Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP supporters of attacking Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) volunteers in a Rajasthan village. CJP members allege they were assaulted while inspecting a school, while local villagers claim the issue is being politicized.
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol to diesel and aviation fuel, urging people not to buy new vehicles. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu dismissed the claims as false.
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Thursday that Meta restricted his social media account in India without providing reasons, criticising the company for bowing to the Prime Minister.
Delhi police will not permit AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's August 4 march to Prime Minister Modi's residence, where he planned to submit petitions against E20 fuel. Police confirmed no permission was granted for the unauthorized procession, following Kejriwal's allegations that the Centre yielded to Donald Trump on ethanol purchases.
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the PM's residence on Tuesday to protest E20 fuel, demanding consumers choose between pure petrol and E20, lower E20 prices, and petrol below Rs 84/litre, citing vehicle damage and reduced mileage.
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal demanded consumers choose between pure petrol and E20, advocating lower E20 prices due to reduced mileage and vehicle wear. He announced a march to the PM's residence on August 4 to submit petitions, citing concerns over E20's impact and an alleged India-US trade deal.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
Arvind Kejriwal claimed those opposing 'Sundarkand' recitation have 'demonic tendencies' and vowed punishment for those who 'looted Lord Ram's home'. BJP called it a 'political gimmick'.
Arvind Kejriwal alleged a cover-up in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case, demanding harsh punishment. He announced a nationwide signature campaign seeking strict action against those involved, calling the incidents a 'robbery' and criticizing the system for protecting the accused.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre for high fuel prices, stating petrol should cost Rs 82 instead of Rs 102 due to falling global crude oil rates. He accused the government of enabling oil companies' 'illegitimate profit' and questioned the rationale behind high prices despite the push for E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
Arvind Kejriwal will hold a press conference today to discuss fuel prices, claiming petrol should cost Rs 82/litre but is sold at Rs 102/litre. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri acknowledged price cuts are a possibility if crude oil prices remain stable, noting oil companies absorbed significant losses previously.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers seeking written clarification on the impact of E20 ethanol-blended fuel on vehicle mileage and engine safety. He highlighted contradictions between company owner's manuals and statements made at a government press conference, demanding a response within seven days.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre's push for E20 fuel, alleging public opposition is being ignored. He urged the government to offer consumers a choice between E20, E10, and E0 fuel blends at petrol pumps.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged a "maha dacoity" at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, accusing the UP government of protecting "powerful demons" involved in the embezzlement of donations. UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Kejriwal's visit, linking him to corruption in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal claims 'big names' are involved in the Ram Temple donation theft case, suggesting government protection. He questioned the lack of FIRs despite alleged theft of crores in cash and jewelry, and stated that revealing identities could endanger the government.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal highlighted long queues at Gujarat petrol pumps and urged the Centre to buy cheaper oil from Russia and Iran. He also requested the Gujarat government to provide free bus service for NEET aspirants.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and other AAP leaders in a criminal contempt case over alleged defamatory social media posts targeting a judge. The next hearing is scheduled for August 4.
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP functionaries for a social media campaign targeting her, then transferred the excise policy case appeal to another bench.
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia for defamatory social media posts regarding the Delhi excise policy case, subsequently recusing herself from the main case.
Arvind Kejriwal urged India's Gen Z to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak, citing their power to drive political change. He questioned the CBI's effectiveness in past leak investigations, claiming the current probe would yield no meaningful results. Kejriwal highlighted how repeated leaks since 2014 have impacted millions of students, with many occurring in BJP-governed states.
A political storm erupted as Arvind Kejriwal compared PM Modi to Aurangzeb over ED raids on a Punjab minister. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu retaliated, calling Kejriwal 'Ahmad Shah Abdali' and accusing the AAP of corruption. BJP leaders dismissed Kejriwal's claims, stating the ED action targets graft, not political vendetta.
Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have now refused to appear before the judge, escalating the legal and political standoff. The court warned against forum shopping and undermining judicial independence.
Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's recusal plea against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, with the judge strongly defending judicial independence. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia subsequently announced they would not appear before the bench, claiming their hope of justice was shattered. The court held that allegations against the judge were based on conjectures rather than concrete evidence, and warned that allowing unsupported recusal requests would undermine public faith in the justice system.
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju attacked AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal claiming all good people have left the party after seven Rajya Sabha MPs resigned and joined BJP. Rijiju rejected allegations of coercion by central agencies, stating the investigation agencies do their work. He accused Kejriwal of turning AAP into his private party and said only those engaged in illegal activities remain. The BJP leader also targeted the INDIA bloc, alleging internal divisions and accusing opposition leaders of uniting only to loot. The mass exodus saw two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal join BJP, boosting the party's strength to 113 MPs.
