It is people’s victory, says Kejriwal

It is people’s victory, says Kejriwal

“It is people’s victory!” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared Tuesday as he called off an unprecedented street protest demanding action against allegedly errant policemen. After Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung announced that he was sending on leave two of the five policemen against whom Kejriwal wanted action, the chief minister said: “People of Delhi have […]

What has happened to media, asks Kejriwal

What has happened to media, asks Kejriwal

Asking what has happened to the media, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday accused a section of it of promoting the BJP and the Congress. “What has happened to the media? I am not saying that all media people are bad. But there are some who are promoting the politics of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) […]

Kejriwal hospitalised

Kejriwal hospitalised

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was hospitalised Wednesday morning due to severe lung congestion, an AAP party member said. He was not well last night and was taken to Yashoda hospital near his residence in Kaushambi by his wife early in the morning. He has been suffering from severe cough for the past several days. […]

Kejriwal attacks Shinde, protest enters second day

Kejriwal attacks Shinde, protest enters second day

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday criticised the union home minister, saying Sushilkumar Shinde does not have the right to decide where he should sit for protest. “Who is Shinde to tell me where to protest and where not to. I am the chief minister of Delhi and I have the right to decide not […]

Men, women line up to meet Kejriwal

Men, women line up to meet Kejriwal

Commending Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his team’s efforts, around 80-100 people have queued up at the protest site to support the agitation. Standing undeterred under the rain on a chilly winter morning, many supporters were waiting to “congratulate” the activist-turned-politician who took office Dec 28. “I am here to congratulate Kejriwal. He is […]

SC agrees to hear PILs against Kejriwal, Bharti

SC agrees to hear PILs against Kejriwal, Bharti

The Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear two PILs seeking action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Law Minister Somnath Bharti for creating chaos in the heart of the capital by going on in an unprecedented 10-day sit-in protest. The apex court bench headed by Chief Justice P. Sathasivam said they will hear the […]

Kejriwal ready to protest for 10 days

Kejriwal ready to protest for 10 days

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Monday that he was ready to protest for 10 days, and asked people and “honest policemen” to join his demonstration demanding action against five Delhi Police officers. “I have come prepared for 10 days to protest. If there is any chaos during the Republic Day, then the central government will […]

Kejriwal turns protester in Delhi, Shinde cautions him

Calling himself an anarchist, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday staged a dramatic sit-in with his cabinet ministers and around 1,000 vocal supporters in the heart of the city seeking action against five police officers his government holds guilty. “Yes, I am an anarchist,” thundered the 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader over a loud […]

Kejriwal, ministers protest police inaction

Kejriwal, ministers protest police inaction

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alongwith his cabinet colleagues Monday held a protest over alleged police inaction after they were prevented from reaching the union home ministry office at the Central Secretariat. Kejriwal, who became the chief minister last month, and his cabinet colleagues wanted to protest, as planned earlier, outside the union home ministry […]