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Who is Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal

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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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Despite BJP's 4-engine govt, daughters not safe: AAP on minor's death

The minor girl's body was found stuffed inside a suitcase in northeast Delhi's Nehru Vihar on Saturday, with police suspecting sexual assault based on initial medical observations

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Updated On : 08 Jun 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold protest against AAP government in Punjab

Dallewal said the effigies of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal will be burnt at all district headquarters in Punjab

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 10:33 PM IST

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal seeks NOC for passport renewal

Kejriwal's counsel told the court that his passport expired in 2018 and he has moved the application seeking its renewal for 10 year

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Updated On : 29 May 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

AAP launches mission MCD for 2027 polls, targets sweeping majority

With over two years still to go, AAP has shifted into mission mode for the 2027 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, setting its sights on forming a huge majority in the civic body

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Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 6:47 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal launches AAP's student wing 'ASAP' to shape future leaders

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal launched the party's new student wing 'ASAP' to engage youth nationwide, promoting alternative politics focused on governance, education, and development

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Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

Mainstream parties' communal politics root cause of all issues: Kejriwal

The former Delhi chief minister accused the current BJP dispensation of destroying the city's education system

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Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

CJI Gavai well-equipped to serve judiciary, uphold values: Kharge

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, known for his role in landmark rulings like upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India

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Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday Kejriwal, Sisodia's pleas

The petitions, filed in 2024, are listed for hearing before Justice Ravinder Dudeja

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Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 4:50 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal announces sports club in every village of Punjab

He lauded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for inspiring youth by highlighting the lives of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs instilling a sense of patriotism and purpose among them

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Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

Kejriwal, BJP created false CWG scam, must apologise to Cong: Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal should apologise to the Congress

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

AAP won't contest Delhi Mayor polls, points to BJP's 'triple-engine sarkar'

Aam Aadmi Party's Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP should prove what it can deliver for the people of Delhi. The deadline for mayoral election nominations ends today

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

Police files report on property defacement case against Arvind Kejriwal

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal took the status report on record and listed the matter for May 3

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Ambedkar Jayanti: Delhi CM announces 15-day education drive in schools

She further informed that as part of the initiative, students will also be taken to visit key landmarks associated with Dr. Ambedkar

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 7:01 AM IST

Kejriwal spent ₹31 lakh per month on maintenance of 'Sheesh Mahal': BJP

An amount of Rs 29. 56 crore was spent on general repairs, sewage, electricity and structural work of Kejriwal's government bungalow located on Flag Staff Road

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 7:46 PM IST

News Highlights: India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact during PM Modi's Colombo trip

Latest LIVE updates: Catch all the LIVE news updates from across the globe here

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

Delhi govt asks DERC to review power purchase agreements amid power cut row

The announcement comes amid a political row over power outages, with AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal alleging that the city's power situation has worsened under the new government

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

Delhi Police files FIR against Arvind Kejriwal in 2019 hoardings case

The complaint accuses Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders of violating the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 by putting up oversized hoardings in public spaces

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 11:52 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP for making power situation worse in Delhi

The residents of Jagatpur village had reportedly blocked the outer Delhi Ring Road, claiming to be facing prolonged power outage in the area

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

'People coming together to make Badalta Punjab,' says Arvind Kejriwal

As part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign was launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Director General of Police

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2025 | 11:52 AM IST

Mann will complete 5 years as Punjab CM, says AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal, the former Delhi chief minister, arrived in Amritsar on Saturday after completing a 10-day Vipassana meditation session in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 11:24 PM IST