Arvind Kejriwal Archives - National Times

06 Apr

Bomb Threats Trigger Panic in Punjab: Schools in Jalandhar, Chandigarh Evacuated; CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Also Receive Threat Emails

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant maan, Big news, Bomb Threat, Punjab, Schools

Gurpreet Singh :- A wave of bomb threats targeting multiple institutions across Punjab on Monday created widespread panic among authorities, parents and the general public. Several schools in Jalandhar and Chandigarh received threatening emails warning of explosions on their premises, prompting immediate security action and evacuations. In Jalandhar, at least three prominent schools were sent emails claiming that their buildings would be blown up. The message also reportedly mentioned the Mayor’s office, raising further concerns about the intent and scale of the threat. Adding to the seriousness, the email also warned of a possible attack on the statue of Dr.…

05 Apr

Arvind Kejriwal to Personally Argue for Judge’s Recusal in Excise Policy Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI Appeal, Delhi High Court, Excise Policy Case, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Recusal Application

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legal maneuver, former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear personally before the Delhi High Court on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kejriwal intends to argue a fresh application seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge in the Delhi excise policy case. This move follows a string of attempts by the AAP leadership to have the matter reassigned, citing apprehensions over the impartiality of the current bench. The legal battle intensified after a…

15 Mar

Kejriwal and Sisodia Move Supreme Court to Transfer Excise Case Bench

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, Delhi Excise Policy, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Manish Sisodia, Supreme Court of India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following the Delhi High Court's refusal to administratively transfer the CBI’s excise policy case, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The petition, filed under Article 32, seeks to move the matter away from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The AAP leadership has cited a "grave and bona fide apprehension" that they will not receive a neutral hearing, pointing to the judge's past rulings and her initial observations in the current revision plea. The legal standoff centers on the CBI's challenge…

09 Mar

CBI Challenges Discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case in Delhi High Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI

Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the controversial excise policy case. The agency has argued that the lower court’s decision overlooked crucial evidence collected during the investigation. Appearing before the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, contended that the case involves serious allegations of corruption and should not have been dismissed without a detailed trial. He maintained that the investigation had uncovered substantial material indicating an…

01 Mar

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, democracy, Injustice, Punjab2027

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…

27 Feb

Delhi excise policy case: Kejriwal calls verdict ‘victory of truth’; breaks down after clean chit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, New Delhi

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant development in the Delhi excise policy case, a Delhi court has granted relief to former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as well as Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the prosecution failed to present convincing material to sustain the allegations against them. The court observed that serious charges require substantive evidence and cannot rest on broad or unsubstantiated claims. It noted that attributing a central conspiratorial role without credible proof weakens the very foundation of criminal prosecution. The judge further remarked that public faith in constitutional offices is compromised when allegations are not backed…

27 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and all other accused discharged in Delhi liquor policy case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, Manish sisodiya

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Former Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia were discharged in the Delhi excise policy case, after a Delhi court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide credible evidence to support its allegations. The court delivered a sharp rebuke to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that claims of a larger conspiracy and criminal intent were not backed by material evidence. It observed that serious allegations require solid proof and cannot be sustained without supporting material. The judge noted that the documents and statements presented reflected administrative decision-making rather than criminal wrongdoing. The…

15 Feb

Kejriwal, Mann Offer Prayers at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri, Seek Peace and Prosperity for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Maha Shivratri, Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple

DHURI (Gurpreet Singh): On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at the revered Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed Pooja at the historic Siddh Peeth, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity and continued progress for Punjab and the nation. Greeting people at the festival, the AAP Chief described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India’s ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath’s grace always remain upon every citizen. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed that the Punjab Government remains firmly committed to preserving…

03 Feb

AAP Announces Entry Into Ponda By-Election, Kejriwal Promises Immediate Healthcare Reforms in Goa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa healthcare crisis, ID Hospital, Ponda by-election, ₹10 lakh health insurance

Ponda, February 3, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday formally announced the party’s entry into the Ponda Assembly by-election, asserting that the election of an AAP MLA would trigger immediate reforms in Goa’s healthcare system, starting with the revamp of the ID Hospital. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited St Alex Church in Calangute, where he sought blessings for the people of Goa. He was received by Parish Priest Father Mariano Silveira. The visit, party leaders said, reflected AAP’s belief in inclusive and people-centric politics. Kejriwal was accompanied by former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP…

02 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal Slams Union Budget 2026-27, Says It Fails to Address Unemployment and Inflation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa, inflation, unemployment, Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, February 2, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, claiming it lacks a clear strategy to deal with rising unemployment and inflation. Kejriwal said that, from a national standpoint, the Budget would worsen inflationary pressures and lead to further job losses, at a time when employment and price rise remain the biggest concerns for the country’s youth. “There is no concrete roadmap for job creation in this Budget. Instead, it will push inflation even higher,” Kejriwal alleged, adding that young people continue to suffer due to the absence…