Latest Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal News | Top Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal News Headlines Today | Today India news | Breaking Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal News Today | English Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal News Headlines - TheDailyGuardian

AAP Leader Dilip Pandey Calls for Swati Maliwal’s Resignation Over Remarks on Atishi’s CM Designation

September 17, 2024, 6:14 pm

In a heated exchange within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), party leader Dilip Pandey on Tuesday called for the resignation of Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal after she made controversial remarks about AAP leader Atishi, who is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi. Pandey accused Maliwal of following a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agenda and suggested that she seek a Rajya Sabha ticket from the BJP instead.

Pandey’s attack came after Maliwal referred to Atishi as a “dummy CM” and shared allegations that Atishi’s parents had written mercy petitions to spare 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru from execution. In response, Pandey stated, “Swati Maliwal takes a Rajya Sabha ticket from AAP but follows BJP’s script. If she has any shame, she should resign from the Rajya Sabha and seek a ticket from the BJP.”

Maliwal had earlier posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Today is a very sad day for Delhi. A woman is being made Chief Minister whose family fought a long battle to save terrorist Afzal Guru from hanging. Her parents wrote mercy petitions to save him. May God protect Delhi.”

The controversy arose on the same day that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed Atishi’s name as his successor during a meeting with party MLAs. Following the meeting, Atishi was unanimously elected as the leader of the Delhi AAP Legislative Party.

Expressing her gratitude after being elected, Atishi said, “I would like to thank Arvind Kejriwal, the popular CM of Delhi and my mentor, for trusting me with such a huge responsibility. Only in AAP can a first-time politician become the Chief Minister of a state.” She added, “On behalf of all AAP MLAs and the people of Delhi, I want to say that there is only one Chief Minister of Delhi, and that is Arvind Kejriwal.”

Kejriwal, who is stepping down as Chief Minister, submitted his resignation to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday. His resignation follows his release on bail from Tihar jail on September 13 in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam case.

The clash between Maliwal and AAP has been ongoing, with Maliwal accusing Kejriwal’s former aide Bibhav Kumar of assault, leading to a rift between her and the party. Despite these tensions, Maliwal remains a member of AAP, and the party has not taken action against her.

Swati Maliwal Made Appointments To Discuss The Alleged Assault Case Against Her

June 18, 2024, 4:26 pm

Swati Maliwal, a member of Rajya Sabha, has made appointments with the leaders of INDIA group, which also includes her AAP to discuss the assault case.

On Tuesday, Swati Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP from AAP, reached out to INDIA bloc leaders, including Sharad Pawar of NCP-SCP, Rahul Gandhi from Congress, Akhilesh Yadav of Samajwadi Party, and Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT). Requesting a meeting to discuss her assault case, involving an aide associated with one of the key members of the alliance.

In a letter to INDIA bloc leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, the Aam Aadmi Party member complained she was subjected to “victim shaming and character assassination” for speaking up against the abuse.

पिछले 18 सालों से मैंने ज़मीन पे काम किया है और 9 सालों में महिला आयोग में 1.7 लाख केस में सुनवाई करी है। बिना किसी से डरे और किसी के आगे झुके, महिला आयोग को एक बहुत ऊँचे मक़ाम पे खड़ा करा है। पर बहुत दुख की बात है कि पहले मुझे मुख्यमंत्री के घर पे बुरी तरह पीटा गया, फिर मेरा… pic.twitter.com/Pp0IcChPb9

— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) June 18, 2024

Maliwal shared the letters she sent to the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and national president Sharad Pawar on platform X. “I have worked on the ground for the last 18 years and have heard 1.7 lakh cases in the Women’s Commission in 9 years. Without fearing anyone and bowing down to anyone, I have made the Women’s Commission stand in a very high position. But it is very sad that first I was beaten badly at the Chief Minister’s house, then my character was defamed. Today, I have written a letter to all the big leaders of the INDIA alliance regarding this matter. I have asked for an appointment with everyone,” she wrote beside the post.”

Swati Maliwal also claimed that she has been receiving numerous rape and death threats ever since AAP initiated a smear campaign against her on electronic and social media, aimed at tarnishing her reputation, character, and credibility.

Delhi Police Forms SIT To Investigate Swati Maliwal Case

May 21, 2024, 8:45 am

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to probe the Swati Maliwal case, following accusations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, for assault. Police officials stated that the SIT is led by North Delhi’s Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anjitha Chepyala, who is overseeing the investigation. The team also includes three inspector-rank officers, including the officer from Civil Lines Police Station where the case was filed.

The SIT will present its findings to senior officials after completing the investigation, according to the police.

On Monday, the Delhi Police took Bibhav Kumar to the drawing room of Kejriwal’s residence, where the alleged assault on Maliwal occurred, to reconstruct the events of the morning of May 13. The police documented Kumar’s answers, mapped them sequentially, and took photographs of the crime scene, officials reported.

Sources within the Delhi Police revealed that both the accused and the victim were brought to the crime scene to recreate the incident, and their accounts are now being analyzed. Officials also visited Bibhav Kumar’s residence as part of the investigation.

The police are attempting to retrieve Bibhav Kumar‘s mobile data, hoping it will provide new leads. They are also investigating whether the CCTV footage was tampered with, as alleged by Swati Maliwal. On Sunday evening, the police seized the DVR containing Kejriwal’s CCTV footage and are working to recover the missing portions.

Earlier, on Saturday, Bibhav Kumar was arrested in connection with the alleged assault on Maliwal. He was presented before the Tis Hazari Court, which remanded him to police custody for five days.

In her complaint, Maliwal alleged that Bibhav “slapped” her “at least seven to eight times” while she “continued screaming” and “brutally dragged” her while “kicking” her in her “chest, stomach, and pelvis area.” Following his arrest, Bibhav was taken to Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court, which remanded him to police custody for five days.

On Friday, Bibhav filed a counter-complaint against Maliwal, accusing her of gaining ‘unauthorized entry’ into the Chief Minister’s Civil Lines residence and ‘verbally abusing’ him.

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Accused Bibhav Kumar Seeks Bail, Claims No Notice Served Before Arrest

May 18, 2024, 6:06 pm

In the ongoing Swati Maliwal assault case, accused Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, moved for bail on Saturday, asserting he is not a flight risk. His counsel, senior advocate N Hariharan, told the court that no notice was served to Bibhav before his arrest by Delhi Police.

Bibhav’s lawyer produced videos disputing Maliwal’s assault allegations and argued that Swati Maliwal did not have an appointment to meet CM Kejriwal on May 13, contradicting her claims. The incident, which Bibhav’s counsel described as concocted, allegedly took place in a location covered by CCTV cameras.

“The entire place is covered by CCTV. To get into the office and meet the CM, you need to have a prior appointment, which she did not have,” Hariharan stated, adding that a security breach report had been filed by security personnel.

Bibhav’s legal team emphasized his willingness to cooperate with the investigation but argued against the manner of his arrest. “Without notice, you cannot call me to the police station and make me sit there for hours. An interim protection can be granted,” his lawyer contended.

The court hearing revealed that Maliwal, currently a member of the Rajya Sabha and former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, had approached the SHO on May 13 without lodging a complaint, which she later filed on May 16. This delay was presented as evidence of an alleged conspiracy against Bibhav.

Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava informed the court that Bibhav was arrested at 4:15 PM during the bail hearing. Following this, the court disposed of the anticipatory bail plea as infructuous.

Piyush Goyal Slams Kejriwal Over Swati Maliwal Assault Allegations

May 18, 2024, 12:11 pm

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in response to allegations made by AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Maliwal has accused Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, of assaulting her inside the chief minister’s residence.

This controversy has escalated just days before the upcoming polling in the National Capital, scheduled for May 20. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has denied these allegations. “Who is taking them seriously? He came out of jail for a few days for poll campaigning and see what kind of things he is doing,” Piyush Goyal told ANI, responding to Delhi minister Atishi’s dismissal of Maliwal’s allegations as a “conspiracy.”

Earlier, Bibhav Kumar filed a complaint against Maliwal, alleging unauthorized entry, verbal abuse, threats, and potential involvement by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the incident. In his complaint to the SHO of Civil Lines Police Station, Kumar requested legal action against Maliwal and an investigation into her possible connections with BJP leaders, suggesting political motives behind her actions amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

This complaint follows Maliwal’s allegations that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwal’s residence. AAP responded by releasing a video purportedly showing Maliwal arguing with security personnel at the residence, contradicting her assault claims. The video was shared by AAP with the caption “Swati Maliwal ka sach (Swati Maliwal’s truth).”

This marks the first time AAP has publicly opposed Maliwal in this matter, despite previous statements from AAP MP Sanjay Singh indicating that Kejriwal had taken the incident seriously and directed “strict action.”

The Delhi Police filed an FIR based on Maliwal’s complaint, in which she claimed that Kumar “slapped” her “at least seven to eight times,” “brutally dragged” her, and “kicked” her in the “chest, stomach, and pelvis area” on May 13 at Kejriwal’s Civil Lines residence.

As the controversy intensified, Maliwal accused her party of protecting a “Gunda” (hitman) and engaging in her “character assassination.” She criticized AAP leaders, particularly Atishi, for terming her visit to Kejriwal’s residence a “conspiracy,” and contrasted her long association with AAP against newer party members.

Delhi’s Tis Hazari court has recorded Maliwal’s statement, and an FIR has been filed against Bibhav Kumar and other individuals under IPC Sections 308 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide), 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint), 354B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), and 509 (Word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman).

AAP To Hold Press Conference Amid Alleged Assault On MP Swati Maliwal

May 17, 2024, 5:43 pm

Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal at the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the party has announced a press conference to “bring out the reality” of the situation. AAP minister Atishi posted on X, “Will be doing a press conference today at 6 pm to bring out the reality of the Swati Maliwal issue.”

In the meantime, the Delhi Police’s forensic unit arrived at the Chief Minister’s residence to collect evidence related to the alleged assault on Swati Maliwal. Earlier in the day, AAP criticized Maliwal over a purported video from the CM’s residence, supposedly filmed on the day of the alleged incident. The party shared the video, which was posted by a news channel, with the caption “Swati Maliwal ka sach (Swati Maliwal’s truth).” The video allegedly shows Maliwal arguing with security personnel at the CM’s residence.

This marks the first instance of AAP opposing Maliwal’s account, contradicting AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s earlier statement that Arvind Kejriwal had acknowledged the incident and called for “strict action,” emphasizing that the party supports Swati Maliwal.

In response to the same video, Swati Maliwal criticized an anonymous individual, calling him a “political hitman” and accusing him of trying to protect himself. She stated that the ‘truth’ will be revealed once the CCTV footage of the house and the room is examined. Maliwal wrote on X, “Like every time, this time also this political hitman has started efforts to save himself. By getting his people to tweet and play videos without any context, he thinks he can save himself by committing this crime.” She added, “Who makes a video of someone being beaten up? The truth will be revealed to everyone as soon as the CCTV footage of the house and the room is checked. Fall to whatever level you can, God is watching everything. One day everyone’s truth will come out in front of the world.”

The Delhi Police filed an FIR in the case based on Swati Maliwal’s complaint, which revealed shocking details. According to the FIR, Maliwal alleged that Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, “slapped” her “at least seven to eight times” while she “continued screaming” and “brutally dragged” her while “kicking” her in her “chest, stomach and pelvis area.”

Maliwal recounted the events of May 13 when she visited the Civil Lines residence of Chief Minister Kejriwal. According to the FIR, she stated, “I went inside the camp office and called CM’s PS Bibhav Kumar but I could not go in. I then sent a message to his mobile number (through WhatsApp). However, there was no response. I then went inside the residential area through the main door, as I have always done in the past year. Since Bibhav Kumar was not present, I entered the residence area and informed the staff present there to tell the CM here to meet him.”

Maliwal continued in her complaint, “I was informed that he was present in the house and I was told to wait in the drawing room. I went into the drawing room and sat on the sofa and waited for him to meet me.” She described the assault, stating, “He then abused me and asked, who are you to not listen to what I say. While saying these words, he came and stood right in front of me. Without any provocation whatsoever on my side, he started slapping me with full force. He slapped me seven to eight times, at least while I continued screaming. I felt absolutely shocked and was screaming for help over and over again. In order to protect myself, I pushed him away with my legs.”

Maliwal added, “I repeatedly told him that he should please let go of me as I was in unbearable pain. However, he attacked me with full force again and again. I somehow managed to get free. I then sat on the sofa of the drawing room and gathered my spectacles that had fallen on the ground during the assault. I was in a terrible state of shock at this attack. I was deeply traumatised and called the 112 number and reported the crime against me.”

The FIR was filed under IPC Sections 308 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide), 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint), 354B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman).

Swati Maliwal Case: Delhi Police To Review CCTV footage From Kejriwal’s Residence

May 17, 2024, 11:49 am

The Delhi Police has requested CCTV footage from the company that installed cameras at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence to investigate the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, according to sources. The police will review all footage related to the incident from the eight cameras installed outside Kejriwal’s house.

Bibhav Kumar, Kejriwal’s personal secretary, is the accused in this case. Four police teams are especially tasked with finding him; they are supposedly in Punjab. Ten police teams are investigating the case. Investigating teams include those from the North District as well as other departments.

Moreover, regarding AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, NCW chief Rekha Sharma stated, “We have sent a notice to Bibhav, but his wife did not accept it physically, so we pasted the notice on his door. If he does not respond by tomorrow, we will visit his residence to ensure our team meets him. I am hoping that he will come tomorrow.”

#WATCH | Delhi: On AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, NCW chief Rekha Sharma says "…We have sent a notice to Bibhav but his wife did not accept it physically so we pasted that notice on his door. If by tomorrow he does not come then we will visit his residence and make sure that… pic.twitter.com/Sdp2Cz5nCs

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024

A chronology of the incident and the events leading up to Maliwal’s assault is what the police are trying to compile. In addition to recording statements from each person Maliwal spoke with at the gate, they will confirm the time Maliwal arrived at the Chief Minister’s House on May 13. The police will also document the cab driver’s statement. Maliwal allegedly took a cab to the chief minister’s residence..

The Delhi Police registered an FIR at the Civil Lines police station on Thursday regarding the alleged assault on the AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP. Maliwal claimed she was assaulted by Bibhav Kumar at the Chief Minister’s residence. Her statement will be recorded before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows a magistrate to record a person’s statement or confession during a police investigation.

Maliwal made a PCR call from the Chief Minister’s House at 9:34 pm on May 13. The police might issue a notice to Bibhav Kumar, asking him to join the investigation. According to the FIR, Maliwal alleged that she was slapped, hit on the stomach, attacked, and kicked by Bibhav Kumar. The FIR includes charges under sections 354, 506, 509, and 323 of the IPC, which cover offences such as assault or criminal force to outrage a woman’s modesty, criminal intimidation, and other related charges.

Delhi Police To Review CCTV Footage From Kejriwal’s Residence In Maliwal Assault Investigation

May 17, 2024, 11:31 am

The Delhi Police has reached out to the company responsible for installing CCTV cameras at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence to obtain footage related to an incident where party MP Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted, sources reveal.

There are eight cameras installed outside Kejriwal’s house. Approximately ten police teams are investigating the incident, with four teams focused on locating the accused, Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, who is reportedly in Punjab. Teams from the North District and other units have begun their inquiries, sources said. The initial step for the police is to create a timeline of events, establishing the sequence of activities on the day Maliwal was assaulted. The investigation includes verifying the time Maliwal arrived at the Chief Minister’s House on May 13 and recording statements from everyone she encountered at the gate. Maliwal reportedly took a cab to the CM’s residence on May 13, and the police will also record the cab driver’s statement.

Statements from all individuals who met Maliwal at the CM House will be recorded. An FIR was filed by the Delhi Police at the Civil Lines police station on Thursday regarding the alleged assault on the AAP Rajya Sabha MP. Maliwal has accused Bibhav Kumar, the Chief Minister’s personal secretary, of assaulting her. Maliwal’s statement will be recorded before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. This section allows a magistrate to record statements or confessions during a police investigation. Maliwal made a PCR call from the Chief Minister’s House at 9.34 pm on May 13.

The police may issue a notice to Bibhav Kumar, requesting his participation in the investigation, sources added. According to the FIR, Maliwal alleged that she was slapped, hit on the stomach, attacked, and kicked by Bibhav Kumar at the Chief Minister’s residence. The FIR includes charges under sections 354, 506, 509, and 323 of the IPC, covering offences such as assault or criminal force with intent to outrage a woman’s modesty, criminal intimidation, and physical assault.

Delhi Police to check CCTV Footage installed at Kejriwal’s house to inspect Maliwal’s Assault.

BJP Leaders Call For Kejriwal’s Resignation Over Alleged Assault On AAP MP Swati Maliwal

May 17, 2024, 4:59 am

Amid intense discussions regarding the reported assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by a close aide of the Delhi CM, BJP leaders in the national capital have rallied behind Maliwal and called for action in response to the incident. Shazia Ilmi, a Delhi BJP leader, shared her own encounters with Kumar’s misconduct, leading to additional controversy. The Delhi police also lodged an FIR related to the alleged assault on Thursday evening, identifying the Delhi CM’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar.

BJP’s Shazia Ilmi said, “They are defending this for political gain. She (Swati Maliwal) has been beaten. Bibhav Kumar’s job profile is to obey Arvind Kejriwal. I have also tolerated the misbehaviour of that person. Prashant Kumar and Yogendra Yadav were also kicked out by bouncers. But this time they have crossed limits. Is beating up a woman by your PA appropriate? The police have done well. They have reached for her help.”

Additionally, she demanded Kejriwal’s resignation from the position of Chief Minister.

“Kejriwal should resign immediately. It is not right for him to maintain that chair. After getting a female colleague beaten up, he has no reason to be the CM. He should apologize and resign, and there should be immediate criminal action. No one should think that this has been done by Bibhav. All of this has been done by Arvind Kejriwal. Bibhav has done this misbehaviour on the orders of Arvind Kejriwal,” Ilmi alleged.

Delhi BJP President, Virendra Sachdeva, raised questions about Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s silence regarding the issue.

“Finally, Swati Maliwal has broken her silence and she has informed the police about this in her complaint. The police have also registered an FIR against Bibhav Kumar under sections of IPC. I want to ask only one question, Arvind Kejriwal. When such an incident happened with Swati Maliwal at your residence and you were present in the house at that time, why did you allow a woman to be tortured? Why did you not try to stop it? Why are you silent on this?” Sachdeva said.

“You should immediately hand over Bibhav to the police. The entire country, the entire society, stands with Swati Maliwal and every woman with whom such an incident happens,” he added.

Reacting to the incident, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that Swati Maliwal had reported the misconduct done to her. However, he expressed shock that Arvind Kejriwal, who advocates for women’s rights, has yet to take any action against Bibhav Kumar.

On Thursday, the Civil Lines Police registered a case under sections 354, 506, 509, and 323, among other IPC sections. These include offenses such as assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, criminal intimidation, gestures or acts intended to insult, and assault.

The action was initiated following a formal complaint filed by Swati Maliwal on Thursday. In her complaint, Maliwal alleges that she was “slapped, hit on the stomach, and kicked” by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s PA, Bibhav Kumar.

After the incident, Maliwal was transported to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. Sources indicate that the AAP MP arrived there for a medical examination. She was observed leaving the AIIMS hospital around 03:40 am.

In response to the situation, Special Cell and Crime Branch teams have been mobilized to apprehend the accused. Sources mention that efforts are underway to track his whereabouts, with multiple teams from the Delhi Police engaged in the operation.

MCD House adjourned amid furor over alleged attack on AAP’s Swati Maliwal

May 14, 2024, 2:30 pm

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House adjourned on Tuesday without any deliberation due to a commotion caused by BJP councillors regarding the alleged assault of Aam Admi Party MP Swati Maliwal and demands for the appointment of a ‘Dalit’ Mayor. BJP councillors, brandishing placards, also chanted slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

After the House adjourned, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi informed ANI, “All the BJP councillors created chaos inside the house… BJP councillors obstructed discussions on MCD issues… For the past 1-1.5 years, BJP has hindered the formation of standing committees, special committees, and ward committees…”

No official statements were issued regarding the alleged incident by the ruling party, MP Maliwal, or the CM’s office. Delhi Police stated on Monday that no complaint had been filed concerning the purported assault on Swati Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence.

DCP Manoj Kumar Meena told ANI on Monday, “At around 9.34 am, we received a PCR call stating that she had been assaulted inside the CM’s residence. Local police responded, and MP Swati Maliwal later visited the police station Civil Lines but left without filing any complaints. No complaints have been received regarding this matter.”

This incident occurred just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the National Capital and following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release from jail, with the Supreme Court granting him interim bail until June 1.

All seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will hold elections on May 25, with the Aam Admi Party and Congress forming a joint alliance. Under the agreement, AAP will contest 4 seats, and Congress will contest 3.

The first four phases of polling took place on April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13, with the next three rounds scheduled for May 20, May 26, and June 1.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4.