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    Arvind Kejriwal

    Arvind Kejriwal

    Chief Minister, Delhi
    Birth DetailsAug 16, 1968 | Siwani, Haryana
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, IRS
    Arvind Kejriwal’s Journey so far ...
    • After a brief stint with Tata Steel, Arvind Kejriwal went on to clear the civil services examination (UPSC) in 1993 and joined the Indian Revenue Service. While at IRS, he rose to the rank of joint commissioner
    • He later quit to become an activist, and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006
    • Kejriwal gained prominence across the country when he became a part of Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption in 2011
    • Soon after, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was formed. It contested the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections and emerged victorious
    • Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on December 28, 2013. He succeeded Sheila Dikshit, who had been Delhi’s CM for three consecutive terms, and was also Delhi’s youngest CM at the time
    • He, along with his cabinet, resigned after 49 days as they failed to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill
    • In 2014, he took part in the general elections from the seat of Varanasi but lost the election to the BJP candidate from the constituency — Narendra Modi
    • In a near sweep, AAP won the assembly elections in 2015, bagging 67 seats out of 70, and Kejriwal was re-elected the Chief Minister of Delhi for the second time on February 14, 2015
    • As the Chief Minister of Delhi, Kejriwal has worked towards improving facilities for the public — such as water, electricity, eliminating Licence Raj, introducing facilities such as Mohalla Clinics, doorstep delivery of government services, installing CCTV cameras, improving security, and so on
    • With a promise of free electricity and water, Kejriwal-led AAP stormed back to power in 2020, bagging 62 out of 70 seats in Delhi

    Before you go ...
    • Before entering politics, Kejriwal started an NGO called Parivartan in 1999, which worked towards solving public grievances related to income tax, social welfare schemes and public works, among others
    • He authored a book called ‘Swaraj’ which was published in 2012
    • Kejriwal likes watching Hindi films and Aamir Khan is one of his favourite actors

    Last Updated: 25/08/2021

    Arvind Kejriwal News

    • Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia accused the BJP of being disturbed by his release from jail and claimed a conspiracy to imprison top AAP leaders. Holding a padyatra in Janakpuri, he defended Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's integrity and anticipated his imminent release. Sisodia emphasized AAP's commitment to public welfare initiatives.
    • The SC bench ruled that Kavitha is entitled to beneficial treatment available to women under Section 45 of the PMLA. It held that courts should refrain from differentiating between an MP and a common person. The top court said courts ought to be more sensitive towards women accused under PMLA. "We find that the learned single judge (of the high court) has totally misdirected herself in applying the proviso," the bench added.
    • The CBI requested the court to review a charge sheet it has filed against Kejriwal and others involved. "Money has been spent according to the wishes of Kejriwal, the entire money was sent in the funds of AAP. He had promised Rs 90 lakh to be given to each candidate of each constituency and there are 40 constituencies in Goa," the CBI told the court, which reserved the order on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet for September 3.
    • A Delhi court extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody in a corruption case related to the alleged excise scam until September 3. This decision was made by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja after Kejriwal was produced before the court via video conference upon the expiry of his earlier granted judicial custody.
    • The party will also be rolling out its campaign 'AAP ka vidhayak, aap ke dwaar' from September 1 wherein the MLAs will hold meetings at the 'mandal' level and booth level where there will be discussions on political scenario and the work done by the party. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had recently held a meeting with senior party leaders to discuss the strategy for the polls.
    • A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, until September 13. Kumar is accused of assaulting AAP MP Maliwal and faces multiple charges under the IPC. His counsel has requested proper documentation for the defense. The final report by Delhi Police is 500 pages long.
    • The Central Bureau of Investigation opposed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the Delhi excise case, citing concerns that he may tamper with evidence and hinder the ongoing probe if released. The CBI filed an affidavit stating that Kejriwal's influence as a prominent politician could lead to interference with witnesses and evidence. The agency accused Kejriwal of attempting to sensationalize the case and disregarding court orders.
    • The CBI has obtained the necessary sanction to prosecute Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the Excise policy case, without any relief, and has filed a supplementary charge sheet against the AAP supremo, which will be considered by the Rouse Avenue court.
    • On Friday, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest and seeking bail in the CBI case related to the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam. The Court granted the CBI an additional week to file a counter affidavit.
    • The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi extended Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until August 27 in the CBI case concerning the excise policy. Kejriwal, also AAP national convenor, had previously been denied bail by the Supreme Court. The CM was first arrested by the ED on March 21 for a money laundering case connected to the Delhi excise policy scam.
    • Kejriwal, who is also the AAP national convenor, was arrested by the ED on March 21 in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
    • Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia wished jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a happy birthday, praising him for his fight against dictatorship in the country. The Aam Aadmi Party plans events to celebrate Kejriwal's birthday. Sisodia highlighted Kejriwal's commitment to democracy and refusal to bow down to dictators. Atishi described Kejriwal as a modern India revolutionary and expressed confidence in his eventual release from jail.
    • On Independence Day, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot praised the sacrifices made for India's freedom and honored the soldiers guarding the borders. He described Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "modern-day freedom fighter," lamenting that Kejriwal is imprisoned despite his efforts to combat poverty and illiteracy.
    • Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, played a vital role in supporting the Aam Aadmi Party during her husband's imprisonment. Manish Sisodia acknowledged her efforts in communicating Kejriwal's spirit and aiding in election campaigns. Despite her significant contributions, her political involvement is expected to decrease after Kejriwal's release.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, expressed sadness over the national flag not being hoisted at the CM residence due to his imprisonment. She criticised the "dictatorship" for imprisoning an elected leader but praised his unwavering patriotism. AAP minister Atishi defended Kejriwal, stating he was falsely accused. Kejriwal is in Tihar Jail for a money laundering case. Atishi called for continued fight against dictatorship on Independence Day.
    • Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, criticized the Centre on social media for not hoisting the national flag at the Chief Minister's residence on Independence Day. Her comments were a veiled attack on the central government, which she accused of stifling patriotism and undermining democratic principles.
    • The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest in the Delhi Excise scandal. Kejriwal, who seeks the quashing of his arrest, was denied interim relief by the Court but will have the matter heard again on August 23. Previously, the Delhi High Court had upheld the legality of his arrest but allowed him to seek relief from the trial court. Kejriwal, who was arrested on June 26 after previously being detained by the Enforcement Directorate in March, remains in judicial custody.
    • The Supreme Court planned to review Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against the Delhi High Court's validation of his CBI arrest in a corruption case concerning the excise policy scam on August 14. The bail plea will also be considered. The High Court previously noted that Kejriwal's influence could silence potential witnesses.
    • Manish Sisodia, the former Delhi deputy chief minister, has been released on bail after 17 months in Tihar Jail and is focusing on the upcoming state assembly polls. He discussed his jail experience, his family's challenges, and his openness to any party role. Sisodia highlighted AAP's resilience despite Kejriwal's imprisonment, emphasizing the party's unity.
    • Amid uncertainty over who will hoist the national flag on Independence Day in Delhi, the GAD stated that jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, cannot authorise Minister Atishi to do so on his behalf. The GAD deemed the CM's direction legally invalid and not in accordance with prison rules. It is awaiting further instructions from a higher authority. The LG office also stated they had not received any communication from the CM.
    • Delhi minister Gopal Rai instructed arrangements for Cabinet Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag at an Independence Day event, traditionally done by CM Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar Jail, faced resistance from the LG office and prison authorities, the latter calling his letter proposing the change an abuse of privilege.
    • A Delhi court gave the CBI 15 days to acquire the necessary sanctions to prosecute CM Arvind Kejriwal and AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak in a corruption case. The court set a deadline of August 27. The CBI has already received sanctions for the investigation. Pathak is a senior member of AAP and close to Kejriwal.
    • The Supreme Court on Monday postponed for six weeks the hearing on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging a Delhi High Court order. The High Court had upheld summons issued to Kejriwal in a criminal defamation case related to his retweet of an allegedly defamatory video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case and submitted a bail plea. This action follows the Delhi High Court dismissing his earlier petition contesting the arrest and advising him to seek bail from the trial court.
    • Manish Sisodia said "all our volunteers did not lose courage in adverse circumstances. Now we will soon come out of this crisis. Together with the people of Delhi, we will once again form a government with a huge majority under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal and will forfeit the deposit of the BJP."
    • The Supreme Court is set to hear Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging a Delhi High Court order upholding his summons in a criminal defamation case for retweeting a defamatory video circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in May 2018. The three-judge bench of justices will likely hear the matter, where Kejriwal admits he made a mistake by retweeting the video.
    • A day after his release on bail, AAP leader Manish Sisodia urged party workers to resist BJP's "dictatorship" and predicted that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would be free within 24 hours if the Opposition united. Speaking at the AAP headquarters, Sisodia criticized the delay in justice, praised the Supreme Court’s verdict, and accused the BJP of fabricating charges against AAP leaders. He compared the treatment of AAP leaders to that of terrorists and drug dealers, claiming they were unfairly targeted.
    • After 17 months in Tihar Jail, AAP leader Manish Sisodia was released on August 9. Following his release, he visited the Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and offered prayers at a Hanuman temple. Sisodia credited his freedom to the Constitution and expressed confidence that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, also jailed in the same case, would be released soon. He shared a moment with his wife over tea, marking it as his "first tea of an independent morning.
    • Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut responded to the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case related to Delhi's excise policy scam. Sisodia received bail after 17 months of imprisonment, which Raut remarked highlighted a misuse of the law and violation of Sisodia's rights.
    • The Supreme Court granted bail to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, a crucial figure in AAP's governance. His release was seen as a potential boost for the party before the Delhi elections. Key challenges included legal and procedural hurdles in reinstating Sisodia, with Kejriwal still in jail, affecting governance and administration.
    • Manish Sisodia, Delhi's former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, expressed support for chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, calling him "a symbol of honesty." Sisodia made these comments during his first rally after his release from jail.
    • The former Deputy CM was arrested by the CBI in February 2023 in connection with the alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
    • After the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, efforts to realign the Delhi government's operations centered around bringing back former deputy Manish Sisodia. His reappointment, while challenging, could restore governance stability. Constitutional experts affirmed Kejriwal's authority to recommend appointments, crucial as assembly elections approach next year.
    • Manish Sisodia of the AAP was granted bail by the Supreme Court after being in custody for 17 months without a trial in the excise policy scam. The court underscored the right to a speedy trial and ordered his release on a personal bond. Conditions were imposed, including surrendering his passport.
    • Atishi expressed her relief and gratitude for the decision, emphasising the triumph of truth and the impact of Sisodia's work on Delhi's education system. "Today, the truth has won, the students of Delhi have won," Atishi said with visible emotion. "He was put in jail because he provided good education to poor children."
    • A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, which had reserved its judgement on Sisodia's pleas on August 6, delivered the verdict. Sisodia, former deputy CM of Delhi, had sought bail on the ground that he has been in custody for 17 months and the trial against him has not yet started.
    • Manish Sisodia Bail SC Conditions: The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after 17 months in custody over alleged corruption in the Delhi excise policy. The court noted his prolonged detention as a violation of his right to a speedy trial. Sisodia must furnish a bond, surrender his passport, and attend a police station weekly.
    • The Delhi High Court queried the Enforcement Directorate about its challenge to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail, given he had already been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. The court pointed to the academic nature of the issue and stressed the need for proper scheduling by ED's counsel.
    • The Supreme Court ordered Delhi Police to reply by August 21 on Bibhav Kumar’s bail plea in the assault case involving AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. Kumar contested the Delhi High Court's bail denial, claiming his custody is unwarranted after the investigation has been completed. The apex court plans to hear the case on August 27.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has informed the lieutenant governor that cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag at the city government's Independence Day function on August 15. Kejriwal is currently in jail due to corruption and money laundering cases.
    • A Delhi court rejected BRS Leader K. Kavitha's default bail plea in the Delhi Excise Policy CBI case after her counsel withdrew it. The CBI had filed charges within the mandatory period. Her prior regular bail applications had been dismissed by both the trial court and the high court, prolonging her legal complications.
    • The Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his CBI arrest related to the Delhi excise policy case, deeming it justified. Kejriwal can approach the trial court for relief. The Supreme Court also questioned how probe agencies are inferring criminality from policy decisions, particularly regarding profit margins stated in the Delhi excise policy of 2021-22.
    • The Aam Aadmi Party announced its intention to contest all 36 assembly seats in Mumbai for the Maharashtra polls. Leader Preeti Sharma Menon criticized the BJP-Shinde Sena government for widespread corruption and failing to address crucial issues such as unemployment, inflation, and infrastructure. The AAP continues to be part of the INDI alliance for national-level elections.
    • The AAP chief was initially arrested by the Enforcement Directorate and taken into custody after he failed to appear in front of the probe agency for questioning in the Excise Policy scam case, ignoring his summons. The Central Bureau of Investigation then arrested Kejriwal from Tihar Jail on June 26, even as he was scheduled to remain in judicial custody till July 3 in association with the charge sheet filed by the ED.
    • The Delhi High Court was poised to decide on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his CBI arrest linked to the excise policy scam. Kejriwal's counsel claimed the arrest was unjustified, while the CBI argued he was involved in the scam. Kejriwal remained in jail for a related money laundering case.
    • Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Friday that the state government would provide free electricity to approximately 30,000 government schools. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance infrastructure facilities in the state. Reddy made this announcement while addressing a convention of teachers who have recently been promoted.
    • Taking cognisance of news reports on the deaths since January this year, Atishi said they "reportedly occurred due to health issues and malnutrition and indicates the lack of availability of requisite facilities to the inmates".
    • On May 16, AAP MP Swati Maliwal filed an FIR alleging that Delhi CM Kejriwal's former aide and personal assistant Bibhav Kumar "kicked, shoved and repeatedly slapped" her. Maliwal's accusations were layered with grim details. She claimed that Kumar kept kicking her pelvis, and the assault didn't stop even when she informed Kumar about her periods.
    • National pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung returned home to the news that his residence in Delhi's Khyber Pass would be demolished within two days. Declared illegal, the settlement is on land reportedly owned by the Ministry of Defence. Jung, who has lived there for 75 years, appealed for more time to vacate.
    • Bibhav Kumar had moved the Supreme Court with a plea on July 19 challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to not grant him a bail in the case. His plea was registered on July 24, and the case was listed for hearing on August 1, according to the Apex court's website. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal had accused Kumar of physically assaulting her, and filed a complaint with the Civil Lines police station in Delhi on May 16.
    • Leaders from the INDIA bloc gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest against the BJP-led Centre, demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose health is reportedly declining. They criticized the central government for allegedly suppressing opposition voices and for the recent deaths of three civil services aspirants in a flooded coaching center in Delhi.
    • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of being the "sutradhar" in the excise policy scam. The CBI claimed that Kejriwal signed the excise policy, circulated it to his colleagues, and received their signatures within a single day during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CBI also filed its final chargesheet against Kejriwal, stating that he was present at the time Vijay Nair brought a copy of the excise policy to be entered into a computer.
    • Recently, the Delhi High Court reserved the order on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Excise policy case. The Court also reserved the order on the issue of Kejriwal's plea for interim bail.
    • Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urged the people of Haryana to avenge her husband's arrest in a "false" case by ensuring AAP's win in the upcoming Assembly election. She claimed PM Modi is "jealous" of Kejriwal's work in Delhi and Punjab. She highlighted initiatives like improved schools, hospitals, and free electricity. She called on Haryana to support Kejriwal in the polls, emphasising it's about the state's honor.
    • Opposition parties blamed the AAP government and MCD for the death of three UPSC aspirants, while AAP accused the BJP for neglecting drainage for 15 years. Both parties demanded a transparent investigation and strict action against those responsible, amidst calls to address waterlogging and illegal commercial activities in basements.
    • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is being treated as a "political prisoner," alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday. The party claimed that Kejriwal's sugar levels had dangerously declined to 50 almost 34 times between June 3 and July 7.
    • The minister stated, "To ensure development in the villages of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had constituted the Delhi Rural Development Board. The main objective of this board is to ensure all kinds of basic services in the villages of Delhi."
    • The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in the excise policy case, to have two additional virtual meetings with his lawyers in a week from Tihar jail. Earlier today, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court had extended the CBI's judicial custody of CM Kejriwal till August 8 in the CBI case related to Delhi excise policy scam.
    • The INDIA bloc of opposition parties will hold a rally on July 30 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to address concerns regarding the health of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in Tihar Jail. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claims the BJP is "conspiring to kill" Kejriwal in jail, pointing to his medical report that indicates his sugar levels had dropped 26 times between June 3 and July 7.
    • The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody until August 8 in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam. This decision follows the expiration of Kejriwal's previous judicial custody, which was initially set to conclude today. Earlier, the same court had extended his judicial custody in the CBI case linked to the Delhi Excise policy until July 25.
    • A Delhi court has extended former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's jail custody in the excise policy case till July 26. Others accused in the matter will continue to stay imprisoned with the Aam Aadmi Party leader.
    • AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused BJP of endangering Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health in Tihar jail, citing medical reports showing potential risks. Singh claimed BJP is manipulating Kejriwal's diet to harm him, alleging a conspiracy to kill. AAP criticised LG Saxena's communication insinuating Kejriwal's self-induced sickness and accused BJP of a sinister plan to endanger the leader's life, pointing to reports of Kejriwal's alleged deliberate low-calorie intake and refusal of insulin.
    • AAP criticized LG Saxena's remarks on Kejriwal's health in jail since March 21 for money laundering. Despite home-cooked food, insulin refusal caused sugar drops below 50 mg/dL. Sanjay Singh accused BJP of endangering Kejriwal. Political accusations about Kejriwal's health in custody continue amidst bail and judicial custody updates.
    • The Delhi chief minister, who is also the AAP national convenor, is currently in judicial custody in an excise policy-related case. The AAP has promised free electricity for the domestic category, opening of mohalla clinics and free medical treatment, free education, Rs 1,000 per month for every woman in Haryana and employment for youngsters.
    • Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena alleges Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal isn't adhering to prescribed medical diet and medications in Tihar jail. Kejriwal's health is a concern due to alleged low calorie intake and insulin irregularities. AAP accuses BJP of harming Kejriwal. Discrepancies in blood sugar readings raise further medical concerns. LG urges compliance.
    • The AAP last Tuesday announced it will contest all 90 Assembly seats in Haryana, the state currently ruled by the BJP. Though the AAP has contested several elections in Haryana, it is yet to taste electoral success.
    • The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for more virtual meetings with his lawyers, contested by both the Enforcement Directorate and Tihar jail authorities. Kejriwal's counsel argued he needed additional meetings for a fair trial in the face of numerous cases, while the authorities maintained the current rules were sufficient.
    • The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the CBI in the Excise Policy money laundering case, as well as on his interim bail. The court has scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Kejriwal's senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued that his arrest was unwarranted, describing it as an "insurance arrest" despite favorable release orders in related cases.
    • Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, represented by senior counsel Abhishek Singhvi, argued before the Delhi High Court that his arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam was unjustified and termed it an "insurance arrest." Singhvi emphasized Kejriwal's entitlement to bail, citing previous release orders in his favor under stringent provisions.
    • The Delhi High Court has listed a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case involving the alleged excise scam. The ED argued that the trial court's order was "perverse", "one-sided" and "wrong-sided" and that the findings were based on irrelevant facts. Kejriwal, who was arrested by the ED and the CBI in March and June, argued that discretionary orders of bail cannot be set aside merely on "perceptions and fanciful imagination" of the prosecution.
    • Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Earlier, Soren also had meetings with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, as well as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. Soren recently won a floor test in the State Assembly after being sworn in for the third time following legal issues.
    • A day after the AAP claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had lost 8.5 kg in prison, Tihar jail sources on Monday said he had only lost 2 kg. The jail authorities also mentioned that he was being regularly monitored by a medical board from AIIMS.
    • The protest, led by BJP Lok Sabha member from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, took place in front of a 220 KV grid sub-station. Workers were also seen protesting against the Delhi government in the Chandni Chowk area.
    • Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal faces severe health risks in custody. AAP says BJP's fake case is causing Kejriwal’s 8.5 kg weight loss and five hypoglycemic episodes, leading to stroke risk concerns. AAP’s Atishi highlights inadequate medical care and consultations with experts, warning BJP of lack of forgiveness by the country or God if anything adverse happens.
    • AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP and the Central government of endangering Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's life while in custody, claiming Kejriwal lost 8.5 kg and experienced dangerously low blood sugar levels multiple times. Singh emphasized the urgent need for medical attention for Kejriwal, warning of potential serious health consequences if he remains in jail. In response, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva dismissed these claims, alleging that AAP exaggerates Kejriwal's health issues for political gain, citing instances where Kejriwal did not seek medical treatment despite being granted bail.
    • The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday in connection with a case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. In response, Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserted that actions will be taken against all corrupt individuals, irrespective of their political affiliations.
    • Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has claimed that the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case is part of a strategy to eradicate the AAP. Singh asserts that this move is politically motivated and intended to end Kejriwal's career, attributing it to directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • The Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail in a money laundering case by the ED, acknowledging his prolonged detention. Kejriwal, however, remains in jail pending bail in another case by the CBI. Conditions of his release include staying away from his office, limiting official actions to LG's approval, avoiding case-related comments, and not interacting with witnesses or files. The court stressed fair treatment of evidence by authorities and left decisions on his official role to Kejriwal.
    • The Delhi High Court denied bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal at the CM's residence on May 13. An FIR was lodged on May 16, leading to Kumar's arrest on May 18 under various IPC sections. Previously denied bail, a chargesheet is expected by July 16 as per police statements.
    • Supreme Court while granting interim bail to Kejriwal in the ED case observed that the Delhi Chief Minister has suffered incarceration of 90 days and it's conscious that he is an elected leader. The top court had reserved the verdict on Kejriwal's plea on May 17.
    • A Delhi Court extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody in a CBI case linked to the Delhi Excise policy until July 25th. This decision followed the Supreme Court granting interim bail to Kejriwal earlier in the day in a money laundering case filed by the ED related to the same excise policy scam.
    • Advocate Vivek Jain, counsel for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, celebrated the occasion and posted on social media platform X. He said, "There are many issues of law with which the Supreme Court was grappling. One of the issues was the necessity."
    • Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision, Delhi Minister Atishi sharply criticised the BJP's handling of Kejriwal's legal matters. She stated, "BJP knew that he (Arvind Kejriwal) has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court, they know that he will get bail by the Supreme Court too. That is why, they hatched another conspiracy and the day on which the bail hearing was scheduled to come up before the Supreme Court, they made CBI arrest Arvind Kejriwal a day before that."
    • Arvind Kejriwal Supreme Court: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court of India in the Enforcement Directorate's case related to the excise policy case. The court referred the matter to a larger bench and addressed questions on ED's arrest based on mere interrogation. However, Kejriwal remains under judicial custody in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case. The court ruled that mere interrogation does not allow arrest and framed three questions regarding the policy of arrest.
    • Arvind Kejriwal case: The Supreme Court granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail in the money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam. However, he remains in custody due to a separate CBI case. His petition challenging his ED arrest was referred to a larger bench for a broader legal review on arrest necessity and proportionality in ED cases.
    • Arvind Kejriwal Bail: The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case following his plea challenging the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Kejriwal had surrendered on June 2 as per court orders.
    • The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's challenge against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy corruption case, initiated following a CBI probe into alleged irregularities.
    • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of India has criticised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for unresolved issues of water scarcity and garbage in the city. Vaishnaw criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for making false promises of cleaning the city, providing drinking water, and closing drainages, but failing to do so. Vaishnaw also criticized Kejriwal's liquor policy, which he said messed up the entire government system and raised questions about his work ethic and responsibility.
    • The Delhi High Court set a hearing for September 9 on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging summonses from the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. The court granted the CM four more weeks to respond. Kejriwal's counsel requested additional time citing changes in circumstances and lack of a proper legal interview. The petition questions the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging bias in the electoral process.
    • Delhi CM Kejriwal allegedly used excise scam funds for a Goa stay. ED's charge sheet reveals Rs 100 crore kickbacks, July 12 production warrant, seized devices, involvement of Vinod Chauhan, Chanpreet Singh, BRS leader K Kavitha, the 2022 Goa elections, March arrest, Manish Sisodia’s influence, fake documentation, GoM policy issues, arm-twisting firms, and quid pro quo.
    • AAP MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar and former Delhi minister Raj Kumar Anand joined the BJP, criticizing Delhi's lack of development and alleging corruption in the AAP government. Anand, a Dalit leader, accused CM Kejriwal of neglecting Dalit issues. They praised PM Modi's leadership, signaling dissatisfaction with AAP's governance.
    • Kejriwal stated that the argument raised by the ED that 'irrelevant materials have been considered' will not only be tantamount to dictating to the Court as to the course to be adopted but also demonstrate an element of arrogance that has crept into the mind of this particular investigating agency.
    • AAP's Pankaj Gupta accuses Centre of conspiracy over ED charge sheet in excise policy scam. Delhi CM Kejriwal summoned by court. ED alleges Kejriwal as key conspirator. AAP leader questions ED's findings.
    • A Delhi court acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate's seventh supplementary chargesheet in the excise policy "scam" money laundering case, summoning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for July 12. The chargesheet alleges Kejriwal's involvement as a key conspirator, leading to his arrest on March 21.
    • The Delhi High Court has reserved the order on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, who sought to have his arrest by the Delhi Police declared illegal. The decision came after Justice Neena Bansal Krishna heard arguments from both sides.
    • The Delhi High Court has requested Tihar Jail authorities to respond to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for additional virtual meetings with his lawyers. Kejriwal, arrested in Delhi excise scam cases, has challenged a trial court's order rejecting his request for two additional meetings per week with his lawyers via video conference. The jail authorities have been allowed two meetings per week.
    • Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy against her husband. She claimed that Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case was based on false allegations from TDP MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy. Sunita Kejriwal alleged that Reddy changed his statement to implicate Kejriwal after his son was arrested and denied bail.
    • CBI counsel Advocate DP Singh further added that we will brief the Supreme Court about some new developments that took place after June 4, which led us to arrest Arvind Kejriwal.
    • Delhi Court extended ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s custody till July 15 in the CBI Excise Policy case. The CBI and ED allege irregularities and money laundering, with false entries made to evade detection. Sisodia, arrested on February 26, 2023, resigned two days later. CM Kejriwal is also under investigation, following Lt. Governor’s recommendation for a CBI probe.
    • NCW chief Rekha Sharma visited Hathras to meet the women injured in the tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. Videos surfaced showing Sharma at the site with someone holding an umbrella for her. Reacting to one such post, Mahua Moitra tweeted, "She’s too busy holding up her boss's pajamas," targeting Sharma, who is often accused of working in favour of the BJP-led NDA government. Rekha Sharma responded to Moitra's remarks by calling her a "troll." "She is not interested in her work but just trolling people, and I don't give my time to trollers," Sharma said.
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