Arvind Kejriwal

7th and current Chief Minister of Delhi, India

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Arvind Kejriwal is an Indian politician and a former bureaucrat who is the current and 7th Chief Minister of Delhi since February 2015. He was also the Chief Minister of Delhi from December 2013 to February 2014, stepping down after 49 days of assuming power. Currently, he is the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, which won the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections with a historic majority, obtaining 67 out of 70 assembly seats. In 2006, Kejriwal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in recognition of his involvement in the grassroots level movement Parivartan using right to information legislation in a campaign against government corruption. The same year, after resigning from Government service, he donated his Magsaysay award money as a corpus fund to found the Public Cause Research Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

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Gautam Gambhir supports Delhi lockdown, raises question on COVID-19 preparations BJP MP from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir on April 20 supported Delhi Government's decision of lockdown to break the chain of COVID-19. He said that there is no other way. Gambhir also raised questions on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:55Published 4 hours ago

Migrants express distress over poor management at Delhi's Anand Vihar Bus Terminal Amid fear of rising COVID-19 cases and possibility of lockdown extension, Migrant workers thronged Delhi's Anand Vihar Bus Terminal. Migrants waited for buses at the terminal during wee hours of April.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:44Published 15 hours ago

Migrants at Ghaziabad border pursue journey on foot amid 1-week lockdown Amid fear of rising COVID-19 cases and possibility of lockdown extension, migrant workers are heading to their hometowns. In order to avoid the hardships faced during the previous nationwide lockdown,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:03Published 15 hours ago

Migrants, residing in Delhi head home amid week-long lockdown Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal announced a week-long lockdown due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in the national capital starting from 10 pm, April 19 to 5 am April 26. CM Kejriwal had urged.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:56Published 18 hours ago

COVID-19: Week-long lockdown imposed in Delhi Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal announced a week-long lockdown due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in the national capital on April 19. He said, "Delhi is facing the fourth wave of COVID-19... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:56Published 1 day ago

With folded hands, CM Kejriwal appeals to migrant workers to not leave Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the migrant labourers to not leave the city in the week-long lockdown. He said, "I appeal to you with folded hands. It's a small lockdown, only for 6.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published 1 day ago

Devendra Fadnavis faces heat over Remdesivir row, Shiv Sena MLA's comments spark row\| Oneindia News Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that Delhi will be under a six-day lockdown from 10 pm tonight to 5 am on Monday. Hit by the second Covid wave, India recorded 2,73,810 fresh infections.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:49Published 1 day ago

'Just grab it...': Top doctor on Kejriwal saying Delhi low on ICU beds \| Covid Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's summary of the grim situation regarding Covid-19, top doctor Rommel Tickoo spoke on the pressure on the capital's healthcare system. Dr Tickoo said that.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 10:03Published 2 days ago

Rahul Gandhi suspends all rallies in West Bengal amid surge in Covid-19 cases \| Oneindia News India breached another grim milestone in the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, as it witnessed the deadliest day of the pandemic with over 1500 deaths reported and a record ever biggest single.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:38Published 2 days ago

‘Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen in hospitals’: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the positivity rate of Covid-19 tests in the national capital has increased to 30 per cent from 24 per cent in the last 24 hours. He also requested the Central.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:24Published 2 days ago

COVID-19: Oxygen, ICU beds decreasing very sharply, informs Delhi CM Delhi facing shortage of oxygen and ICU beds, informed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 17. "Delhi has a limited number of ICU beds. Oxygen and ICU beds are decreasing very sharply. We are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:20Published 3 days ago

Delhi reports over 24,000 fresh COVID cases in past 24 hrs The national capital reported over 24,000 fresh COVID infections in last 24 hours, informed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 17. "Around 24,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 3 days ago

‘Shortage of oxygen & Remdesivir in Delhi’: Arvind Kejriwal amid Covid surge The COVID-19 situation in Delhi has become "very serious and worrisome", and oxygen, remdesivir and tocilizumab for patients are in short supply, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. The.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 07:13Published 3 days ago

Delhi weekend curfew: Police commissioner urges people to stay at home Life in the national capital has come to a halt as the city grappling with soaring COVID-19 cases observed weekend curfew, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealing to people to adhere.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:46Published 3 days ago

‘Violators may be arrested’: Delhi police’s warning ahead of weekend curfew amid Covid surge Delhi police commissioner SN Shrivastava has warned people over the weekend curfew in the national capital. He said that those who violate the restrictions put in place could even be arrested... Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:23Published 4 days ago

COVID-19: 'No shortage of beds in hospitals,' assures Delhi CM Amid surge in COVID cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 15 assured that there is no shortage of beds in hospitals for coronavirus patients. "According to the latest data, more than.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published 5 days ago

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'Some Delhi hospitals left with few hours of oxygen', says Kejriwal, seeks Centre's help He had earlier made a similar appeal to the centre, saying that hospitals in the national capital are running low on oxygen as well as ICU beds. DNA - Published 2 hours ago
8-day lockdown in Jharkhand from April 22 as COVID-19 cases rise - Details here On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a six-day lockdown in the national capital starting from 10 pm on Monday. DNA - Published 6 hours ago
Delhi Metro to operate during lockdown - Check timings, other details Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday declared a six-day lockdown starting from 10 pm Monday till 6 am on April 26. DNA - Published 1 day ago

'Main hoon na': Kejriwal appeals to migrant workers with folded hands to not leave Delhi due to lockdown Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that he is there for the migrant workers and have asked them to have faith in him. DNA - Published 1 day ago
Delhi lockdown: Read these guidelines before going to airport, railway stations and ISBTs Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday declared a six-day lockdown starting from 10 pm Monday till 6 am on April 26. DNA - Published 1 day ago
6-day lockdown in Delhi from tonight till April 26 - What's open, what's closed In an apparent effort to curb the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (April 19) announced to impose six-day lockdown in Delhi from tonight till next.. DNA - Published 1 day ago

Lockdown in Delhi? CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to make BIG announcement today CM Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi is likely to extend the weekend lockdown to curb the spread of the deadly virus in the national capital. DNA - Published 2 days ago
Delhi govt orders FIR against four airlines for not checking negative RT-PCR reports of flyers from Maharashtra The Delhi government has ordered lodging of FIRs against four airlines — IndiGo, Vistara, SpiceJet, AirAsia India — for allegedly not checking the RT-PCR negative reports of passengers flying from.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
'Situation worsening': Delhi reports 25,500 new cases; CM Kejriwal seeks Centre's help Delhi reported its highest-ever daily spike of 25,500 coronavirus cases on Sunday with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal requesting the Centre to provide more hospital beds to tackle the unprecedented.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
Lockdown in Delhi? CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold COVID-19 review meeting today The Chief Minister also urged the citizens to follow the weekend curfew in Delhi. The weekend lockdown came into force from 10 pm on Friday. DNA - Published 3 days ago

Traders' body calls for 10-day lockdown in Delhi, urges CM Arvind Kejriwal to take steps CAIT Secretary General further stated that e-commerce companies should not be allowed to sell non-essential goods under the present condition. DNA - Published 4 days ago
Weekend curfew in Delhi, NEET postponed: As Covid rages, more states tighten curbs Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced sweeping restrictions, including a weekend curfew and the closure of malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums, in a bid to break the chain of Covid.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
CM Arvind Kejriwal announces weekend curfew in Delhi, essential services exempted: Highlights IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago	Spas, Gyms, Malls shut, no dine-in at restaurants, passes for weddings in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal The decision comes after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting with Lt Governor Anil Baijal this afternoon over the issue. DNA - Published 5 days ago
No shortage of beds in Delhi hospitals for COVID-19 patients: CM Arvind Kejriwal Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has also announced a weekend curfew in Delhi to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. DNA - Published 5 days ago	Delhi COVID news: Weekend curfew imposed - know what's allowed, what's what To control the spread of COVI-19, it has been decided to impose weekend curfew in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal DNA - Published 5 days ago
Journalists reporting from adverse situations should be allowed Covid vaccination on priority: Kejriwal "Journalists are reporting from most adverse situations. They should be treated as frontline workers and allowed vaccination on priority. The Delhi government is writing to the Centre in this regard,".. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago	COVID-19: CM Arvind Kejriwal says THIS on Delhi lockdown, new curbs to be imposed soon Kejriwal urged residents of Delhi to take all necessary precautions and wear masks and practice social distancing to break the chain of transmission. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Delhi COVID-19 news: All government and private schools closed till further notice Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government took this decision on Friday. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago	New cases in Delhi touch 4-month high, positivity rate 4.1%, CM rules out lockdown On a day when Delhi recorded 3,594 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily count this year, with 14 more deaths, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged that the city was experiencing a fourth wave... IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Mamata writes to oppn leaders: 'Must unite against BJP's plan of one-party authoritarian rule' West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote a letter to senior opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and Arvind Kejriwal, urging them to band together for a "united.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Lockdown in Delhi? Fear looms large as COVID-19 cases surge, government issues new guidelines Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government on Saturday (March 27) issued new guidelines to curb the spread of coronavirus in Delhi. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Setback for Kejriwal as NCT Bill passed in Lok Sabha The bill, that seeks to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, was strongly opposed by Arvind Kejriwal. DNA - Published on March 22, 2021	Mamata extends support to Kejriwal over NCT Bill, stands in solidarity to fight for 'Power' with Centre On Wednesday, Arvind Kejriwal accused the Centre of 'curtailing the powers' of the elected Delhi government through the Bill. DNA - Published on March 18, 2021
Delhi: Bill in Lok Sabha to give LG more power, stage set for Centre-AAP faceoff In a move that has set the stage for revival of the confrontation between the Centre and the AAP government in Delhi, the former on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha seeking to give more powers.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2021	Kejriwal says Delhi to bid for 2048 Olympics, vision incorporated in Budget 21-22 Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday presented a budget worth Rs 69,000 crore for the financial year 2021-22. DNA - Published on March 10, 2021
Red Fort violence planned by BJP, says Arvind Kejriwal IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2021	Law and order situation in Delhi is in 'serious turmoil', says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal CM Kejriwal's remarks came in the wake of the recent stabbing of a teenaged boy and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Delhi. DNA - Published on February 28, 2021
Farm laws are death warrant for farmers: Arvind Kejriwal IndiaTimes - Published on February 21, 2021	Kejriwal to meet protesting farmers at lunch, agri laws to be discussed: Sources IndiaTimes - Published on February 20, 2021
Arvind Kejriwal to address kisan mahapanchayat in Meerut on February 28: Key developments IndiaTimes - Published on February 15, 2021	Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's daughter duped of Rs 34,000 in e-commerce fraud A complaint was given to Civil Lines police station after which the police has registered a case of cheating. DNA - Published on February 9, 2021
Uttarakhand floods: Kejriwal says ready to extend all help Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his government is ready to extend every possible help to people of Uttarakhand where a glacier broke off at Joshimath in Chamoli district on Sunday, leading to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2021	Good news! Buying a house in Delhi to get cheaper, Kejriwal govt takes this big step The decision is expected to make it substantially cheaper for people to do property transactions and revive the real estate sector. DNA - Published on February 6, 2021
Doorstep ration delivery scheme to be launched by March: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal The chief minister said that the health care system in Delhi did not collapse even when it saw one of the worst outbreak of COVID-19 infections. DNA - Published on January 26, 2021	How AAP's decision to join farmers’ tractor parade on Jan 26 reminds one of Arvind Kejriwal’s 2014 dharna The threat by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the protesting farmers’ “tractor parade” in the national capital on Republic Day could be a deja vu moment. This is the second time in seven years when.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2021
Delhi prepares for COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday, check details Vaccination will kick off from the state-run LNJP Hospital with a simple ceremony in the presence of Kejriwal DNA - Published on January 15, 2021	COVID-19: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal makes big announcement about vaccines-details here The government had announced on Saturday (January 9) that the vaccination program will start from January 16 across the country. DNA - Published on January 13, 2021
Bird flu scare: Delhi bans import of live birds from Saturday Kejriwal made the announcement through a digital press conference and made it clear that "there is not a single confirmed bird flu case in Delhi. DNA - Published on January 9, 2021	Social Humour: Indians compare Capitol Hill siege to situation back home Everyone from Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi Police to Kangana Ranaut found a mention in the memes that went viral following the dramatic events at Capitol Hill. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2021
Yearender: Why 2020 was a year of BJP, AAP in elections While the year 2019 would be remembered for the victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA in the Lok Sabha elections, 2020 would be recalled as the year when the BJP made handsome gains in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2020	'Debate with farmer leaders in public on new laws': At Singhu protest site, Kejriwal throws challenge to Centre "I challenge those from the Central government who know the most about the farm laws to debate with the farmer leaders in public. They say that farmers do not know enough, it will be proven who knows.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2020
Mutant coronavirus: Kejriwal seeks ban on flights from UK, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says this UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday had said that the new strain of COVID-19, being seen in their country is "out of control". DNA - Published on December 21, 2020	If you cannot provide a good education to children, quit: Sisodia to Adityanath Deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia slammed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday, saying that if he could not provide a good education to children of Uttar Pradesh, which.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2020
Third wave of COVID-19 in Delhi under control, says CM Arvind Kejriwal With reports of 1,133 present Covid cases in Delhi, the CM said that the positivity rate has now dropped to 1.3 per cent. DNA - Published on December 19, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes	How politics over farmers protest is playing out in Punjab between Arvind Kejriwal, Congress and SAD IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2020
Farm laws: Amarinder dubs Kejriwal a 'big fraud' IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2020	Kejriwal is 'new chameleon': BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi slams Delhi CM for tearing copies of farm laws The Member of Parliament from New Delhi Lekhi said that the farm laws were notified in the Delhi Gazette on November 23. DNA - Published on December 18, 2020
Arvind Kejriwal tears up copies of farm laws in Delhi assembly IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2020	Why Arvind Kejriwal’s plans for AAP to contest 2022 UP assembly elections may be over-ambitious IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal

7th and current Chief Minister of Delhi, India

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'Some Delhi hospitals left with few hours of oxygen', says Kejriwal, seeks Centre's help

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'Main hoon na': Kejriwal appeals to migrant workers with folded hands to not leave Delhi due to lockdown

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