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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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LG Saxena, Kejriwal clash over civic issues as Delhi polls approach

In response to Kejriwal's tweet, Saxena said in the letter, Thankfully, even after 10 years, your eyes opened to the miserable conditions and hellish civic amenities' prevailing in Delhi

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Delhi polls: Kejriwal aids women, elderly in welfare schemes registration

However, Kejriwal recently announced that the amount would be raised to Rs 2,100 if his party returned to power for a third consecutive term after the assembly elections, due in February

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 5:39 PM IST

Newsmakers of 2024: The Indian personalities who dominated the headlines

From political leaders like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi to icons like Ratan Tata and Diljit Dosanjh, the newsmakers of 2024 left a lasting mark across politics, business, and entertainment

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Kejriwal didn't do anything for women in last 10 years: Assembly LoP Gupta

Gupta also cited the example of Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's alleged assault case and further said that many of AAP MLAs have not even been nice to their wives

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 8:16 AM IST

Kejriwal slams Centre after Delhi tableau excluded from Republic Day parade

Kejriwal also slammed the BJP, saying Delhi being the national capital, its tableau should be included in the Republic Day parade every year

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

Registration for women, elderly welfare schemes to start tomorrow: Kejriwal

Earlier, Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students. He stated that under this scholarship scheme

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

AAP rejects claims of LG granting sanction to ED to prosecute Kejriwal

Atishi claimed reports about LG granting prosecution sanction are being spread solely to "mislead people and divert attention from real issues"

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 10:01 PM IST

Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar scholarship amid row over Amit Shah's remarks

Amid controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, pledging support for Dalit students pursuing studies abroad

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 3:17 PM IST

Kejriwal announces Ambedkar scheme for free foreign education for Dalits

Under the scheme, any Dalit student from Delhi will be able to receive education in foreign universities. If they get admission in any such university, the Delhi government will bear the entire cost

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 3:16 PM IST

Excise policy case: BJP Delhi chief accuses Kejriwal of being 'kingpin'

Sachdeva's statement comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to prosecute Kejriwal

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

On December 5, the Enforcement Directorate sought permission for sanction of prosecution against Arvind Kejriwal

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

JDU leaders accuse Kejriwal of sidelining Dalits, backward classes

Kejriwal has had links with an organisation known for its stand against reservation, joined hands with the Congress after swearing to never ally with it, hates people from Bihar and poorvanchal

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 3:39 PM IST

MCD approves Rs 25 crore fund for 2025 Delhi polls; to set up 13,000 booths

Delhi Assembly polls: The MCD is tasked with setting up 13,033 polling booths at 2,538 locations, with each booth allocated a budget of Rs 19,450

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

Delhi elections 2025: Complete list of welfare schemes announced by AAP

Delhi polls: The 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections for all 70 constituencies are likely to take place by February 2025

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 4:00 PM IST

AAP protests near BJP office over Shah's Ambedkar remark, demands action

AAP volunteers and leaders tried to march towards the BJP headquarters on DDU Marg but were stopped by police personnel deployed heavily on the barricaded road

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:07 PM IST

Ahead of Delhi polls, Kejriwal announces free treatment for senior citizens

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal announces free treatment for those aged 60 years and above under the Sanjeevani Yojana if AAP retains power

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 5:13 PM IST

Delhi LG urges Atishi to table pending CAG reports, says 'deliberate lapse'

LG VK Saxena called the lapse 'conscious and deliberate' and recommended a special Assembly session on December 19 or 20 to address the issue

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 4:08 PM IST

Milestone in Delhi model: Kejriwal to make announcement for senior citizens

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi while campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls said that the party's national Kejriwal is the only leader in the history of Delhi who worked for the poor people

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

Kejriwal only leader in history of Delhi who works for poor people: Atishi

During her poll campaign in the Tilak Nagar area of the national capital she highlighted the works done by the AAP government

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:24 AM IST

Will prove costly: AAP accuses Nadda of calling UP, Bihar people Rohingya

If you will call people of UP and Bihar as Rohingyas, who have been living here for 40-50 years if you want to remove their names from voter list, then would I not raise my voice? AAP MP Sanjay said

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 8:20 AM IST