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Kejriwal's ex-allies blame his shift from alternative politics for defeat

The Aam Aadmi Party's loss in the Delhi polls on Saturday triggered sharp reactions from Arvind Kejriwal's former colleagues in the party and in the 2011 India Against Corruption movement who blamed his "shift" from the idea of providing an alternative politics for the defeat. They also accused Kejriwal of shattering the dreams of those who supported the anti-graft movement. Maharashtra based activist Anna Hazare, who led the 2011 anti-corruption movement for a Jan Lokpal bill that brought the then ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to the negotiation table blamed the liquor scam for AAP's defeat. Hazare, who was against forming a political party, parted ways with his protege Kejriwal after he formed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012 following the movement. "With the liquor policy issue came money and they drowned in it. The (AAP's) image was tarnished. People saw him (Arvind Kejriwal) talking about clean character and then about liquor," he told reporters in Ralegan Siddhi .

Kejriwal's ex-allies blame his shift from alternative politics for defeat
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 8:59 PM IST

Delhi election result: Kumar Vishwas blames Arvind Kejriwal for AAP's defeat in Delhi

Poet and former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas blames Arvind Kejriwal for party's defeat in Delhi.

Icon YoutubeDelhi election result: Kumar Vishwas blames Arvind Kejriwal for AAP's defeat in Delhi
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 7:09 PM IST

Punjab-Haryana HC quashes FIRs against Kumar Vishwas, Tajinderpal Bagga

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday quashed two separate FIRs registered against former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab Police. While Vishwas was booked by the Rupnagar Police in Punjab over his alleged inflammatory statements against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, Bagga was booked on charges of making provocative statements, promoting enmity and criminal intimidation at Mohali in April. Senior counsel Chetal Mittal said that Justice Anoop Chitkara ordered the quashing of the FIRs. After the pronouncement of the verdict, Vishwas thanked the judiciary and admirers. In a tweet, BJP leader Bagga said, Satyamev Jayate Big slap on @ArvindKejriwal Face. Punjab High court Quashed FIR against Me & Me & @DrKumarVishwas.

Punjab-Haryana HC quashes FIRs against Kumar Vishwas, Tajinderpal Bagga
Updated On : 12 Oct 2022 | 1:20 PM IST

Police intercept AAP MLA, supporters outside Kumar Vishwas' residence

After the police stopped him, Balyan, the MLA from Delhi's Uttam Nagar, said he wanted to meet Vishwas to feed him sweets as the AAP is all set to form the government in Punjab

Police intercept AAP MLA, supporters outside Kumar Vishwas' residence
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 5:47 PM IST

Centre gives Kumar Vishwas a 'Y' category security with CRPF cover

Under the 'Y' category security, Vishwas will be protected by four personal security officers round the clock

Centre gives Kumar Vishwas a 'Y' category security with CRPF cover
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 6:29 PM IST

'Man they call 'terrorist' built 12,430 smart classrooms,' says Kejriwal

Amid allegations of harbouring separatist ideas in Punjab, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the man they called "terrorist" has built 12,430 smart classrooms in government schools in Delhi.

'Man they call 'terrorist' built 12,430 smart classrooms,' says Kejriwal
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 6:12 PM IST

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal on Vishwas' accusation

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal termed as "laughable" allegations by Kumar Vishwas that he has made separatist comments, saying he must be the "world's sweetest terrorist" who builds schools and hospitals.

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal on Vishwas' accusation
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

If I was a terrorist, why was there no action from govt agencies: Kejriwal

Terming allegations levelled against him by former party leader Kumar Vishwas 'Comedy', Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal describes himself as "world's sweetest terrorist who builds roads and hospitals.

If I was a terrorist, why was there no action from govt agencies: Kejriwal
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 3:23 PM IST

Centre likely to provide security to Kumar Vishwas after reviewing it

The central government is reviewing the security of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas and may give him protection through a central agency, official sources said on Friday.

Centre likely to provide security to Kumar Vishwas after reviewing it
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 1:57 PM IST

Mulayam wants Kumar Vishwas to join Samajwadi Party: Uday Prata

Samajwadi Party founder and patron Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday sent feelers to former AAP leader and poet Kumar Vishwas to join his party.

Mulayam wants Kumar Vishwas to join Samajwadi Party: Uday Prata
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 1:38 AM IST

AAP to align with Left in Rajasthan, removes Vishwas as state in-charge

AAP would fight a majority of the 200 seats in Rajasthan polls and was hopeful the Left would settle for 20-25 seats

AAP to align with Left in Rajasthan, removes Vishwas as state in-charge
Updated On : 11 Apr 2018 | 3:43 PM IST

Vishwas hits out at AAP leadership, says coterie can't run party

Poet-turned-politician Vishwas in the TV show listed out several instances in the recent past when he was sidelined by the party leadership

Vishwas hits out at AAP leadership, says coterie can't run party
Updated On : 06 Jan 2018 | 8:14 PM IST

Kumar Vishwas at centre of conspiracies to topple Kejriwal govt: AAP

Vishwas had yesterday alleged that he was punished for saying the truth about Kejriwal's decisions and that he accepted his "martyrdom

Kumar Vishwas at centre of conspiracies to topple Kejriwal govt: AAP
Updated On : 04 Jan 2018 | 10:31 PM IST

Kumar Vishwas talks of Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav's return to AAP

Vishwas is also considered one of the strong contenders for three Rajya sabha seats of Delhi

Kumar Vishwas talks of Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav's return to AAP
Updated On : 04 Dec 2017 | 10:55 AM IST

Kumar Vishwas slams at AAP's 'palace politics', posters call him 'traitor'

AAP Delhi convenor Dilip Pandey accused Vishwas of being 'silent' on the 'transgressions' of the BJP

Kumar Vishwas slams at AAP's 'palace politics', posters call him 'traitor'
Updated On : 17 Jun 2017 | 6:45 PM IST

Posters against 'traitor' Kumar Vishwas outside AAP office

The posters also thanked AAP leader Dilip Pandey saying he spoke 'truth' about Vishwas

Posters against 'traitor' Kumar Vishwas outside AAP office
Updated On : 17 Jun 2017 | 3:21 PM IST

Why are you silent on Vasundhara Raje, AAP leader asks Kumar Vishwas

For attacking the Congress but remaining silent on Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje of the BJP

Why are you silent on Vasundhara Raje, AAP leader asks Kumar Vishwas
Updated On : 14 Jun 2017 | 9:32 PM IST

Co-Founder Kumar Vishwas accuses AAP leaders of conspiring against him

Vishwas has declined to join any other political party

Co-Founder Kumar Vishwas accuses AAP leaders of conspiring against him
Updated On : 02 May 2017 | 6:28 PM IST

Kumar Vishwas gets bail in two cases

Both the cases were lodged in Gauriganj area of Amethi, from where he had contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election

Kumar Vishwas gets bail in two cases
Updated On : 23 Jul 2016 | 7:47 PM IST