After a long absence from the public stage, after being routed in the Delhi assembly election in February, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal launched the Ghar Rozgar Bachao Andolan (Save homes, jobs movement) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday with a protest against the ongoing demolition drives in slum clusters in the city.

Sanjeev Arora, Aam Aadmi Party's Ludhiana West by-election winner, is expected to join the Punjab Cabinet. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will reshuffle the cabinet this week, filling vacant positions and assigning new portfolios. Arora, a Rajya Sabha member, is recognized for his understanding of industry needs. Arvind Kejriwal had promised Arora a cabinet position if elected.

The AAP national convener alleged that the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government had uined the city in the past five months.

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is back with a bang by winning 2 of the 5 bypolls, just after four and half a month of the setback it had received in Delhi Vidhan Sabha election held on February 5, 2025. BJP had thrown AAP out of power in Delhi after a decade of AAPs rule in the NCT Delhi, and many political analysts announced the beginning of the end of AAP and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal. [] The post AAP is Back With a Bang appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government had violated the law by registering a disproportionate assets case against senior party leader Bikram Singh Majithia without conducting either a preliminary or regular probe. It further accused the state government of indulging in political vendetta to silence Majithia and distract the public from the failure of its Yudh Nashean De Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign. Senior SAD le

AHMEDABAD: Days after AAPs Gopal Italia clinched victory in the Gujarat bypolls, the party was rocked by internal discord as Botad MLA Umesh Makwana was expelled for five years on Thursday. The action came hours after Makwana resigned from all party posts in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, saying he would remain a dedicated worker of the party. Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi announced the expulsion, reflecting rising tensions in the state unit. In his parting remarks, Makwana hit out at the leader

Leave anti-incumbency, there is pro-incumbency there. We had won 92 seats in the 2022 Assembly polls, and it looks like we will cross 100 seats in 2027, says Arvind Kejriwal

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat was unable to end its 18-year jinx in Visavadar as it lost the bypolls to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party despite a strong campaign.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a semi-final to 2027 and a clear sign that voters would reject both the BJP and the Congress.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a 'semi-final to 2027' and a clear sign that voters would reject both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retained the Ludhiana (West) assembly seat. In the by-polls, results for which were declared on Monday, party candidate Sanjeev Arora won by a margin of 10,637 votes. He polled 35, 179 votes as against the 24, 542 votes polled by his nearest Congress rival Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The BJP candidate Jivan Gupta came third with 20,323 votes. The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Parupkar Singh Ghuman came a poor fourth. With this victory, Arora is all set to become a cabi

Aam Aadmi Party's ability to retain one seat in the Gujarat by-election and Ludhiana has not only underscored its growing grassroots grip but also holds out hope for party chief Arvind Kejriwal's entry into Rajya Sabha.

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he would not go to the Rajya Sabha, after the party's sitting Upper House member Sanjeev Arora won the Ludhiana West bypolls in Punjab.

AHMEDABAD: In a high-stakes political showdown, the Gujarat by-elections delivered a split verdict with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tightening its grip in Visavadar and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consolidating its dominance in Kadi. The results, declared after intense multi-round counting, reflected voter sentiment across two politically charged constituencies and carried larger implications for both regional and national equations. In Visavadar, AAPs Gopal Italia scripted a decisive victory

Arvind Kejriwal asserted that Gujarat is weary of the BJP, highlighting AAP's Visavadar win and BJP's Kadi victory in Gujarat bypolls. He also celebrated AAP's anticipated win in Punjab's Ludhiana West, noting increased support compared to 2022.

Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi chief minister, has stated that he will not be taking Sanjeev Arora's Rajya Sabha seat, which will become vacant after Arora's victory in the Ludhiana West bypolls. Kejriwal clarified that the party's political affairs committee will decide on the nomination for the Upper House. Opposition parties speculated that Kejriwal himself would fill the position.

Celebrations erupted at the AAP headquarters in Delhi with party workers distributing laddoos to celebrate the twin victories.

New Delhi, Jun 23: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said people are fed up with the BJP in Gujarat and stressed that people had rejected both Congress and BJP in the bypolls. AAP leader Gopal Italia won the Visavadar seat, while BJPs Rajendra Chavda bagged the Kadi seat on Monday, as counting for bypolls to the two constituencies in Gujarat concluded, officials said. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora appears to be heading for a victory from the Ludhiana West [] The post People Rejected

Former spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh got tongues wagging as he recently attended a state-level function in Jalandhars Burlton Park, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation stone for a sports hub. Mann proudly pointed out to Kejriwal on the occasion that Jalandhar, which is often dubbed as the sports capital of India, is Harbhajans hometown. He showered praise on the former cricketer and described him as sada veer. It is great t

CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government, claiming that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been reduced to a mere figurehead while AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal acts as the super CM, controlling key decisions and appointments in the state. Bajwa accused the government of filling top positions in the Punjab Development Commission (PDC) with individuals from outside Punja

The BJP is reportedly gearing up to reboot its communications team. At a recent internal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly offered a masterclass in political communication to party spokespersons. His key message? Stay grounded, stay accurate, and, for heavens sake, steer clear of controversy. The goal, it seems, is to swap rhetorical fireworks for data-driven dialogue preferably without losing the plot (or the eyeballs). As a result, the partys media edifice awaits re-engineering

CHANDIGARH: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as a mask (mukhota) and asserted that his administration is effectively controlled by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders who have been dismissed by the electorate in Delhi. She was campaigning for BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta in the Ludhiana (West) assembly by-elections, for which polling will take place on June 19. During her address, Gupta took a dig at AAP national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister

The Ludhiana West Assembly seat by-election is crucial. Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress are competing. AAP's Sanjeev Arora is contesting. Arvind Kejriwal promised him a ministerial position. BJP's Jiwan Gupta relies on Ravneet Bittu's support. Congress nominated Bharat Bhushan Ashu. All parties are campaigning intensely. The election outcome is awaited.

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab Affairs-in-charge of BJP Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, has been involved in Punjab politics for the last three years. In fact, he re-scheduled his visit to London from June 5 to June 12 due to the Ludhiana (West) by-elections. The constituency goes to polling on June 19, and the result will be announced on June 23. Rupani was specifically brought by th

MOHALI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government today launched the Punjab Udyog Kranti initiative, claiming to be the first in the country to introduce such a comprehensive industrial revolution. The initiative is aimed at simplifying, reducing, and expediting the statutory processes required to set up industry in the state. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal unveiled 12 new initiatives designed to revolutionise industrial growth in the state, there

AHMEDABAD: The BJPs sweeping victory in the 2022 Gujarat assembly elections, bagging 156 seats, was a testament to its dominance yet Visavadar in Saurashtra has stubbornly resisted the saffron surge for 18 long years. In the upcoming bypoll on June 19, the party is pulling out all the stops to break this nearly two-decade-long jinx and finally wrest control of this elusive seat. Despite the BJPs statewide sweep, Visavadar remained a glaring exception, with the Aam Aadmi Partys Bhupat Bhayani sh

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi was detained during protests in Delhi. The protests were against the anti-demolition drive. Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government. He accused them of ruining Delhi. The Delhi Development Authority issued a notice. It directed residents of Bhoomiheen Camp to vacate. AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of running bulldozers on people's homes.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the BJP's governance in Delhi following the tragic death and alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl. Arvind Kejriwal demands accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing the deteriorating law and order situation. AAP leaders question the effectiveness of the BJP's four-engine government in ensuring the safety of Delhi's daughters.

CHANDIGARH: A political row has erupted in Punjab after a series of appointments made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led government drew critisim from the opposition. The appointment of Shaleen Mitra, an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to former Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain, as the OSD to Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh. This comes just days after two other Delhi-based party leaders, Reena Gupta and Deepak Chauhan, were appointed as chairpersons of the Punjab Pollution Control Board

A Delhi court has stated it has o objection to renewing former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's passport for 10 years, even as he faces scrutiny in the Delhi excise policy cases. The court order acknowledges Kejriwal's need to seek permission before traveling abroad, a condition already in place due to his bail.

Amid growing strains in coalition ties, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and former Delhi minister Atishi held a roadshow in Visavadar, Junagadh district, Gujarat, to campaign for AAP candidate Gopal Italia.

Arvind Kejriwal urged voters in Visavadar, Gujarat, to support AAP in the upcoming assembly bypoll. He wants to defeat BJP for allegedly poaching legislators. The Visavadar seat became vacant after the AAP MLA resigned and joined BJP. Kejriwal, Atishi, and Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Gopal Italia. Italia has filed his nomination.

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved an application seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018.

Arvind Kejriwal, implicated in the Delhi excise policy case, has applied to court for a no objection certificate (NOC) to renew his passport, which expired in 2018. The court has requested responses from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by June 4.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Governments ambitious plan to acquire over 24,000 acres of land in Ludhiana for urban development meets strong opposition from Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns assurances of voluntary participation and fair compensation. The most ambitious land acquisition initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government to acquire 24,311 acres across more than 30 villages in Ludhiana for the development of urban estat

CHANDIGARH: With the announcement of by-elections to the Ludhiana (West) assembly constituency in Punjab, to be held on June 19, the battle lines are drawn. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hopes to retain the seat, but given the recent electoral history of this segment, the bypoll is not likely to be a cakewalk for the party, especially after its rout in the Delhi assembly elections. According to the schedule released by the Election Commission of India, the official notification will be issued

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA representing Jalandhar (Central) constituency, Raman Arora (54), was arrested on Friday by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on charges of corruption. The legislator allegedly used former assistant town planner (ATP) of the municipal corporation Sukhdev Vashisht to issue bogus notices to seal buildings and extort money from the public. Vashisht was arrested last week. Arora is the third ruling party MLA to be arrested in a corruption case since AAP came to pow

CHANDIGARH: Three people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana, just days after the hooch tragedy in Amritsar in which 27 people lost their lives. Confirming the deaths, Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma said, Prima facie, four men were together last night, of which three who had consumed liquor have died. Autopsy reports are awaited to know the cause of death. A case has been registered against unidentified persons at Basti Jodhewal Police St

CHANDIGARH: A fresh confrontation appears to be brewing between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government and the BJP-led Union Government after the Centre slashed Punjabs open market borrowing limit by Rs 16,676 crore. The move is expected to have widespread ramifications for the debt-ridden state, which depends heavily on annual loans. The states outstanding debt is projected to touch Rs 14.17 lakh crore by the end of fiscal 2025-26. The Opposition Congress seized the opportunity to crit

After 10 years of arriving on the national political scene, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday launched its students' wing -- Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP).

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially entered Delhi's campus politics by launching its student wing, the Association of Students for Alternative Politics. Arvind Kejriwal criticized mainstream parties like Congress and BJP for the current problems and highlighted AAP's achievements in Delhi, such as 24-hour electricity.

New Delhi, May 20: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said Hindu-Muslim politics practised by mainstream parties for the last 75 years is the root cause of all problems in the country. Speaking at the launch of the partys student wing the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) here, the former Delhi chief minister accused the current BJP dispensation of destroying the citys education system. Our country is grappling with a lot of problems. People do [] The post C

The entire state is united against drug abuse. The Nasha Mukti Yatra is starting from SBS Nagar today, the former Delhi chief minister said.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that his government has abided by court directives and will continue to do so, responding to controversy surrounding his cabinet Minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Speaking to reporters on Thursday during the BJP's Tiranga Yatra at Roshanpura Square, Yadav addressed the growing calls for Shahs resignation, primarily from the Congress party. He dismissed the demands, asserting that Congress lacks the moral authority to make

CHANDIGARH: The Yudh Nashian Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign by the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has come under fire from opposition parties after 21 people died in a hooch tragedy Tuesday (May 13). Calling the campaign mere political theatre, the opposition has demanded a judicial inquiry monitored by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. While holding CM Mann directly responsible for the tragic incident, Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa said, Chief Mini

Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi sing praises of the Indian Army as it avenges the Pahalgam Terror Attack under Operation Sindoor

Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi lauded the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. Kejriwal affirmed the nation's solidarity with the armed forces against terrorism, emphasizing the courage of the soldiers. Atishi echoed the sentiment, congratulating the army for its strong response.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested near Arvind Kejriwal's residence. They alleged that Kejriwal stopped Delhi's water supply from Punjab. This action is revenge for Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) defeat in recent assembly polls. Virendra Sachdeva led the protest. He accused Kejriwal of depriving Delhi people of water. Other BJP leaders also participated. They demanded Delhi's rightful share of water.

CHANDIGARH: Amid a stand-off between Punjab and Haryana over water-sharing, the AAP-led Punjab Government today passed a resolution in the one-day special assembly session vowing not to spare even a single drop of water from its share for the neighboring state of Haryana. The resolution also demanded the reconstitution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and annulment of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. It further stated that Punjab will no longer accept any decisions made by the BBMB regarding

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, May 5 will hear petitions by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia against the trial courts decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates charge sheet filed in the alleged excise policy scam. The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

The High Court issued notice to the ED on Mr. Kejriwal's petition on November 21, 2024, and refused to stay the trial court proceedings at that stage. Notice was issued on Sisodia's petition to the agency on December 2, 2024

The Delhi High Court will address petitions from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia on Monday. These petitions challenge the trial court's acceptance of the Enforcement Directorate's charge sheet. The charge sheet relates to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal and Sisodia argue that prosecution sanctions were missing. They claim sanctions were necessary given their positions as public servants.

New Delhi, May 4: The Delhi High Court on Monday will hear petitions by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia against the trial courts decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates charge sheet filed in alleged excise policy scam. The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja. According to the former Delhi chief minister, the special court took cognisance of the charge sheet filed in a money laundering case linked to the scam [] The po

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Mobile Registration Campaign' to enroll senior citizens in the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, deploying 70 vehicles across Delhi's constituencies for 70 days. Gupta criticized former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for halting central government welfare schemes and highlighted the riple-engine government's efforts to improve Delhi's infrastructure after heavy rainfall exposed waterlogging issues.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has called an all-party meeting on Friday and convened a special assembly session on Monday to discuss the issue of Haryana being allocated additional water from the Bhakra Dam by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). An emergency meeting of all ministers and MLAs was held this evening, headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, to discuss the emerging situation following the BBMBs order to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryan

Former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal and wife Sunita Kejriwal's daughter Harshita Kejriwal wedding was a lavish affair where both the ladies looked their best. The makeup artist for Sunita Kejriwal, Muskan Sehgal, is Delhi-based who accentuated her look with elegance and glamour.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, in its order on Monday, refused to cancel the bail granted to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs scam, after it was apprised that he resigned from his ministership on Sunday and the resignation was accepted by TN governor. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih, disposed of the applications filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a witness seeking to cancel the bail granted to Balaji. The ED also clai

CHANDIGARH: It is not just Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders facing the wrath and anger of farmers across Punjab; now Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders are also on the receiving end. They are facing rising public ire over unfulfilled promises, unanswered queries, and arrogant behaviour. Farmers are posing questions to the leaders, even going so far as to term AAP the B-team of BJP. Now, student groups and teachers associations have also joined in protesting against the ruling party leaders. Yeste

CHANDIGARH: Both BJP and Congress leaders took a dig at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for conducting weddings at the Kapurthala House the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister in Delhi. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar said that the official residence of the CM is now a 'marriage palace of eminence'. Partap Singh Bajwa, leader of opposition and a senior Congress leader, also took a jibe at CM Mann as he said, `Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party natio

Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report in the case of alleged defacement of public property against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former MLA, and an MCD councillor. Police submitted that they are making consistent efforts to trace the accused persons. Therefore, they require some more time. This report was filed in the Rouse Avenue Court.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal recently drew the Internet's attention - not for politics, but for a display of celebration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.