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Delhi excise case: Court exempts Kejriwal, Sisodia from appearing in person

A Delhi court on Friday exempted former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak from personally appearing in a excise case as they were campaigning for upcoming assembly elections. Special judge Kaveri Baweja allowed the reprieve after the three AAP leaders said they were unable to personally appear in court as they were "actively engaged" in campaigning for the elections. "In view of the above said submissions, personal appearance of the applicants are exempted for today only through counsel... The case is adjourned to February 3, 2025," the judge said. The money laundering case stems from a CBI case lodged after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recommended a probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy. According to the CBI and the ED, irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy and undue favours were extended to the licence holders. The Delhi government implemented the policy on

UP CM Yogi should 'guide' Amit Shah to fix Delhi law and order: Kejriwal

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should "guide" Union Home Minister Amit Shah about how to improve law and order and eliminate gangsters in Delhi, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday. Adityanath, in back-to-back to election rallies in Delhi on Thursday, slammed Kejriwal over a host of issues, alleging the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) settled Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in Okhla and other parts of the city. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal claimed that Adityanath said in Delhi that he improved law and order and eliminated gangsters in Uttar Pradesh. "Yogi said a very good thing yesterday. He said law and order has collapsed in Delhi. I hundred per cent agree with him. There are 11 big groups of gangsters in Delhi, who are openly operating, dividing the city into 11 sections," Kejriwal said. He further charged that the gangs are openly demanding ransoms of crores of rupees from traders and women find it difficult to go out of their houses, adding that ...

Pure politics behind removal of security cover, says Arvind Kejriwal

A day after Punjab Police personnel deployed in the security of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal were withdrawn, the former Delhi chief minister on Friday dubbed it as "pure politics". "I regret that personal security has been politicised," he said addressing a press conference here. His remarks also came after the AAP chief alleged that the police allowed a rival candidate's men to attack his car on Thursday on the orders of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Delhi Police dismissed the claim. At the press conference on Friday, Kejriwal also took a dig at the BJP and Shah over the law and order situation in Delhi due to the activities of gangsters. Kejriwal said that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who claims to have eliminated gangsters in his state, should give tips to Shah on how to rein in Delhi's gangsters. The AAP chief said "pure politics" was behind the move to "withdraw his security cover". There should not be any politics at least over personal safety and security,

Delhi Assembly polls: Kejriwal promises to end unemployment within 5 yrs

With voting in Delhi assembly elections less than two weeks away, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday vowed to eliminate unemployment in the national capital within the next five years. In a video message, the former Delhi chief minister emphasised his focus on employment. "My top priority will be to provide employment to our youths. Our team is drafting a detailed plan to address the issue of unemployment," he said. Highlighting his government's track record, Kejriwal claimed the AAP government in Punjab provided 48,000 government jobs in less than two years and facilitated over three lakh private-sector jobs for youths. "We know how to create employment and our intentions are honest. With people's support, we will eliminate unemployment from Delhi in the next five years," he asserted. The polling in Delhi assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with results to be declared on February 8. The AAP is in pursuit of a third consecutive term in the city, but it .

Delhi will not tolerate your hooliganism: Kejriwal slams Amit Shah

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh also alleged that the BJP, fearing defeat, is harassing AAP workers in Delhi using police

Delhi elections 2025 highlights: Arvind Kejriwal releases 7-point 'manifesto' for middle class

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Cong's Ajay Maken alleges scam worth Rs 382 crore by AAP government

Maken made serious allegations against Kejriwal, claiming that the additional expenditure on three hospitals, which has been revealed in CAG reports, was the reason they were stopped from being tabled

BJP MP Parvesh Verma files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Kejriwal, Mann

Delhi election: Parvesh Verma accused AAP leaders of influencing voters through the distribution of CCTV cameras from Chinese manufacturers, liquor, and cash

Middle class a victim of 'tax terrorism': Kejriwal ahead of Budget session

Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the pivotal role of the middle class in driving the Indian economy, lamenting their exploitation for tax purposes without adequate support

BJP misusing police to derail AAP campaign, intimidate voters: Kejriwal

AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged Wednesday the BJP is using the city police to disrupt his party's poll campaign and intimidate voters ahead of the February 5 assembly elections. "All the Delhi Police is with the BJP. No one is there for the security and safety of the people. One of the SHOs told me they get direct instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs to disrupt our rallies," Kejriwal told a press conference, also addressed by Chief Minister Atishi and senior party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj. The people of Delhi will have to stand together and give the BJP a strong reply, Kejriwal said. "I am afraid voters might be stopped from casting their votes this time." Kejriwal claimed the BJP faces a "historic defeat" in Delhi and that is why its workers are resorting to hooliganism with the support of police. "Police are facilitating the BJP's campaign and supporting their workers who are disrupting AAP's poll efforts," he said. Atishi

Defamation case: SC asks BJP leader to reply on Atishi, Kejriwal plea

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted six weeks to a Delhi BJP leader to respond to a plea of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal against an order that refused to quash a defamation case against them over their alleged remarks on deletion of the voters' names. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti adjourned the hearing after the counsel for complainant Rajiv Babbar sought more time to file his response. On September 30, last year, the apex court while issuing notice to Babbar stayed the proceedings before the trial court. Babbar said he did not file the complaint in an individual capacity but as the authorised representative of the BJP, a political party, while bringing on record a January 16, 2019 authorisation letter in support of his claim. Previously, senior advocate Sonia Mathur, representing Babbar, submitted the alleged statements were defamatory in nature as they lowered the party's credibility amongst voters. On the other hand, senior

'Raavan came as golden deer': AAP, BJP spar over Arvind Kejriwal's remark

AAP and BJP are at odds over Arvind Kejriwal's remark, comparing BJP leaders to 'Raavan in disguise of a golden deer', leading to a political clash just weeks before Delhi Assembly polls

BJP's manifesto 'dangerous', will stop free education in schools: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country". He alleged that the party plans to shut free education in government schools and dismantle free health services, including the Mohalla Clinics, if voted to power. In a press conference, Kejriwal accused the BJP of revealing its "true intentions" in the manifesto and warned voters against supporting the party. "If the BJP comes to power, they will stop free education, end free health facilities and make it difficult for the poor to survive in Delhi. This is a direct attack on the welfare of the common man," he said. Kejriwal further appealed to people not to vote for the BJP, claiming that their policies would jeopardise the future of the country and adversely impact the lives of Delhi's poor. "The BJP's Sankalp Patra is a blueprint for closing government schools and Mohalla Clinics, which have been a lifeline for many," he added. The BJP is yet to respond

Delhi BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal of unlawfully influencing voters

The complaint filed by Sandeep Singh, the election agent of Verma, alleged that the ruling party had "unlawfully distributed chairs" to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA)

Employment for Delhi's youths to be my top priority in next term: Kejriwal

If the AAP is voted to power in Delhi again, his top priority would be to provide employment opportunities to youngsters, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. Addressing a "janasabha" in the Vishwas Nagar Assembly constituency ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, Kejriwal said, "The biggest work I am going to do is on employment. I will arrange employment for our youngsters. Providing employment to our youngsters will be my top priority." During his address, the AAP national convenor also highlighted the achievements of his party's government in Delhi over the last 10 years, including providing free electricity, water and quality healthcare to people, as well as improving the condition of government schools. "We are providing free electricity, water, healthcare and good government education. You can call your relatives in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana, and ask if they get zero electricity bills," Kejriwal said. The former Delhi chief minis

Delhi Elections 2025: AAP vs BJP vs Cong- Who promised what? A comparison

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi is scheduled for February 5, with vote counting set for February 8

Delhi elections: 719 candidates in fray as nomination withdrawal ends today

Delhi Assembly elections: The Delhi polls will take place in a single phase on February 5, and the vote counting will be held on February 8

Delhi polls: Kejriwal, wife Sunita, Atishi, Punjab CM to campaign for AAP

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Singh Mann, are among the party's star campaigners for the upcoming Assembly polls in the national capital, party leaders said on Sunday. The list of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 40 star campaigners includes all the party MPs from Delhi and Punjab, including Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh, as well as former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. The list also features the speaker of the outgoing Delhi Assembly, Ram Niwas Goel, and MLAs Dilip Pandey, Gulab Singh and Rituraj Jha -- all of whom have been denied poll tickets this time. All the ministers in the outgoing AAP government, including Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Raghuvinder Shokeen, Imran Hussain and Mukesh Ahlawat, too are the party's star campaigners for the polls. The 70-member Delhi Assembly is scheduled to go to polls on February 5 and the results are set to be declared on Februar

Kejriwal proposes joint housing scheme with Centre for Delhi govt employees

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said Sunday he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposing a joint housing scheme for government employees, particularly sanitation workers, in Delhi, which votes in assembly election on February 5. Kejriwal told a press conference here, he has urged the prime minister to provide land on "highly subsidised" rates to the Delhi government where it can build houses for the employees, who can pay easy installments during the last phase of their service periods. Highlighting the hardships faced by government employees especially Safai Karmcharis post-retirement, Kejriwal said he proposed the joint housing scheme to ensure they lived comfortably and with dignity. The proposed scheme can be piloted with employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) before being extended to all government employees across Delhi, Kejriwal said. The AAP supremo is contesting the February 5 Assembly polls from New Delhi ...

Delhi never seen poll campaign when 'murderous attack' attempted: Kejriwal

A day after an alleged attack on his vehicle during election canvassing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his life was dedicated to the country, but asserted Delhi has never witnessed such campaigning when a "murderous attack" was attempted on a former chief minister. The AAP has alleged that New Delhi BJP candidate Parvesh Verma's "goons" attacked Kejriwal during campaigning in the constituency on Saturday. "The people of Delhi have never witnessed such campaigning and violence in which a murderous attack was attempted on a former chief minister. This is their way of campaigning because they are badly losing," Kejriwal said, targeting the BJP. He also laughed off Verma's claim that Kejriwal is going to lose the New Delhi seat by 20,000 votes. "Let him live in dreams for some days," he told the media. Kejriwal also said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a housing scheme for government employees, proposing the Delhi government will build houses if the ..