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Who is Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal

About Arvind Kejriwal

Who is Arvind Kejriwal

Who is Arvind Kejriwal?
Arvind Kejriwal is a former bureaucrat turned politician and the current Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi. Known for his grassroots activism, the Right to Information (RTI) movement, and governance reforms, Kejriwal is the founder and national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party established in 2012 focusing on anti-corruption and government transparency. He came into the limelight after receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006.
 
Education
Arvind Kejriwal was born on August 16, 1968, in Siwani, Haryana. He completed his schooling from Campus School in Hisar and graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the
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Kejriwal seeks explanation as Meta restricts social media account in India

Kejriwal claimed company officials did not provide any reason for the restriction or explain how it could be removed, while emails sent by him had received only routine acknowledgements

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing Siam to withdraw report on ethanol

The AAP chief claimed the government was promoting ethanol under US pressure, while the BJP cited SIAM's clarification to reject allegations of misinformation over E20 fuel quality

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Police stops Kejriwal, AAP leaders' march to PM residence over E20 fuel

Kejriwal, along with former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, AAP leader Jasmine Shah and other party leaders, sat on the road after being stopped by the police

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

E20 debate shifts into high gear amid protests and political heat

The AAP plans a march to the Prime Minister's residence tomorrow as opposition parties step up protests against blended petrol, Archis Mohan writes

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal to march to PM's residence on Aug 4 on E20 petrol issue

Addressing a "National Town Hall Against E20" at the Constitution Club of India here, Kejriwal said he would start the march at 12 noon on Tuesday with 100 volunteers.

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Rising costs, lower mileage: Citizens air E20 concerns at AAP town hall

Addressing the townhall, the former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanded that consumers should have the option to choose between regular petrol and E20 at fuel stations

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Kejriwal demands choice between E20, pure petrol; announces march on Aug 4

Kejriwal demanded that consumers be allowed to choose between E20 and regular petrol at fuel stations, and demanded lower prices for E20 mixed petrol, and a cut in petrol prices

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

PM's fast-track court announcement ignores protesters' key demand: Kejriwal

Kejriwal said Modi did not mention incidents of students being injured during the protest march on Monday in his message to the youth

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Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Kejriwal seeks meeting with PM over E20 fuel; demands pure petrol option

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has sought a meeting with PM Modi, urging the government to offer consumers a choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Kejriwal seeks 'stricter' action in Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case

The AAP chief said the alleged embezzlement in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation case warrants stronger action, claiming people want the accused to face the harshest punishment

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Kejriwal to seek automakers' written assurances on E20 fuel, to write to PM

Kejriwal also said that he would write to PM Modi regarding the 'strong protest' by people against ethanol blending and would urge him that the fuel be made optional

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Education system has fallen into hands of mafia: Kejriwal amid NEET row

'The country's education system has completely fallen into the clutches of the mafia', said former Delhi chief minister

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

ED party wiped out: Kejriwal thanks Punjab voters as AAP sweeps civic polls

Kejriwal also said that AAP's dominance in the Punjab Civic Polls 2026 is an answer to the narrative being pushed by the "ED Party"

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Delhi HC lists CBI plea in excise policy case for May 25 after bench change

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, as it ruled that the case was wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny

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Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, Sisodia in criminal contempt case

Justice Sharma had asserted that the former Delhi chief minister "orchestrated a calculated campaign" of vilification against her on social media instead of pursuing his legal remedies

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Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Delhi HC assigns excise policy case to Justice Manoj Jain after row

The Delhi High Court reassigned the excise policy case involving AAP leaders after Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings over social media posts

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Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 12:59 AM IST

Excise case: Justice Sharma takes contempt action against Kejriwal, Sisodia

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against AAP leaders over alleged social media attacks linked to the excise policy case

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Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Kejriwal calls on Gen Z to demand accountability on NEET paper leak

Kejriwal alleged that several such incidents had taken place in states ruled by the BJP

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Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Kejriwal questions PM Modi over austerity appeal, cites economy concerns

Kejriwal also said the obvious reason behind the austerity measures suggested by Modi was the ongoing war between America and Iran, but 'there could be some other reason too'

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Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

The recusal question: Arvind Kejriwal plea sharpens bias vs duty debate

Kejriwal's recusal plea against a Delhi HC judge highlighted gaps in India's uncodified framework governing judicial bias and impartiality

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 12:13 AM IST