The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, V K Saxena, has given approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in connection to a case involving irregularities in the excise policy of Delhi. The ED had sought permission from the Chief Secretary in December last year to prosecute Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia. However, the AAP has denied any such sanction and accused the ED of mishandling the case and trying to politically malign the party. The investigation into the alleged liquor scam has been dragging on for two years, resulting in harassment and inconvenience for hundreds of people, without any evidence of corruption being found.
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, fulfilled his poll promise by announcing a Rs 2100 honorarium for all women in the city. This move is aimed at addressing concerns about the sufficiency of the previous amount of Rs 1000 in light of rising inflation. The announcement, made in a press conference, received praise from party leaders including Chief Minister Atishi and senior leader Manish Sisodia, who stated that the AAP's focus remains on the welfare of the common man.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, signaling a strategic revamp in its approach. This includes replacing tickets for 15 sitting MLAs and introducing new faces, aimed at revitalizing the party's image and addressing evolving voter sentiments. The party has also strategically fielded candidates for BJP-held seats and embraced political lineage by nominating sons of sitting MLAs for two constituencies. This move reflects AAP's effort to reclaim key constituencies and secure a win in the upcoming elections.
At a Dussehra celebration in Delhi, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Atishi took jabs at Prime Minister Modi, likening the defeat of evil to current political situations. Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also spoke, drawing parallels between 'Ram Rajya' and the governance model in Delhi.
BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for their alleged involvement in corruption, particularly in the recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board. Sachdeva emphasized the need for accountability in the face of legal action and the rule of law. The ED raid, which was conducted under the PMLA, comes after ongoing investigations into the illegal staff recruitment and misuse of funds at the Delhi Waqf Board. AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, have condemned the raid and accused the BJP and ED of attempting to suppress dissent.
Business Manish Sisodia to begin ‘padyatra' from DDA Flats in Kalkaji today Tony Karuna - Manish Sisodia to launch foot march outreach in Delhi on CM Arvind Kejriwal's birthday
Amidst controversies and protests, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is undeterred as he gears up to launch his padyatra today. This marks the party's attempt to connect with the public before the state assembly elections in 2020. Additionally, a group of teachers at Ambedkar University are on a hunger strike, demanding action against caste-based discrimination and other issues. Delhi is also expected to experience light showers and thunderstorms in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has granted bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the CBI and ED cases against him for his alleged role in the Delhi excise policy matter. The court noted the extensive delays and the unlikelihood of a speedy trial, in addition to the fact that Sisodia has been incarcerated for around 17 months. It found no error in the judgments of the trial court and Delhi High Court, but disagreed with their assessment that Sisodia was responsible for the delay.
On Saturday, AAP leader Manish Sisodia paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat memorial, a day after his release from jail in the Delhi excise policy case. He was accompanied by several party leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh and ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj. Sisodia expressed his gratitude towards Lord Hanuman for his release and hopes that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release will follow soon. This comes after the Supreme Court granted Sisodia bail and criticized his 17-month long incarceration without trial.
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, after his release from Tihar jail in the Delhi excise policy case, urged party workers and citizens to rise up against the "dictatorial" powers in the country. He also took a dig at the BJP, saying that people must unite against their "dictatorship" which is not just putting leaders in jail, but also harassing ordinary citizens. Sisodia claimed that he was not worried about his bail, but was pained to see businessmen being dragged into "fake cases" for not donating to the BJP.