

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

We bring you live updates from Arvind Kejriwal's Indore meeting in which he will demand a probe against cabinet ministers as well as the Prime Minister on Rediff ZaraBol.

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Kejriwal (55) has been issued the summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and according to the sources, the agency will record his statement once he deposes before the investigating officer of the case in Delhi.

'My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I'm not a terrorist': AAP chief's msg from jail

'My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I'm not a terrorist': AAP chief's msg from jail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'My names is Arvind Kejriwal and I am not a terrorist' is the Delhi chief minister's message for the countrymen from Tihar jail, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said Tuesday, slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party for the treatment being meted out to him in custody.

Arvind Kejriwal provided with Z-plus security

Arvind Kejriwal provided with Z-plus security

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal provided with Z-plus security.

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused AAP workers of 'hooliganism' at BJP offices across Punjab, while Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticised the AAP government in Punjab for alleged corruption following recent ED raids.

Inside Arvind Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'

Inside Arvind Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Comptroller And Audit General says the renovation of Delhi chief minister's official residence cost a whopping Rs 33.66 crore. This is what it was spent on.

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.

All Sikh MLAs, ministers to appear before Akal Takht: Punjab CM

All Sikh MLAs, ministers to appear before Akal Takht: Punjab CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all Sikh MLAs and cabinet ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding the anti-sacrilege law. This decision follows a closed-door meeting in Amritsar, where Mann stated that representatives would present their views in writing. The Akal Takht had summoned Sikh legislators and ministers over objections to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which it claims was enacted without consulting the Sikh Panth. Mann also addressed accusations of challenging the Akal Takht's authority and criticised political appointees for one-sided decisions.

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its 36-day agitation following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down amidst widespread protests over irregularities in the exam system and the NEET paper leak. The government also agreed to the CJP's demands for 1 crore compensation to families of students who died by suicide and no action against protesters.

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.

I NEVER doubted Arvind Kejriwal's integrity: Kiran Bedi

I NEVER doubted Arvind Kejriwal's integrity: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Team Anna Core Committee member Kiran Bedi on Saturday rubbished a media report that claimed she had complained to social activist Anna Hazare that colleague and fellow Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal was not using funds of the Public Cause Research Foundation adequately

Arvind Kejriwal takes charge as Delhi CM

Arvind Kejriwal takes charge as Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Members of his Cabinet -- Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Rajendra Pal Gautam, Imran Hussain, Gopal Rai and Kailash Gahlot also took charge as ministers at the Delhi Secretariat.

Raghav Chadha blames 'Sheesh Mahal' for AAP's Delhi defeat

Raghav Chadha blames 'Sheesh Mahal' for AAP's Delhi defeat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha claims that leaders are leaving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) due to disappointment and disgust, not fear. He cites the 'Sheesh Mahal' row as a key factor in AAP's potential defeat in future Delhi Assembly elections.

Another 'sheesh mahal' being made for Kejriwal in Punjab: BJP

Another 'sheesh mahal' being made for Kejriwal in Punjab: BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The BJP spokesperson alleged that the AAP, ruling Punjab, has not fulfilled the promises it made to the people of the state.

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is rapidly deteriorating on his 17th day of hunger strike, prompting widespread appeals from prominent political figures and Bollywood celebrities for him to end his fast and for the government to address the urgent demands for NEET examination reforms.

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The court noted that after an exhaustive review of voluminous documents and statements of nearly 300 witnesses over more than two months, there was no legally admissible material connecting the accused to any criminal misconduct.

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A court in Gurugram has sent Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days of ED custody in a money laundering case, officials said on Sunday.

Raghav Chadha indulges in 'soft PR', fears Modi: AAP hits back

Raghav Chadha indulges in 'soft PR', fears Modi: AAP hits back

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has publicly criticised its MP Raghav Chadha, accusing him of avoiding raising critical issues against the central government in Parliament and instead focusing on 'soft PR'. Senior AAP leaders have questioned his commitment to the party line and his absence during key parliamentary events.

Arvind Kejriwal: The David who slayed Goliath

Arvind Kejriwal: The David who slayed Goliath

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Dismissed as a political greenhorn, engineer-turned-civil servant Arvind Kejriwal has cemented his place in politics with a stunning political debut for his nascent AAP and emerged as a giant killer to sweep Sheila Dikshit out from not only office but also her constituency.

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.

Arvind Kejriwal's party named 'Aam Admi Party'

Arvind Kejriwal's party named 'Aam Admi Party'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Arvind Kejriwal's party was on Saturday named 'Aam Admi Party' at a meeting of its founder members in Delhi, during which the Constitution for the organisation was also adopted. The meeting of nearly 300 founder members was held at Constitution Club in Delhi, during which Kejriwal proposed the name of the party, which was accepted by other members.

Arvind Kejriwal to end fast on Saturday

Arvind Kejriwal to end fast on Saturday

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal will break his indefinite fast against "inflated" power and water bills on Saturday on the 15th day of his protest after launching the second phase of the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'.

Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal part ways

Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal part ways

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Team Anna on Wednesday suffered a vertical split with Anna Hazare and some top activists choosing to part ways with the Arvind Kejriwal-led group, opposing their plans to form a political party.

Arvind Kejriwal outlines Team Anna's political plans

Arvind Kejriwal outlines Team Anna's political plans

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that most of the current political parties have lost credibility and hence people are yearning for a new alternative, which he and his team are seeking to provide.

'Raghav Chadha Will Join BJP Before 2027 Punjab Elections'

'Raghav Chadha Will Join BJP Before 2027 Punjab Elections'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Who among Opposition party MPs has so much power that they raise some issue and the government implements it? The answer is no one except Raghav Chadha.'

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The street-fighter is back and the introspecting, sparingly speaking avatar of Kejriwal has gone on an extended recess. In this grime of heightened Delhi politics, all the good work done by the Delhi government may go down the drain, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Exclusive! Arvind Kejriwal: How Parliament can change

Exclusive! Arvind Kejriwal: How Parliament can change

Rediff.com13 May 2012

There is no mechanism for the people to intervene in the affairs of Parliament, to direct it to enact laws on particular subjects, to prevent it from passing certain other kind of laws. The People are supreme, not Parliament. But unfortunately, in India, the People do not have any control, whatsoever, on the functioning of Parliament, says Arvind Kejriwal. Exclusive to Rediff.com

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal meets Geeta

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal meets Geeta

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Geeta, the mute and deaf Indian girl who returned home on Monday from Pakistan, met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Petrol bomb hurled at BJP office in Punjab's Sangrur

Petrol bomb hurled at BJP office in Punjab's Sangrur

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

An unidentified group hurled a petrol bomb at the BJP office in Sangrur, Punjab, prompting strong condemnation from party leaders who criticised the AAP government's handling of law and order. Police are investigating the incident, which caused no injuries but left a burn mark on the building.

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

'Anarchist' Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appears set for a showdown with the Centre.

'Government Did A U-Turn On Caste Census'

'Government Did A U-Turn On Caste Census'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'They want to sabotage the caste census and bury Muslim backward classes, Hindu backward classes, Sikh backward classes and Buddhist backward classes.'

Arvind Kejriwal: The man the govt loves to hate

Arvind Kejriwal: The man the govt loves to hate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Sheela Bhatt profiles Arvind Kejriwal, a crucial member of Team Anna, who has emerged as one of the key players in the movement for a strong anti-corruption law.

Arvind Kejriwal: The man the govt loves to hate

Arvind Kejriwal: The man the govt loves to hate

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Sheela Bhatt profiles Arvind Kejriwal, a crucial member of Team Anna, who has emerged as one of the key players in the movement for a strong anti-corruption law.

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.

PHOTOS: Arvind Kejriwal, the UNCOMMON chief minister

PHOTOS: Arvind Kejriwal, the UNCOMMON chief minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Emerging as a mascot of an alternative brand of politics, engineer-turned civil servant Arvind Kejriwal has changed the political discourse to steer his Aam Aadmi Party to power -- a sweet revenge for the activist's fledgling party that was once branded as "mango people in a banana republic".

This is Team India's movement: Arvind Kejriwal

This is Team India's movement: Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Arvind Kejriwal, social activist and founder member of the India Against Corruption, tells Sreelatha Menon their biggest mistake was not to give room to other issues and voices when support for the movement against corruption was at its peak.

Punjab BJP Seeks Sedition Case Against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Punjab BJP Seeks Sedition Case Against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Punjab BJP has called for a sedition case against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for blaming the party for recent blasts in the state, alleging his remarks could be used by Pakistan to defend against accusations of sponsoring terrorism.

'The film is not just about Arvind Kejriwal'

'The film is not just about Arvind Kejriwal'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'We have used Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party as characters in the story of Indian democracy.'

What made SIAM do a U-turn on E20 fuel within a week?

What made SIAM do a U-turn on E20 fuel within a week?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Why the industry's public position changed is difficult to say. What the developments did establish, though, is that ethanol-blended petrol has become one of the country's most politically and commercially sensitive policy issues.