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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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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

Manish Sisodia seeks SC's relief on bail condition in Delhi excise case

Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia has approached the Supreme Court seeking relaxation of his bail condition that requires him to appear before the investigating officer twice a week

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

SC agrees to hear Sisodia's pleas seeking relaxation of bail condition

On August 9, the apex court had granted him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying long incarceration for 17 months without trial had

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 12:08 PM IST

Delhi polls: Several leaders hit the streets in AAP's padyatra campaign

Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in Matiala constituency alleged that if the people voted for the BJP, it would stop all "free services" given to them by the AAP government

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 8:23 AM IST

BJP has dug potholes everywhere to trouble Delhi people: Manish Sisodia

He targeted the BJP for mismanagement in the infrastructure of road transport

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 11:19 AM IST

BJP killing democracy: Sisodia on Delhi LG forcing late-night MCD vote

LG VK Saxena has directed the MCD Commissioner to submit a report of the conduct of elections

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 8:00 AM IST

Only 'Sisodia-Kejriwal' duo together can build schools in Delhi: Sisodia

Former Delhi deputy CM Sisodia launched the 'padyatra' on August 16, days after coming out of Tihar where he was lodged for 17 months in the excise policy case

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 9:33 PM IST

Sisodia dubs ties with Kejriwal as Lord Ram, Laxman; calls BJP 'Ravan'

Sisodia asserted that he would not hold the post of deputy chief minister or education minister in the Delhi government unless people certify him as honest

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Updated On : 22 Sep 2024 | 10:29 PM IST

Atishi to take oath as Delhi CM on September 21, current ministers retained

Atishi will be required to prove her majority in the Delhi Assembly during a session scheduled for September 26-27

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 1:45 PM IST

Sisodia to meet Kejriwal, likely to discuss names of next Delhi CM

The meeting is slated to be held at the chief minister's official residence in the Civil Lines area

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

ED arrests AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf Board 'corruption' probe

In January this year, the agency had filed a charge sheet over alleged irregularities in the recruitment in Delhi Waqf Board under the chairmanship of Amanatullah Khan

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

AAP will win all 70 seats if Delhi Assembly polls held now: Manish Sisodia

Recalling the "affection" he received during his campaign in different parts of the city, Sisodia said, "The Aam Aadmi Party will win all 70 Assembly seats if polls are held right now and get 70% vote

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 10:28 PM IST

AAP to launch 'Aap ka vidhayak, aap ke dwaar' from Sep 1 for Delhi polls

The AAP will launch a campaign 'Aap ka vidhayak, aap ke dwaar' (Your MLA at your doorstep) from Sept 1 to reach out to people as the party gears up for the Delhi Assembly polls due early next year

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2024 | 5:02 PM IST