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Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Arvind Kejriwal, married Sambhav Jain on April 18, 2025, at Kapurthala House in Delhi. The private ceremony was attended by family, friends, and notable figures like Bhagwant Mann and Manish Sisodia. Harshita, an IIT Delhi graduate and former BCG consultant, co-founded Basil Health with Sambhav.
The engagement ceremony of the former Delhi Chief Minister's daughter took place on Thursday night at the Shangri-La Hotel in Delhi.
Harshita Kejriwal is the elder child and only daughter of Arvind and Sunita Kejriwal. She studied Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where she met Sambhav Jain.
Harshita Kejriwal, the eldest child and only daughter of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal, recently entered a new chapter in her life with her wedding to Sambhav Jain.
Former Delhi Chief Minister and convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal and wife Sunita Kejriwal's daughter Harshita is getting married on Friday, April 18. Her husband Sambhav Jain studied at IIT with her.
Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is known for his remarkable educational background, making him one of the most educated politicians in India. Alongside him, his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, a former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, shares a strong academic legacy. Its no wonder that their children, particularly their daughter Harshita []
The Congress leader points out that politicians such as former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren were tortured by the ED
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Tuesday questioned senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase-7, Mohali, over his remark that '50 bombs' had reached the state. An FIR had earlier been registered against him in connection with the remark. Alleging that it was a political vendetta by the AAP government, senior Congress leaders accompanied Bajwa to the police station and staged a dharna outside it. The leaders included Punjab Con
Arvind Kejriwal asserted that the BJP only pays lip service to B.R. Ambedkar, failing to truly implement his vision, especially in education. He criticized BJP-ruled states' educational efforts and accused them of halting AAP's initiatives in Delhi schools.
Delhi: BJP hits out at Kejriwal for not spending money allocated for Dalit welfare New Delhi: Delhi unit BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday hit out at AAP National Convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for exploiting Dalits and doing little for their educational, social, and economic advancement, as reflected by the alleged under-utilisation [] The post Delhi: BJP hits out at Kejriwal for not spending money allocated for Dalit welfare appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Ahmedabad: Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday slammed Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal over X posts centred around media reports about abysmal results in the states Class X exams though these are yet to be declared. Sanghavi, the minister of state for home in the Bhupendra Patel government, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o
CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal said no gangster or drug smuggler would remain in Punjab once SAD is back in power in 2027. He also assured government jobs for Panjabis. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Baisakhi at Talwandi Sabo, Sukhbir said, I am committed to making Punjab the number one state in the country. I am also committed to augmenting the social welfare schemes and giving relief to the weaker sections. Sukhbir spoke about safeguarding the in
After completing her degree in 2018, she joined Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an Associate Consultant in Gurugram. Currently, she serves as the co-founder of Basil Health, a company focused on providing customisable and healthy food options using automation technology.
Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP government of allowing an education mafia to control Delhi's schools after alleged fee hikes sparked protests. AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized BJP ministers for ignoring parents' distress and accused them of being afraid of private school owners.
Pulkit Kejriwal chose to pursue the IIT-JEE. Successfully clearing the exam, he took admission to IIT Delhi.
BJP cannot stop peoples voice: Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the current state government for allegedly damaging Delhi's electricity infrastructure, leading to power outages as demand surges. He highlighted that during his tenure, the city managed higher peak demands without disruptions. With temperatures rising and demand expected to hit 9,000 MW, BSES discoms are preparing to ensure uninterrupted power supply to millions of consumers.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the current Delhi government for allegedly damaging the electricity system, leading to power cuts as demand surged to 5,462 MW. He contrasted this with his government's record of no outages even with higher demand. Delhi's power demand is expected to reach a record 9000 MW this summer amid rising temperatures.
NEW DELHI: Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has said that the commercialisation of education is not acceptable and that schools need to justify fee hikes. There are a few good schools focusing on quality education rather than on commercial benefits. However, there are others trying to make money by arbitrarily hiking fees. There is an urgent need to check such institutions. In case of any fees hike, the school management should justify the move, Gupta said during the 23rd edition of Delhi Dialogu
The BJP has accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of an extravagant lifestyle after an RTI reply revealed that Rs 3.69 crore was spent annually on maintaining his former bungalow. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva cited the RTI response, claiming that Kejriwal, who came to power on promises of serving the common man, is contradicting his promises with his lavish spending. The BJP is demanding an explanation from Kejriwal on the excessive maintenance costs.
Calling former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a Master of Corruption, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday shared RTI documents suggesting that the AAP National Convenor spent Rs 29.56 crore on maintenance of his official bungalow.
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of lavish spending on maintaining his official residence, costing about Rs 3.69 crore annually from 2015 to 2022. This included extensive expenses on repairs and upkeep, raising questions of corruption.
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria flagged off a foot march, Pad Yatra, against drug abuse from the Kartarpur Corridor, urging people to turn it into a public movement (Jan Andolan). Until the public supports the cause, no government can eradicate the menace of drugs that has been plaguing the state, he said. The march, which began today, will conclude on April 8 at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. Kataria will walk through villages in the border districts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar over
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has fundamentally changed India's political discourse, shifting the focus to governance and public welfare. Addressing an executive summit in Ludhiana, Mann emphasised the role of AAP volunteers as the backbone of the partys success and reiterated its commitment to the people. AAP volunteers are not just political workers; they are a revolution in themselve
The conflict between the BJP and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party is intensifying over the frequent power cuts in Delhi and the two parties faced off over the matter in the assembly today.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi governments Directorate of Employment has revealed that only two people secured jobs through two AAP government-run employment portals between 2019 and 2024. Both placements happened in 2024. Delhi had one employment portal until July 2020 before the then AAP government launched a second platform, Rozgar Bazaar, in the same year. The portal was shut in 2023. Yet, two employees are still assigned to maintain the defunct platform. During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the
A Delhi court was on Friday informed by police that an FIR was filed against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019.
A Delhi court was on Friday informed by police that an FIR was filed against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019.
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other party leaders, for alleged violations of the Public Property Act.
The Judge on March 11 directed police to lodge the FIR on a complaint that has alleged violation of Prevention of Defacement of Property Act
The FIR was lodged following a directive from a Delhi court, which ordered the police to take action against Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders in response to a complaint filed by Shiv Kumar Saxena.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019. The FIR was filed on the orders of a court, which had directed the police to investigate the matter following a complaint alleging violation of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.
Delhi Police files FIR following a court order over the installation of large hoardings in 2019
New Delhi, Mar 28: Delhi Police on Friday informed a court here that it has lodged an FIR against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019. The police made the submission in its compliance report filed before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal. The judge on March 11 directed police to lodge the FIR on a complaint that has alleged violation of Prevention of [] The post FIR Lodge
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Friday informed the city court that an FIR has been lodged against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and others following allegations of violating the Defacement of Public Property Act in the Capital's Dwarka area. The registration of the FIR comes in compliance with a directive issued by the court on March 11. The court had instructed the police to formally register the complaint and submit a compliance report. In response, the Delhi Police prese
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Friday informed a court here that it has lodged an FIR against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019. The police made the submission in its compliance report filed before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal. The judge on March 11 directed police to lodge the FIR on a complaint that has alleged violation of Prevention of Defacement of Property Act. T
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly violating the Public Property Act by misusing public funds for hoardings. The complaint, filed in 2019, also names former Matiala MLA Gulab Singh and ex-Dwarka councilor Nitika Sharma. The next hearing is scheduled for April 18.
Arvind Kejriwals AAP rode to power in Punjab three years ago with a pledge to replicate the Delhi model of governance, giving primacy to education, civic amenities, healthcare and with zero tolerance for corruption
Rekha Gupta, while presenting the Delhi Budget, slammed the AAP, accusing them of building a 'Sheesh Mahal' while her government aims to construct houses for the poor.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta fired 'sheeshmahal' jabs - a redux of barbs fired in campaigning for last month's Assembly election - at predecessor Arvind Kejriwal and his AAP Tuesday, as she presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025/26.
Accusing former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slammed him for the closure of bus routes and a decline in revenue while highlighting an increase in government grants to DTC.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses the BJP of disregarding the legacies of Bhagat Singh and Bhimrao Ambedkar, stating current rulers are worse than the British. At an AAP event commemorating freedom fighters, Kejriwal criticizes the BJP for restricting women's welfare schemes and removing portraits of national heroes from government offices.
Arvind Kejriwal criticizes both BJP and Congress for neglecting Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkars legacies, alleging collusion between the two parties. At a rally, he highlights BJP's removal of iconic pictures and Congress's silence, labeling BJPs actions worse than British colonial rule.
NEW DELHI: Weeks after defeat in the Assembly elections, AAP has restructured the party, with former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj being appointed as the Delhi state convenor, replacing Gopal Rai, and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia being named the Punjab unit in-charge. An announcement in this regard was made following a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the party on Friday. Former environment minister Gopal Rai will head Gujarat unit and Pankaj Gupta will lead Goa af
Former state minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will head the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi unit president, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party announced on Friday as it aims to rejig key party posts after a crushing defeat in the state elections.
Former state minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will head the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi unit president, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party announced on Friday as it aims to rejig key party posts after a crushing defeat in the state elections.
NEW DELHI: After losing its home turf Delhi in the Assembly elections held last month, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday announced a major organisational rejig by appointing former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new president of its Delhi unit and senior leader Manish Sisodia as its in-charge for Punjab. While Bharadwaj replaces Gopal Rai, Sisodia takes charge of Punjab, the only state in the country where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is in power at present. The decisions were taken during a meeting
CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and farmer leaders, accusing them of exploiting farmers for political gains and engaging in low-level politics. He claimed that farmers genuine demands were being ignored while Punjab was being demolished. Jakhar alleged that a conspiracy was underway to defame farmers. Until now, they used farmers' names, but today, they razed farmers' tents with bulldozers. Pagri sambhal Jatta. You
CHANDIGARH: The arrest of farmer leaders and the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders has sparked mixed reactions. While farmers staged statewide protests, traders, industrialists, and commuters largely welcomed the move, citing economic losses due to prolonged road blockades. Following the eviction, Haryana Police began dismantling cemented barricades at the Shambhu border on Thursday morning. These barriers had been erected last year to prevent farmers from Punj
CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the detention of several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, calling it a cowardly act of the AAP-led Punjab government. Several farmer leaders including Pandher and Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as the Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Cond
The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered a case against former PWD minister and senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption in a Rs 571-crore CCTV project. According to the ACB, Jain allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs 7 crore to waive the liquidated damages penalty of Rs 16 crore imposed on Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The project, which was executed when he was a PWD minister in the previous Arvind Kejriwal government, was related to the installation of
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal on March 11, directed Delhi police to file an FIR on a complaint filed against the three in a matter related to the defacement of public property in the Dwarka area in 2019.
The Delhi Police failed to file a compliance report as directed by the Rouse Avenue court regarding a complaint against Arvind Kejriwal and others for defacing public property in Dwarka. The court has listed the matter for compliance on March 28, 2023 and instructed police to register an FIR immediately under the appropriate sections.
Arvind Kejriwal affirmed that Bhagwant Mann would serve his full term as Punjab's chief minister, dismissing opposition claims of his removal. Kejriwal and Mann identified drugs and corruption as Punjab's major issues while asserting their commitment to tackling these problems. Mann emphasized ongoing efforts towards making Punjab prosperous.
A mansion built for former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy in Visakhapatnam is facing scrutiny for its opulent design and high costs. Once intended as a camp office, the project has evolved through various stages, now sparking a debate on its usage and the ethics of public spending. The extravagance compares to Arvind Kejriwal's controversial residence renovation.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's Sheeshmahal that was one of the key focus areas in last month's Delhi election, has stiff competition from a house built for former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for the registration of an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in an alleged scam of Rs 1,300 crore in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools, sources said. In 2022, the Delhi government's vigilance directorate recommended a probe into the alleged scam and submitted a report to the chief secretary. The President has given her approval for registering the FIR against Sisodia and Jain in connection
The complaint filed in 2019 alleged that Mr. Kejriwal, two other AAP leaders deliberately misused public money by putting up large-sized hoardings
NEW DELHI, Mar 11: A court here on Tuesday directed Delhi Police to register an FIR against AAP leader and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money in putting up large hoardings in the national capital. This court is of the considered opinion that the application u/s 156(3) Cr.P.C. deserves to be allowed. Accordingly, the concerned SHO is directed to register FIR immediately under section 3 of Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 [] The
In a fresh setback for Arvind Kejriwal, a court in the capital has directed that a first information report (FIR) be registered against him and others from the AAP over allegedly misusing public funds to put up large hoardings.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court directs Delhi Police to register FIR against AAP National Convenor and former CM of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and others in a matter related to alleged defacement of public property.
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The political analysts who have predicted immediately after the Delhi Vidhan Sabha election results were out on February 8, 2025 that it was the beginning of the end of the future of Arvind Kejriwal, his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and his mode of politics, may after 20 days now, like to revise their predictions, on account of having no trace of political depression over them despite setbacks one after the other. They have been seen navigating [] The post Arvind Kejriwal and his Po
PANAJI : Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Monday said that the party would contest the 2027 elections in Goa and Gujarat alone without opting for an alliance with Congress. The former Delhi chief minister was on a day-long visit to the coastal state to inaugurate the party's office in Margao. Talking to reporters, Atishi said, We are getting ready to contest the elections (Goa and Gujarat) on our own. Till now, there are no talks of an alliance. On reasons for ruling out an alliance
Arvind Kejriwals claim that the Yamuna is poisoned in Haryana is inaccurate. The river enters Delhi from Haryana relatively healthy but becomes severely polluted in the capital due to untreated sewage from numerous drains. Despite significant investments in sewage treatment, governance issues, such as the lack of proper sewage connections in unauthorized colonies, hinder progress. A 10-point plan suggests urgent action to improve Yamuna's health.
CHANDIGARH: Delhis Food Supply, Industry, and Environment Minister and BJP National Secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of attempting to portray its leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, as the messiah of Punjab. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab BJP office Sirsa, accompanied by state party leaders Fateh Jung Bajwa, state party leader, and Vineet Joshi, claimed that AAP, having lost its ground in Delhi, is now shifting its focus to
CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has arrived at Anandgarh village in Hoshiarpur for a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, triggering political controversy as the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) criticised the Punjab government over security arrangements. Kejriwal and his wife Sunita drove to the Chohal forest rest house on the outskirts of Hoshiarpur on Tuesday, where they were received by Hoshiarpur MLA Brahm Shankar Jimpa. After discu
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma criticized Arvind Kejriwal for rushing to Punjab after the Delhi assembly elections. BJP spokesperson RP Singh and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa also condemned Kejriwal, accusing him of misuse of public funds and seeking political gains in Punjab. Speculation arises about Kejriwal's potential move to the Rajya Sabha.
Arvind Kejriwal faced criticism from BJP and Congress for using a VIP convoy without holding a constitutional post, while visiting Punjab for a Vipassana session. Accusations centered on the use of taxpayer money for his security entourage. The AAP leader, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Hoshiarpur for a 10-day meditation course.
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Tuesday sought setting aside of an order over the supply of list of documents to Bibhav Kumar, an aide of former CM Arvind Kejriwal, in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Justice Vikas Mahajan asked the Delhi Police counsel to submit a note on submissions and posted the hearing on March Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download
BJP MLA Harish Khurana criticized the AAP for not addressing pending Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports. Khurana claimed that only two out of 16 reports have been tabled and questioned Arvind Kejriwal's silence. The Delhi Assembly will discuss the reports, with BJP emphasizing issues in health infrastructure and increased irregularities in various sectors.
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor, has declared a vigorous campaign against drug dealers in Punjab, vowing to eliminate the drug menace completely. Punjab Police and administration have intensified anti-drug actions, demolishing properties of suspected drug peddlers in Jalandhar district. The Punjab government emphasizes extensive operations and sufficient rehabilitation and de-addiction facilities to combat drug abuse, ensuring community welfare and safety.
Arvind Kejriwal vowed to eradicate drugs from Punjab, announcing a major crackdown on drug peddlers. The Punjab Police demolished properties of notorious drug dealers in Jalandhar district. Punjab government directed law enforcement to scale up operations against drug abuse and ensured the availability of adequate rehabilitation facilities to support users.
CHANDIGARH: Ruling out any change in the state leadership, former Chhattisgarh chief minister and newly-appointed Congress general secretary in charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said the high command has full faith in the current Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa. He added that all is not well with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab as a power struggle has started after its devastating defeat in Delhi. The de
New Delhi: Delhi minister Parvesh Verma said an investigation will be initiated into the Sheesh Mahal controversy to determine how much government money was used in renovating former chief minister Arvind Kejriwals official residence. The bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road, used by Arvind Kejriwal while he was the CM, has been dubbed by the BJP Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our c
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma announced an investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for renovating his official residence, dubbed 'Sheesh Mahal.' Verma, who now oversees the PWD, also reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects, criticizing the previous administration for negligence and inflated project costs.
Congress leader Udit Raj suggested that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal might still face jail time despite speculations about his Rajya Sabha entry. BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Kejriwal of being involved in a liquor scam and attempting to enter Rajya Sabha to avoid facing corruption charges.
AAP announced Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as the candidate for Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, dismissing speculations about Arvind Kejriwal's entry into the upper House. Opposition criticized AAP, alleging an attempt to accommodate a non-Punjabi in Rajya Sabha from Punjab.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has a big responsibility for the party's pan India expansion and he will not become a Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, party leaders said on Wednesday.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will not seek membership of the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, as he focuses on expanding the party nationally. Party leaders confirmed Sanjeev Arora as the candidate for the Ludhiana West by-election, while dismissing claims about Kejriwal's potential Rajya Sabha aspirations.
Sanjeev Arora - an industrialist from Punjab's Ludhiana - was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2022 - and his tenure is set to end in 2028. If he wins the bypoll to the Ludhiana West seat, he will have to resign as an MP. In that case, his seat may be allocated to another AAP leader.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced its Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Sanjeev Arora, as its candidate for the Ludhiana West bypolls. The announcement came at a time when it is likely that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal may explore the option of moving to the Rajya Sabha, after his defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls earlier this month.The dates for the elections are not yet announced by the Election Commission of India but on Wednesday, the AAP released the list with Aroras name in it. n18
A Delhi court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide certain documents to the accused in a money laundering case involving former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and others related to the excise scam. The court has scheduled further proceedings for March 3.
Arora, a Ludhiana-based industrialist, has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2022 for a six-year term ending in 2028.
All AAP members in Rajya Sabha, either from Delhi or Punjab, have their terms ending either in 2028 or 2030. A Rajya Sabha bypoll from Delhi would be advantageous to BJP since they have the majority in the Assembly.
The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, sparking speculation that Arvind Kejriwal might return to the Upper House. Arora thanked the party for their faith in him. Kejriwals potential move to Punjab is being closely watched following AAPs loss in Delhi.
CHANDIGARH: AAP on Wednesday named Rajya Sabha member Sanjiv Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, intensifying buzz over party chief Arvind Kejriwal's entry to Parliament. The announcement was made by AAP national general secretary Sandeep Pathak in a post on X. The date for the bypoll has not been announced yet. Arora, a Ludhiana-based industrialist, has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2022. The Ludhiana West seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpre
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s decision to field its Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in an assembly bypoll has set off a buzz that party chief Arvind Kejriwal may join the Upper House after his recent election defeat ended his Delhi assembly membership.
CHANDIGARH: Is former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal eyeing a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab? Speculation is rife that Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora may be the partys candidate for the upcoming bypoll in the Ludhiana (West) Assembly seat. If Arora contests and wins the by-election, he will have to vacate his RS seat. Insiders say that he could be inducted into the Bhagwant Mann cabinet as a minister. This potential vacancy in the Upper House has fueled rumours about Kejriwal possibly replacing him.
The BJP has alleged that marble flooring, high-end bathroom fittings, and expensive curtains were added to the official residence of then-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, hiking the total cost. The CBI has been investigating alleged tender rule violations, flouting of construction norms, and lapses by the PWD
This is not the first time Chandrashekhar has written a letter from jail, with former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandes among his recipients.
Previous CMs such as Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi have also used this car and is not a recent purchase by Rekha Gupta.
After the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi's excise policy was presented in the Delhi Assembly on Monday, Delhi's Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Atishi defended the previous Arvind Kejriwal-led government.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the people of Delhi have given a strong response to the former Chief Minister for his past remarks about PM Modi.
It was the second day of the newly elected 70-member legislative assembly of Delhi. As said by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the BJP has presented the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report in the Assembly today, which the party has long alleged on AAP for withholding. As per the report, Delhi government has incurred a loss of a whopping Rs. 2,002 crores because of the now scrapped excise policy of 2021-22. There have been allegations of corruption on then in rule, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), aft
New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday said that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers allegedly caused a loss of over Rs 2,002 crore through their non-transparent excise policy, popularly known as Liquorgate. Pointing to illegal decision-making to benefit some favoured licensees, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele
The report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said that the policy, introduced by the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in 2020, had incorrect collection of security deposits from zonal licensees that led to a loss of revenue of around Rs 27 crore