Arvind Kejriwal Archives - Page 6 of 9

27 Apr

AAP Punjab Leadership Rallies Behind Arvind Kejriwal’s Judicial Recusal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Satyagraha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly backed the decision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to refrain from appearing before the court of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, calling it a principled step rooted in truth, self-respect, and the Gandhian philosophy of Satyagraha. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took to 'X' and wrote, “Arvind Kejriwal has demonstrated that one must be ready to sacrifice anything for justice and self-respect. When questions arise over the judiciary's impartiality, public trust is shaken. We all stand firmly with him.” Meanwhile, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora…

27 Apr

Kejriwal refuses to appear before Justice Swarnkanta, cites loss of faith

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal

Rajeev Sharma :- Arvind Kejriwal has sparked fresh debate in political and legal circles after writing to Justice Swarnkanta, stating that he will no longer appear before the court, either personally or through his counsel. In his communication, Kejriwal said he has completely lost faith in receiving justice from the judge, prompting him to take what he described as a firm and principled stand. He further said the decision was guided by his inner conscience and asserted that he would now follow the path of non-violent resistance inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. At the same time, Kejriwal clarified that he is…

25 Apr

BJP Must Stop Anti-Democratic Dirty Tactics, Says AAP Leader Deepak Bali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP tactics, Deepak Bali, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha defections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party Punjab General Secretary Deepak Bali, while strongly condemning the decision of Rajya Sabha members appointed by the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, said that these conspiracies of the BJP are directly against democracy. Deepak Bali wrote on his social media account, “One who dies in battle is called a martyr, one who wins is called a warrior, and one who flees is called a traitor.” He made it clear that those who are leaving the party under pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party are betraying the people of Punjab. Bali…

15 Apr

AAP condemns ED raids on MP Ashok Mittal; Kejriwal calls it BJP’s “Election Campaign”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, ED raids Ashok Mittal, Punjab politics 2026, Raghav Chadha security

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a fierce counter-offensive on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids on the residence and business premises of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal characterized the federal agency's action as the "beginning of the BJP’s election campaign in Punjab," asserting that the central government is using investigative agencies to intimidate political opponents. Kejriwal warned that the voters of Punjab would deliver a "befitting reply" to such tactics in the upcoming electoral contests. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann echoed these sentiments, describing the…

06 Apr

Bomb Threats Trigger Panic in Punjab: Schools in Jalandhar, Chandigarh Evacuated; CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Also Receive Threat Emails

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant maan, Big news, Bomb Threat, Punjab, Schools

Gurpreet Singh :- A wave of bomb threats targeting multiple institutions across Punjab on Monday created widespread panic among authorities, parents and the general public. Several schools in Jalandhar and Chandigarh received threatening emails warning of explosions on their premises, prompting immediate security action and evacuations. In Jalandhar, at least three prominent schools were sent emails claiming that their buildings would be blown up. The message also reportedly mentioned the Mayor’s office, raising further concerns about the intent and scale of the threat. Adding to the seriousness, the email also warned of a possible attack on the statue of Dr.…

05 Apr

Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI Appeal, Delhi High Court, Excise Policy Case, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Recusal Application

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legal maneuver, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear personally before the Delhi High Court on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kejriwal intends to argue a fresh application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. This move follows a string of attempts by the AAP leadership to have the matter reassigned, citing apprehensions over the impartiality of the current bench. The legal battle intensified after a…

15 Mar

Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, Delhi Excise Policy, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Manish Sisodia, Supreme Court of India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following the Delhi High Court's refusal to administratively transfer the CBI’s excise policy case, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The petition, filed under Article 32, seeks to move the matter away from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The AAP leadership has cited a "grave and bona fide apprehension" that they will not receive a neutral hearing, pointing to the judge's past rulings and her initial observations in the current revision plea. The legal standoff centers on the CBI's challenge…

09 Mar

CBI Challenges Discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case in Delhi High Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI

Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the controversial excise policy case. The agency has argued that the lower court’s decision overlooked crucial evidence collected during the investigation. Appearing before the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, contended that the case involves serious allegations of corruption and should not have been dismissed without a detailed trial. He maintained that the investigation had uncovered substantial material indicating an…

01 Mar

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, democracy, Injustice, Punjab2027

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…

27 Feb

Delhi excise policy case: Kejriwal calls verdict ‘victory of truth’; breaks down after clean chit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, New Delhi

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant development in the Delhi excise policy case, a Delhi court has granted relief to former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as well as Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the prosecution failed to present convincing material to sustain the allegations against them. The court observed that serious charges require substantive evidence and cannot rest on broad or unsubstantiated claims. It noted that attributing a central conspiratorial role without credible proof weakens the very foundation of criminal prosecution. The judge further remarked that public faith in constitutional offices is compromised when allegations are not backed…