Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi's Political Battle Over Pollution: Kejriwal Defends Vipassana As Air Quality Reaches Critical Levels
Dec 15, 2025 11:00 am CST
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticizes current CM Rekha Gupta for mocking Vipassana meditation amid Delhi's worsening pollution crisis. As the city's AQI soars to a season-high of 461, political tensions escalate with AAP and BJP trading accusations over who bears responsibility for addressing the severe air quality situation affecting millions of residents.
Kejriwal Accuses Delhi CM Gupta of Manipulating Air Quality Data with Water Spraying Tactics
Dec 09, 2025 12:58 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has publicly criticized current CM Rekha Gupta for allegedly manipulating pollution data by spraying water near AQI monitors. The controversy erupted after Gupta compared AQI to temperature measurements and defended the practice of using mist sprayers at pollution hotspots, sparking a heated political debate between AAP and BJP over Delhi's deteriorating air quality management and data transparency.
Centre's Move to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Sparks Political Uproar in Punjab
Nov 23, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Indian government's proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 has ignited fierce opposition from Punjab's political leadership across party lines. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and opposition leaders have united against what they describe as an attempt to weaken Punjab's claim over its capital, highlighting the historical tensions surrounding Chandigarh's status as a shared capital between Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi's Kejriwal and Sisodia Skip Second Privileges Committee Meeting on 'Phansi Ghar' Probe
Nov 21, 2025 01:39 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia have skipped the Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee meeting for the second time regarding the controversial "Phansi Ghar" inauguration probe. Kejriwal has challenged the committee's authority in a written response, calling the inquiry "legally unsustainable" while arguing that the current assembly cannot exercise privilege jurisdiction over actions of the dissolved previous assembly.
Arvind Kejriwal Celebrates AAP Victory in Tarn Taran Bypoll: "Punjab Chooses Politics of Work"
Nov 14, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party secured a significant victory in Punjab's Tarn Taran bypoll, with candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu winning by 12,091 votes. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal attributed the win to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's honest leadership and Punjab's preference for work-focused politics over alternatives offered by SAD, Congress, and BJP.
Delhi's 'Phansi Ghar' Controversy: Privilege Committee Summons Kejriwal and Sisodia Over Historical Authenticity Dispute
Nov 07, 2025 01:05 pm CST
The Delhi Assembly's 'Phansi Ghar' (gallows chamber) has become the center of a heated political dispute, with the BJP-led Privilege Committee summoning former AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The controversy focuses on whether the structure, inaugurated in 2022, is an authentic historical site or a fabricated representation that misused public funds. While the BJP claims historical distortion, AAP defends the site's significance in representing India's colonial past.
Prashant Kishor Commits in Writing: No Pre or Post-Election Alliances for Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar
Nov 01, 2025 02:39 pm CST
At Bihar Power Play conclave in Patna, Prashant Kishor provided a written commitment that his Jan Suraaj Party will not form alliances before or after the Bihar elections. The political strategist predicted his party would either win fewer than 10 seats or more than 150 in its electoral debut. Kishor also addressed concerns about potential horse-trading in case of a hung assembly and discussed the differences between his political approach and that of other leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.
BJP Accuses Kejriwal of New "Sheesh Mahal" in Chandigarh: AAP Denies Allegations and Demands Proof
Oct 31, 2025 08:06 pm CST
The "sheeshmahal" controversy has reignited as the BJP shares images of an alleged luxury mansion in Chandigarh's Sector 2, claiming it was allocated to Arvind Kejriwal by the Punjab government. The BJP accuses the former Delhi CM of building another lavish residence after vacating his controversial Delhi bungalow. AAP has swiftly denied these allegations, challenging the BJP to provide evidence and questioning why the BJP-controlled Chandigarh administration would permit such construction. This political clash follows AAP's significant electoral defeat in Delhi, where the "sheeshmahal" corruption narrative played a crucial role.
Delhi's Chhath Puja Controversy: AAP Accuses BJP of Creating 'Fake Yamuna Ghat' for PM Modi
Oct 27, 2025 10:59 am CST
A political controversy has erupted in Delhi as AAP accuses BJP of creating a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations, while ordinary devotees must use the polluted river. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Yamuna pollution and religious celebrations in the capital, with both parties exchanging accusations about environmental management and respect for cultural traditions.
Bihar Elections 2025: Complete Guide to Polling Dates, Constituencies, and Electoral Statistics
Oct 06, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14. This comprehensive electoral process will cover 243 constituencies and engage over 7.43 crore voters including 14 lakh first-time voters. The main contest will be between the Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance and the Congress-RJD led INDI Alliance, with new entrants like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj and Arvind Kejriwal's AAP making their debut in state politics.