Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister, Delhi

Birth DetailsAug 16, 1968 | Siwani, Haryana

NationalityIndian

LeaguePolitician

EducationB. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, IRS

Arvind Kejriwal’s Journey so far ...

After a brief stint with Tata Steel, Arvind Kejriwal went on to clear the civil services examination (UPSC) in 1993 and joined the Indian Revenue Service. While at IRS, he rose to the rank of joint commissioner
He later quit to become an activist, and won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006
Kejriwal gained prominence across the country when he became a part of Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption in 2011
Soon after, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was formed. It contested the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections and emerged victorious
Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on December 28, 2013. He succeeded Sheila Dikshit, who had been Delhi’s CM for three consecutive terms, and was also Delhi’s youngest CM at the time
He, along with his cabinet, resigned after 49 days as they failed to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill
In 2014, he took part in the general elections from the seat of Varanasi but lost the election to the BJP candidate from the constituency — Narendra Modi
In a near sweep, AAP won the assembly elections in 2015, bagging 67 seats out of 70, and Kejriwal was re-elected the Chief Minister of Delhi for the second time on February 14, 2015
As the Chief Minister of Delhi, Kejriwal has worked towards improving facilities for the public — such as water, electricity, eliminating Licence Raj, introducing facilities such as Mohalla Clinics, doorstep delivery of government services, installing CCTV cameras, improving security, and so on
With a promise of free electricity and water, Kejriwal-led AAP stormed back to power in 2020, bagging 62 out of 70 seats in Delhi

Before you go ...

Before entering politics, Kejriwal started an NGO called Parivartan in 1999, which worked towards solving public grievances related to income tax, social welfare schemes and public works, among others
He authored a book called ‘Swaraj’ which was published in 2012
Kejriwal likes watching Hindi films and Aamir Khan is one of his favourite actors

Last Updated: 25/08/2021

Arvind Kejriwal News

Delhi excise case: Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till July 12CBI sought 14 days of custody for Kejriwal, citing his influence and potential tampering. His lawyer questioned the need for custody, seeking disclosed evidence. The court advised a bail plea, maintaining confidentiality of the incriminating material.
Delhi liquor scam: CM Arvind Kejriwal sent to 14-day judicial custody in CBI caseArvind Kejriwal’s advocate Rishikesh Kumar on June 29, informed that Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to a 14-day judicial remand. While addressing the press, the Advocate said that the Court was informed that CBI had no grounds to seek judicial remand after 3 day of CBI custody. “Today the CBI custody was going to end so they produced Arvind Kejriwal to the court… CBI did not seek police custody they asked for judicial custody… We said that the CBI had no grounds for further judicial remand…After hearing both sides, the court sent Arvind Kejriwal to a 14-day judicial custody,” said Rishikesh Kumar.Delhi liquor scam: CM Arvind Kejriwal sent to 14-day judicial custody in CBI case
Liquor policy case: Delhi court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12, denying immediate relief to in the liquor policy case. He was sent to three-day CBI custody on Wednesday. The court had allowed his wife and lawyers to meet him daily for 30 minutes, carry his prescribed medicines and home-cooked food. The court permitted CBI to interrogate him for his formal arrest.
AAP holds protest near BJP's headquarters, demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's releaseAAP leaders and workers staged a protest near the BJP's headquarters on DDU Marg demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in CBI custody related to the Delhi government's excise policy. Kejriwal had been earlier arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to the same policy, with bail granted by a trial court later stayed by the Delhi High Court.
Delhi: Security heightened outside AAP headquarters ahead of their protest against CM Kejriwal's arrestThe authorities have ramped up security measures outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) headquarters in Delhi in anticipation of the party's protest against the arrest of their chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Saurabh Bhardwaj mentioned on Saturday that the coordination between national agencies such as the ED and CBI indicates that the Central Government wants to ensure that Arvind Kejriwal stays in jail.
AAP calls for protest at BJP headquarters, police say no permissionAAP plans to stage a protest at the BJP headquarters in Delhi against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor policy. However, Delhi Police stated that AAP did not obtain permission for the demonstration. Security measures, including barricades and paramilitary deployment, are in place at DDU Marg. Police warned of potential detentions under Section 144 CrPC due to the unauthorized protest. AAP alleges Kejriwal's arrest by CBI and ED is unjust, labeling it a "false case."
ED files ninth charge sheet in Delhi excise policy caseHe was the 18th person to have been arrested by the ED in this case in which it has also taken into custody Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, BRS leader and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's politician daughter K Kavitha and several liquor businessmen and others.
Uproar in MCD House over Delhi water crisisThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting on Thursday saw protests by BJP and Congress MLAs over a water crisis in Delhi. The proceedings, delayed by an hour, began at 11.55 am. Soon after, opposition councillors entered the well of the House, raising slogans against the AAP government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. BJP councillors were seen carrying earthen pots and chanting "Jai Shree Ram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."
Major relief for AAP MP Sanjay Singh; suspension from Rajya Sabha endsNotably, after obtaining permission to enter the Parliament, Sanjay Singh along with other Aam Aadmi Party MPs held a protest against the arrest of Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, in Parliament premises ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's address on Thursday.
Sunita Kejriwal attacks PM Modi following the Delhi CM's arrest, says 'dictator' should be destroyedDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack against the centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over her husband's arrest by CBI saying that she has always prayed for wisdom to everyone but now she has started praying that the dictators must be destroyed.
Arvind Kejriwal won't bow down, says Punjab CM Bhagwant MannPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann voiced strong support for AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, emphasizing that Kejriwal will not bow down despite any atrocities committed against him. This statement followed the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a corruption case involving the alleged excise scam.
Arvind Kejriwal allowed medicines, home-cooked food and a 30-min meeting with wife Sunita during CBI custodyDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to three days of CBI remand by the Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the Excise policy case. Vacation Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the remand period until June 29, 2024, after considering submissions from both sides.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in ParliamentDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
After arrest, CBI gets 3-day custody of Arvind KejriwalA Delhi court has sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for three days after he was arrested for his involvement in the Delhi excise policy case. The CBI sought five days of custodial interrogation to confront him with documents and evidence gathered by the agency. The court ruled that the arrest is not illegal, but the agency should not be overzealous.
Delhi excise policy case: Rouse Avenue Court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custodyA court here on Wednesday sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days after the probe agency arrested him in a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order on an application moved by the CBI. The probe agency formally arrested Kejriwal on Wednesday after getting permission from the court. The Aam Aadmi Party national convener is lodged in prison in an excise policy-linked money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Department (ED). "CBI application is allowed for three days," the judge said.Delhi excise policy case: Rouse Avenue Court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody
Arvind Kejriwal sent to 3-day CBI custody in Delhi excise policy caseDelhi's Rouse Avenue Court has sent AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three-day Central Bureau of Investigation remand in connection with the Excise policy case. Kejriwal has been jailed since April for money laundering and is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. The Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 was retracted in July 2022.
Judge was in hurry, didn't give prosecutor opportunity to oppose Kejriwal's bail: ED to SCKejriwal's bail in a money laundering case faces scrutiny for lack of direct evidence of guilt, amidst allegations of irregularities in the excise policy, triggering a CBI probe.
Whole system trying to ensure Delhi CM doesn't get bail, this is dictatorship: Sunita KejriwalDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, on Wednesday alleged that the entire system was working to ensure Kejriwal does not get out of jail. She stressed that these actions resembled a "dictatorship" and "emergency." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that when there was a chance of Kejriwal securing bail from the Supreme Court in a money laundering case, the BJP responded by having him arrested by the CBI in what the party called a "fake case."
Kejriwal's sugar levels drop, allowed to have tea and biscuits in court complexAAP accused BJP of conspiring against me, stressing my resilience against oppression. They highlighted the panic and dictatorship displayed by BJP during the arrest, emphasizing my unwavering stance.
BJP got Kejriwal arrested by CBI in fake case: AAPThe CBI arrested Kejriwal after Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order. The agency has sought five-day custody of the chief minister in the case.
Was bound to happen: Delhi BJP after CBI arrests KejriwalThe Excise Policy 2021-22 is under scrutiny as Kejriwal faces arrest by the CBI based on incriminating evidence presented in court. He has been in prison since April 1 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the policy.
Kejriwal withdraws from SC plea against HC's interim stay on bail orderDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal withdrew his Supreme Court plea challenging a Delhi High Court order that stayed his bail in the excise scam-related money laundering case. Kejriwal's counsel, Abhishek Singhvi, indicated plans to file a new appeal following his recent arrest by the CBI.
Delhi excise policy scam case: CBI formally arrests CM Arvind KejriwalA Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the CBI to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise scam. The CBI arrested Kejriwal after Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order. The application was moved by the central probe agency after the AAP leader was produced before the court from Tihar central jail. Kejriwal is in prison in connection with the excise scam money laundering case probed by the ED.Delhi excise policy scam case: CBI formally arrests CM Arvind Kejriwal
Centre using CBI to frame Kejriwal, has discriminated the most against Delhi govt: Akhikesh YadavSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi at LNJP Hospital, expressing concern for her health amid her hunger strike for Delhi's water supply. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Centre, alleging increased challenges for chief ministers and accusing the CBI of targeting opposition figures. He praised Atishi's courage in fighting for Delhi's issues, highlighting her efforts despite obstacles. Atishi, admitted to ICU after her hunger strike, was stable. Her strike, demanding water solutions, ended with hospitalization.
CBI arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy caseA Delhi Court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the courtroom and instructed the agency to present the material supporting his potential arrest. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Amitabh Rawat.
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