"arvind-kejriwal"

The Congress has strongly criticised AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal after seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, defected to the BJP. Leaders like Sandeep Dikshit and Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused Kejriwal of abandoning the party’s founding principles and focusing on money-driven politics.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a major crisis after seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, defected to the BJP, citing corruption and ideological decline. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought presidential intervention to disqualify the rebels.

Swati Maliwal, who recently joined the BJP, criticised Arvind Kejriwal and AAP, citing corruption and internal issues. She alleged misconduct, lack of internal reform and said the party could collapse soon amid growing dissatisfaction among leaders

Raghav Chadha said AAP MPs quit due to “disappointment, disengagement and disgust,” not fear, after joining the BJP. He cited the “Sheesh Mahal” controversy as damaging the party’s image, while AAP denied allegations and accused BJP of engineering defections

The Congress accused the BJP of using a “washing machine” to induct opposition leaders after seven AAP MPs switched sides to the BJP. Jairam Ramesh criticised the move, while AAP leaders alleged betrayal and called the defectors “traitors.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betraying Punjab after seven Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly quit the party. Senior leaders claimed that several MPs, including prominent figures, have resigned and are set to join the BJP

Arvind Kejriwal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of betraying Punjab after reports that several Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs quit, with claims that most defectors would join BJP, intensifying political tensions

The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the excise policy case, ruling allegations of bias were unsubstantiated and warning against undermining judicial integrity through perception-based claims

Arvind Kejriwal praised M K Stalin and said they share a common vision for education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, appreciating Tamil Nadu’s governance while campaigning for the DMK-led alliance in Chennai ahead of the April 23 elections

The Delhi High Court will pronounce its verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi Excise Policy case, amid arguments from the Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged bias claims

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre after ED raids on a state minister, alleging misuse of agencies to target non-BJP governments, while Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the motive behind repeated actions against AAP leaders

Arvind Kejriwal has filed an additional affidavit in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, alleging conflict of interest due to the judge’s family’s legal engagements with the Central government in the excise policy case

Delhi High Court has directed police to remove videos of Arvind Kejriwal’s hearing that were shared on social media. The court also noted unauthorised recording of proceedings and reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Sharma

Arvind Kejriwal appeared in the Delhi High Court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case. The court will hear the plea on April 13, while the Solicitor General termed the allegations frivolous and contemptuous

The Delhi High Court issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal on an ED plea challenging his acquittal in summons-related cases linked to the excise policy probe. The matter is scheduled for hearing on April 29 amid ongoing parallel legal proceedings

A CAG report revealed that renovation of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence cost Rs 33.66 crore, far exceeding estimates. It flagged irregularities, fund diversion, and high spending on premium items, along with procedural lapses by the PWD

Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Bhagwant Mann government of corruption and called it an ATM for Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in Moga. He promised to end Punjab's drug menace within two years if the BJP forms government in 2027

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others on a CBI petition challenging their discharge in the excise policy case. The court issued notices and listed the matter for hearing on March 16

The CBI challenged the trial court’s discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case, calling the order “perverse” and alleging it amounted to acquittal without trial in a major corruption scam

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal claimed that the countdown to the BJP’s removal from power has begun while addressing a rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. He attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah over the excise policy case