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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 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 1989. After working briefly in the private sector, Kejriwal joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in 1995. He later resigned from his IRS position in 2006 to dedicate himself fully to social activism and public service.
 
Political journey
Kejriwal's political journey began with his involvement in the India Against Corruption movement, led by activist Anna Hazare in 2011. The movement sought the enactment of the Jan Lokpal Bill, an anti-corruption legislation. Inspired by the movement's potential and the public's desire for clean governance, Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012.
 
In 2013, AAP contested the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections and won 28 out of 70 seats. Kejriwal became the Chief Minister of Delhi but resigned after 49 days, citing the inability to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill due to lack of support. However, in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections, AAP achieved a landslide victory, winning 67 of 70 seats, and Kejriwal was re-elected as Chief Minister. He was re-elected again in 2020 after another decisive win. He represents the New Delhi constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
 
In 2014, Kejriwal unsuccessfully contested against the BJP’s then prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, from Varanasi in UP. Kejriwal and his government have been at constant loggerheads with the Narendra Modi government and the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor, over issues revolving around public appointments, the responsibility of the UT and the Centre, among others.
 
Kejriwal is seen as an important leader for galvanising Opposition forces against the BJP and its allies.
 
CM of Delhi
During his tenure as Chief Minister, Kejriwal has focused on key areas such as education, healthcare, water, electricity, and infrastructure. His government introduced the Mohalla Clinics initiative, providing accessible healthcare to residents across Delhi. The education sector saw significant reforms, including the improvement of public school infrastructure and the introduction of happiness and entrepreneurship curriculums.
 
Kejriwal's administration also worked on providing free water up to 20,000 liters per month per household and subsidised electricity rates, making these utilities more affordable for the citizens. His efforts in improving public transportation and environmental measures, such as the Odd-Even scheme to reduce air pollution, have been notable.
 
Excise duty case and arrest
Kejriwal has been embroiled in an excise duty case that led to his arrest. The case revolves around alleged irregularities and corruption in formulating and implementing Delhi's excise policy. Authorities claim that there were procedural lapses and financial misappropriations that benefited private entities at the cost of the state exchequer.
 
Kejriwal and his party have vehemently denied the allegations, labeling the charges as politically motivated. His arrest has sparked a debate on the political landscape, with supporters rallying behind him, accusing the central government of misusing its powers to target political opponents. The case is under investigation.

Latest Updates on Arvind Kejriwal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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