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Who is Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia

About Manish Sisodia

Who is Manish Sisodia

A senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Manish Sisodia is the deputy chief minister of Delhi in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. Sisodia is in charge of several important departments — finance, education, planning, urban development, revenue, services, local bodies, land & buildings, higher education, training & technical education, vigilance, cooperative societies, information technology, and information & publicity. Importantly, he supervises all departments that have not been allotted to any other minister and is considered the architect of the AAP initiative of overhauling the education system in Delhi government schools.
 
Before joining the AAP, Sisodia worked as a journalist with
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Delhi excise case: Court exempts Kejriwal, Sisodia from appearing in person

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

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

BJP defended Ravana as if they are his descendants: Manish Sisodia

Sisodia further alleged the BJP could be proved as bigger threat than Ravan for poor, labourers and slum dwellers

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Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 12:25 PM IST

Kejriwal income rose by 40% during Covid; Sisodia took 1.5 cr pvt loan: BJP

Delhi BJP Chief also posed allegations on AAP leader Manish Sisodia, claiming that the latter took a loan of Rs 1.5 crore from three private individuals for his son's studies

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

ED gets nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

The Union Home Ministry has cleared the ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal over alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, with charges linking him to a Rs 100 crore bribe

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

Manish Sisodia raises over Rs 40 lakh through crowdfunding for polls

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has raised over Rs 17 lakh through crowdfunding for her election campaign from the Kalkaji constituency. Within hours of launching the donation platform

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

'Dragging your feet': Delhi HC slams AAP over delay in tabling CAG report

The Delhi high court criticised the AAP-led Delhi government for delay in the submission of a crucial CAG report on the liquor scam, raising doubts about their handling of the matter

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

CAG report reveals Rs 2,026 crore revenue loss in Delhi liquor policy scam

The CAG report reveals a Rs 2,026 crore loss in the Delhi liquor policy scam, highlighting corruption, flawed licensing, ignored expert advice, and arrests of AAP leaders

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

100 students selected as interns for election campaign in Jungpura: Sisodia

According to a statement, around 1,000 students from across India applied for the internship and 100 were selected to manage various aspects of the election campaign

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

'Feel like laughing': AAP responds to PM Modi calling party as 'AAPda govt'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed disappointment over the Delhi government's failure to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Yojana, referring to it as the 'Aapda government'

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

Seeking help to contest polls, Sisodia launches crowd funding platform

Sisodia, a key figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been fielded from the Jangpura constituency this time

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 6:55 PM IST

Delhi polls: Cong releases 2nd list, Farhad Suri to take on Manish Sisodia

The Congress also fielded Satish Luthra from Shakur Basti, Rajesh Lilothia from Seemapuri (SC), Haji Mohammad Ishraq Khan from Babarpur, Rajesh Chauhan from Deoli (SC)

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 11:40 PM IST

Ahead of Assembly polls, AAP's next promise is 24-hr water supply for Delhi

Delhi Assembly elections: After introducing free medical treatment for seniors, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government promises 24-hour water supply across Delhi, starting in Rajendra Nagar

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 4:34 PM IST

Former Delhi education minister launches 'Internship with Manish Sisodia'

According to a statement, 'Internship with Manish Sisodia' offers college students and young professionals an opportunity to work closely with his team during the upcoming Delhi Assembly election

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

People of Delhi trust Kejriwal, they don't need anyone else: Sisodia

The AAP leader said every individual wants a government which would take care of their children's education, ensure good hospitals, jobs and security

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 4:38 PM IST

SC relaxes Manish Sisodia's bail conditions in Delhi excise policy cases

The apex court had imposed conditions, including that he shall report to the investigating officer on every Monday and Thursday

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 12:28 PM IST

Inspired by his vision: Sisodia vacates Patparganj seat for Avadh Ojha

Sisodia, who held the Patparganj seat since 2013, was fielded by AAP from the Jangpura constituency in the Assembly polls

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 9:55 PM IST

Delhi polls: AAP releases 2nd list of candidates, Sisodia moves to Jangpura

Delhi Assembly elections: AAP shifts Sisodia to Jangpura, and Avadh Ojha to contest from Patparganj. With the new list, AAP has announced 31 candidates for the upcoming polls

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

SC to hear Sisodia's bail pleas for relaxation in excise scam on Dec 11

It had directed that Sisodia shall surrender his passport with the special court and not make any attempt either to influence the witnesses or to tamper with the evidence

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 11:58 AM IST

BJP responsible for fear after bomb threats to Delhi schools: Sisodia

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attacked the Central government and said that the BJP-ruled central government has failed in its only task of providing security

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 11:46 AM IST

Excise policy 'scam': Delhi HC asks ED to reply to Manish Sisodia's plea

Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued the notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and fixed Sisodia's plea on December 20, when AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's similar petition is also listed

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 1:04 PM IST