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Who is Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal

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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.
 
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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
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Late night FIRs against AAP leaders Kejriwal, Atishi and Amanatullah Khan

The police also registered an FIR against AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya after a woman filed a complaint against him for giving a flying kiss to her during the poll campaign

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 10:10 AM IST

2 Delhi CM office staff held with ₹5 lakh cash ahead of Assembly polls

Delhi Assembly elections: The voting for 70 Assembly constituencies started at 7 am on Wednesday, and the polling results will be declared on February 8

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

AAP's Satyendra Jain files defamation case against BJP leader Karnail Singh

It is alleged by Jain that Karnail Singh made the statement that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recovered 37 Kg of gold from his house and he has 1100 Acres of land in his name

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

Delhi Assembly elections LIVE news: AAP, BJP trade accusations over money distribution, fake voting

Delhi Assembly elections 2025 voting LIVE updates: The voting percentage in Delhi was recorded at 33.31 per cent till 1 pm. Catch all the LIVE updates here

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Delhi votes today: AAP eyes third term as BJP, Congress hope for comeback

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party is seeking a third consecutive term, the BJP and Congress would hope for a comeback in the national capital

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Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 6:00 AM IST

Day before polls, Kejriwal booked in Haryana for 'poison in Yamuna' remark

The complainant accused Kejriwal of making provocative statements and wild allegations against the state of Haryana including Haryana government and the BJP

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

On poll eve, Kejriwal meets EC, alleges voter intimidation by Delhi Police

Talking to the media after the meeting, Kejriwal accused the BJP and Delhi Police of engaging in hooliganism to create an atmosphere of fear among voters

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 7:53 PM IST

Delhi Assembly elections: When and where to watch exit poll results live?

Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 5, with parties campaigning to secure voter support. Check all key details on the voting schedule, exit poll timings, and result announcement here

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 2:24 PM IST

Delhi Elections 2025: What's open, what's closed on polling day, Feb 5

The Delhi government has announced a public holiday on February 5, allowing employees to exercise their right to vote

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 10:33 AM IST

Delhi elections updates: EC assured us of strict action, says Kejriwal after meeting with poll body

Delhi Assembly elections highlights: Catch all the major news developments related to the Delhi elections here

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 9:34 PM IST

Votes are earned by winning hearts, not by threats: Delhi CM Atishi

Speaking about the public response in her roadshow, Atishi said that the crowd gathered in such large numbers shows that people love Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 9:11 PM IST

What are exit polls? Key facts you need to know for Delhi elections 2025

As Delhi gears up for the 2025 elections, here's what exit polls are, how they work, and why they matter

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Delhi left behind as AAP govt kept fighting with Centre: Amit Shah

Speaking at a public meeting in Jangpura, Shah called AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia "bade miyan and chote miyan" and accused them of "looting" Delhi

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

BJP headed to its worst-defeat ever, plans to use its goons: Kejriwal

In a video message on the final day of campaigning for the February 5 polls, Kejriwal alleged the BJP was already resorting to unfair tactics in the face of a massive defeat

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

Amit Shah slams Kejriwal, Sisodia; says AAP gave only toxic water to Delhi

Shah said Sisodia, who is fighting elections from the Jangpura Assembly seat, is the only education minister in the country who went to jail in a liquor scam

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Kejriwal's only trick is to give freebies, says Cong's Sandeep Dikshit

The people of Delhi look towards Congress for the things that they are agonising for as Kejriwal only knows one trick- to give freebies, he added

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

AAP-led govt model failed, claims Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Delhi polls

There has been no development in the national capital, he asserted

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

Delhi elections updates: Public holiday declared on February 5, L-G issues order

Delhi Assembly elections LIVE: Catch all the major news developments related to the Delhi elections here

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 9:12 PM IST

Delhi polls: High-octane campaigning ends today; AI spoofs set stage

On the other hand, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) remains confident of securing a third straight term, banking on its governance model of free welfare schemes

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 9:17 AM IST

News updates: CAQM revokes stage III of Grap in Delhi-NCR; stages I & II still in effect

Latest News Updates LIVE: Catch all the major news updates from around the world

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 8:45 PM IST