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Delhi Govt Cracks Down: 1,323 Penalised, 179 Illegal Water Connections Cut

June 14, 2024, 2:47 pm

Days after imposing a Rs 2,000 fine for water wastage, the Delhi government announced penalties for 1,323 violators and disconnection of 179 illegal connections.

Facing criticism from political opponents and the Supreme Court, the government claimed a 25% reduction in water losses from the Munak Canal, which supplies water from Haryana. Additionally, they replaced 3,500 km of pipeline and laid 7,300 km of new lines to reduce leakage.

Delhi reportedly loses about 50% of its water to theft and leaks. Water Minister Atishi blamed the reduced supply from Haryana for the city’s water issues, while emphasizing the crackdown on illegal tanker operations, which use only about 4-5 MGD of water.

Meanwhile, Atishi met with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar Jail on Thursday. “The CM said that he came to know…that there is a water problem in Delhi and people are troubled. He has instructed that whatever steps are required to be taken to overcome the water shortage in Delhi should be taken as soon as possible… He has given instructions to all the MLAs to go to the ground, stay among the people, and work to solve the water problem of the people,” she said.

“Would Be Better If These People Read Constitution…”: PM Modi On Kejriwal’s Allegation

May 28, 2024, 2:00 pm

Rejecting opposition allegations about the misuse of probe agencies against them, PM Narendra Modi has said the government has zero tolerance towards corruption and that it is better “if these people read the Constitution, read the law of the country”.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi said the probe agencies were making more seizures in corruption cases.

When asked about Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that PM Modi decides who will go to jail, the Prime Minister said, “It would be better if these people read the Constitution, read the law of the country, I do not need to say anything to anyone”.
Kejriwal has been given interim bail by the Supreme Court till June 1 in the Delhi excise policy case.
Kejriwal has been attacking the BJP and PM Modi in his rallies for the Lok Sabha polls.

“In Bihar, Modi Ji said – ‘Tejashwi Yadav will go to jail in a few days.’ This clearly shows who will go to jail and for how many days will he stay in jail, this is decided by Modi Ji. When I said this a few days ago, I was asked how I was saying this. Yesterday Modi Ji accepted it in front of the whole country,” Kejriwal said in a post on X on May 26.

कल बिहार में मोदी जी ने कहा – “कुछ दिनों में तेजस्वी यादव जेल जायेंगे।” इस से साफ़ ज़ाहिर है कि कौन जेल जाएगा, कितने दिन जेल में रहेगा, ये मोदी जी तय करते हैं।

ये बात जब मैंने कुछ दिन पहले कही थी तो मुझसे पूछा गया कि ये मैं कैसे कह रहा हूँ। कल मोदी जी ने पूरे देश के सामने क़बूल… https://t.co/jHAWMfTzpB

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 26, 2024

PM Modi said that during his 10-year tenure, ED has seized Rs 2,200 crore while during Manmohan Singh’s 10-year tenure as Prime Minister, it was only Rs 34 lakh.

“Ask the person who is throwing this garbage, what is the proof of what you are saying? I will convert this garbage into manure and will produce some good things for the country from it. When Manmohan Singh was in power for 10 years, Rs 34 lakhs were seized and currently in the last 10 years ED has seized Rs 2,200 crores. The one who has brought back Rs 2,200 crores to the country should be respected and not abused,” he said.

“The one whose money has gone is abusing. It means that whoever has a part in stealing money will shout a little after being caught. Today, a Sarpanch has the right to sign on a chequebook but the Prime Minister of the country does not have it. Modi government has told its officers that it has zero tolerance towards corruption,” he added.

“Not Giving Clean-Chit To Anyone…Kejriwal Was At Home”: Swati Maliwal

May 23, 2024, 4:43 pm

Recounting what happened on May 13, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday said that she was assaulted by Bibhav Kumar, personal aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal adding that she is not giving “clean-chit” to anyone.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, AAP Rajya Sabha MP recounted the entire incident of May 13 at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence.
“On May 13 at around 9 am in the morning, I went to meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence. The staff asked me to sit in the drawing room and told her that Arvind Kejriwal ji was at home and he was coming here to meet me. After that the PA of Arvind Kejriwal ji Bibhav Kumar came in a state of aggression and I asked ‘Kya Hua Kejriwalji aa rahe hai. Kya hogya?’ I said this much, after which he slapped me. He (Bibhav Kumar) slapped me 7 to 8 times. When I tried to push him, he held my legs and mujhe ghaseet diya. Ensuring that my head bumped into the center table. I fell to the floor and he (Bibhav) started beating me with his legs. I was screaming and begging for help but no one came there,” Maliwal said.

She further said that she is not aware whether she was beaten on the instructions of anyone or by himself or of his own accord and that this is all a matter of investigation.
“Everything is a matter of investigation. I am very cooperative with the Delhi Police. I am not giving anyone the clean chit. Because the fact is I was in the drawing room and Arvind Kejriwal was at home and I was beaten up very badly. I was literally screaming very badly but no one came to help to out. I never thought what will happen to me and my career. What will they do with me? I just thought that ‘Jo cheez maine saari mahilao ko bola hai ki hamesha sach ke saath khade raho, aap sachi sachi complain karo and jo bhi aapke sath kuch galat hua hai toh uske liye jarur lado, toh aaj mai kaise nhi ladh sakti,’ she said with tears in her eyes.

Following the assault allegations levelled by Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal against a former aide of CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said that the silence of the AAP chief on this matter shows his stance about the issue of the safety of women.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has accused party chief Kejriwal’s former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence.
Bibhav Kumar has lodged a counter-complaint with the police on Friday, accusing Maliwal of gaining ‘unauthorised entry’ into the CM’s Civil Lines residence and ‘verbally abusing’ him.
A case was filed against Bibhav Kumar and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the case based on Maliwal’s complaint. Bibhav was arrested by the Delhi Police on Sunday, May 19, and is currently in police custody.

Political Heat Rises in Delhi: Kejriwal’s Bail and BJP’s Graft Allegations Fuel Lok Sabha Battle

May 23, 2024, 9:22 am

As the penultimate phase of the general elections approaches, attention turns to the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, with the BJP aiming for another clean sweep and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking its first victory in the national capital.

The BJP secured all seven seats in Delhi in both the 2014 and 2019 elections, while the AAP, despite holding power in Delhi, has yet to win a single Lok Sabha seat.

In a strategic move, the AAP and the Congress are contesting the elections in Delhi as partners under the INDIA bloc, with the AAP fielding candidates in four seats and the Congress in three. Additionally, the AAP is contesting one seat in Haryana and two in Gujarat, while both parties are engaging in a friendly contest in Punjab.

In Delhi, the AAP is contesting in East Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, and New Delhi, while the Congress is contesting in North-East Delhi, North-West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk.

Key candidates include Kuldeep Kumar, Sahiram Pehalwan, Mahabal Mishra, and Somnath Bharti from the AAP, and Udit Raj, Jai Prakash Agarwal, and Kanhaiya Kumar from the Congress.

Despite sweeping Delhi in 2019, the BJP replaced six of its seven MPs, retaining only Manoj Tiwari from North-East Delhi. The new candidates include Praveen Khandelwal, Harsh Deep Malhotra, Yogender Chandolia, Ramvir Singh Bhiduri, Kamaljeet Singh Sehrawat, and Bansuri Swaraj.

The AAP’s campaign hit a snag when its national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Despite interim bail granted by the Supreme Court, the AAP faces allegations and a chargesheet from the ED.

The campaign faced further challenges with allegations of irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board and at mohalla clinics. However, the AAP received a boost when Kejriwal resumed campaigning after his release from Tihar jail.

The campaign took another turn with allegations of assault against AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, leading to a heated exchange between the AAP and the BJP.

As the political landscape intensifies in Delhi, the BJP aims for a repeat of its 2019 success, while the AAP and Congress hope for a breakthrough.

AAP Leader Sanjay Singh Accuses BJP Of Plotting Attack On Delhi CM Kejriwal

May 20, 2024, 1:09 pm

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Monday accused the BJP of plotting an attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

“The BJP has been in a state of panic ever since Arvind Kejriwal came out of jail,” Singh declared at a news conference in the nation’s capital. Right now, the BJP is preparing to strike Arvind Kejriwal with deadly intent. The prime minister’s office is the direct source of this plot. At the Patel Nagar and Rajiv Chowk metro stations, there is a written threat of violence against Kejriwal ji.

“He claimed that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are plotting to assassinate the chief minister of Delhi because they are so consumed by hatred. He further stated that the PMO, the BJP, and PM Modi will bear responsibility for any harm that befalls Kejriwal.

“PM Narendra Modi and the BJP are so immersed in hatred and revenge that they are conspiring to kill Arvind Kejriwal ji. I want to tell the government, administration and Election Commission that if anything happens to Arvind Kejriwal, the PMO, BJP and Narendra Modi will be responsible for it,” the AAP leader said.
He further claimed that Kejriwal was not given insulin for 23 days when he was lodged in Tihar jail.

“First, these people did not give insulin to Arvind Kejriwal ji in jail for 23 days and now all this is being done. If Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gets even a scratch, then the BJP and PM Modi will be directly responsible for it,” Singh said.
The Supreme Court gave interim bail to the Aam Aadmi Party convenor till June 1 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the national capital. However, as per the terms of his bail, the Delhi Chief Minister cannot make any comment about his role in the Delhi liquor scam case.

Days after the general election timetable was revealed, on March 21, Kejriwal was detained by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an excise policy case. He spent more than 50 days in Tihar Jail.

The bail is valid until June 1st, after which Kejriwal must turn himself in to the police on June 2nd.

Maliwal ‘Assault’: Delhi Police Team Visits AAP MP’s Residence

May 16, 2024, 6:30 pm

Earlier today, the National Commission for Women summoned Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar over Swati Maliwal’s allegations.

In relation to the reported attack on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s home, a team of Delhi Police arrived at her home on Thursday. To obtain information about the purported incident, the team—led by a rank officer of the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP)—went to Maliwal’s residence, according to officials.

Days after leaving Tihar Jail on temporary release to run for Lok Sabha, Arvind Kejriwal found himself in another scandal. According to early reports, Kejriwal’s home called the Delhi Police on Monday morning to report that Swati Maliwal had been beaten there. Maliwal went to the Civil Lines Police Station thereafter, but he left without reporting anything.

On Tuesday, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said that while Maliwal was waiting to see the CM, Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, “misbehaved” with her. The chief minister has “taken note of the incident and has asked for strict action,” Singh continued.

On Wednesday, a number of BJP politicians demonstrated against Arvind Kejriwal’s supposed “misbehavior” with Swati Maliwal at his home.

Kejriwal PA Bibhav Kumar was seen at the Lucknow airport with the Delhi CM, even though the AAP had acknowledged the purported misbehavior with Maliwal.

Meanwhile, Bibhav Kumar has been called by the National Commission for Women on Friday at 11 a.m., citing a media article titled “Ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal accuses Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary of assaulting her” as their reason.

The Commission sent out a notification threatening further action should noncompliance be judged necessary.

This episode has sparked debate and conjecture since Kumar, a significant member of the Chief Minister’s office, is the target of grave accusations from a well-known public figure such as Maliwal.

But as of yet, police have not received any formal complaint.

Maliwal ‘Assault’: BJP’s Poonawala Claims ‘Kejriwal Protecting Aide Bibhav Kumar’

May 16, 2024, 11:28 am

Amid the untamed political showdown with the ruling AAP over the alleged assault on Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala claimed on Thursday that CM Arvind Kejriwal was shielding his aise and accused in the case Bibhav Kumar.

Kejriwal’s aide assaulted the former chairperson of the DCW at the former’s residence.

The AAP finally acknowledged the incident after first choosing to remain silent. Senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh stated that the chief minister had given the situation the proper attention and that severe action would ensue.

However, sharing an image of AAP leaders at the Lucknow airport in which party leader Kejriwal, along with Sanjay Singh and Bibhav Kumar are seen, Poonawala posted from his official X handle on Thursday, “72 hours No FIR on Bibhav Kumar instead Kejriwal is protecting him! Roaming around with him..”

“It is clear: attack on Swati Maliwal was done at (the) behest of Kejriwal himself Sheesh Mahal is Apradh Mahal & just like Draupadi cheerharan–a woman Rajya Sabha MP was subjected to violence, assault,” Poonawala added.

Hi @sardesairajdeep is this story catching your eye ? https://t.co/bFAog5ZaJv pic.twitter.com/04S2oRxpyh

— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 16, 2024

Kapil Mishra, vice president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, posted photo of Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh, and Bibhav Kumar together at the Lucknow airport who noted that the Rajya Sabha MP had already denounced the incident.

“This is the photo of Lucknow airport last night The one in the black shirt is Vibhav who hit Swati Maliwal Along with Sanjay Singh who said that Bibhav did a very wrong thing, Kejriwal is angry The third one is Kejriwal himself who is accused of getting Swati beaten up,” Mishra posted on X.

लखनऊ एयरपोर्ट की कल रात की ये फोटो

काली शर्ट में बिभव हैं जिसने स्वाति मालीवाल को मारा

साथ में संजय सिंह जिन्होंने बताया कि बिभव ने बहुत ग़लत किया , केजरीवाल नाराज़ है

तीसरे ख़ुद केजरीवाल जिन पर स्वाति को पिटवाने का आरोप pic.twitter.com/cVszpEFagb

— Kapil Mishra (Modi Ka Pariwar) (@KapilMishra_IND) May 16, 2024

Condemning the alleged assault on the fellow Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said that Kejriwal had taken cognisance of the matter and directed strict action.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Singh said, “Yesterday, an incident took place. At the residence of Arvind Kejriwal, an incident of misbehaviour took place with Swati Maliwal by Bibhav Kumar (Arvind Kejriwal’s PA). Swati Maliwal reported this incident to Delhi Police. This is a condemnable incident. Arvind Kejriwal has taken cognizance of the incident and has directed strict action. We are with Swati Maliwal.”

Kejriwal’s wife alleges jail plot, insulin denial; INDIA Bloc supports

April 21, 2024, 7:07 pm

Sunita Kejriwal, Kejriwal’s wife, has made serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, accusing them of monitoring every morsel her husband consumes and attempting to “kill” him in jail by denying him insulin. Speaking at the ‘Nyay Ulgulan Rally’ organized by INDIA bloc leaders, she expressed concerns about her husband’s well-being and reiterated his commitment to serving the nation.

At the rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, which protested the arrests of key opposition figures including Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Sunita Kejriwal emphasized that her husband’s sole focus is on national service and not power. She detailed the challenges he faces in jail, alleging that his insulin needs are being neglected as part of a larger conspiracy against him.

“He is a sugar patient, and he has been taking 50 units of insulin every day for the last 12 years. But he is not being given insulin in jail. They want to kill Delhi’s CM,” she stated, reflecting the gravity of the situation as perceived by Kejriwal’s family and supporters.

Addressing the promises made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Sunita Kejriwal reiterated the party’s commitments, including 24-hour electricity without power cuts, free electricity for the poor, quality education in government schools, healthcare initiatives like Mohalla clinics, and support for farmers.

The Tihar Jail Administration recently submitted a report to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor regarding Kejriwal’s health status, refuting claims that he was being denied insulin. This comes amidst legal battles over Kejriwal’s health care access in jail, with a court hearing scheduled to address these concerns.

The political atmosphere surrounding Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent health issues highlights the intense dynamics in Indian politics, particularly as the country approaches crucial election phases. The allegations made by Sunita Kejriwal resonate with broader discussions about political power and accountability, especially in the context of opposition leaders facing legal challenges.

The INDIA bloc’s rallies, both in Jharkhand and Delhi, underscore a unified opposition voice calling for democratic norms and fairness in governance, setting the stage for a charged political discourse in the run-up to the elections.

Delhi Excise Scam: Arvind Kejriwal to be produced before court today

April 15, 2024, 1:13 pm

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, is scheduled to appear before the Rouse Avenue Courts today to be charged with a money laundering case, which represents an important turning point in the going on legal battle surrounding him. As Kejriwal’s remand period ends, the next stage of his legal processes will begin.

This came about as a result of Kejriwal’s plea challenging his ED detention being denied by the Delhi High Court. In a prima facie finding, Justice Swarna Kanta noted that there was a large amount of evidence, such as statements from approvers, the involvement of middlemen, and signs of cash transactions relating to expenses for the Goa elections in 2022. The legal defence of the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was severely damaged by the decision.

The case concerns charges of money laundering and corruption related to the formulation and implementation of the excise policy for 2021–2022 by the Delhi Government, which was later canceled. The BJP government at the Center has been accused of misusing federal investigative agencies, which has put the ED’s efforts against Kejriwal under significant political and legal scrutiny.

Gopal Rai, the Cabinet Minister and convenor of the AAP’s Delhi unit, responded to these developments by accusing the BJP of using these agencies for political gain. Rai highlighted Kejriwal’s commitment to serving Delhiites and pledged to carry on their struggle via democratic methods, using the approaching election as a starting point for the search of justice.

The political consequences and heightened public interest surrounding Kejriwal’s judicial custody at Tihar Jail highlight the complicated relationship between the legal system and political forces in India. The country is watching the court hearings to see what will happen next in this well-known case, which has sparked a lot of discussion and attention.

Sanjay Singh: BJP cannot win in Delhi, till the time Kejrival is there

April 8, 2024, 5:09 am

Accusing that Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has been incarcerated based on “fabricated accusations,” Sanjay Singh, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, asserted on Sunday that as long as Kejriwal remains in power, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not come to power in the national capital.

Singh criticized the BJP, alleging that the party has embraced “corrupt individuals” and questioned if the Prime Minister himself could be subjected to questioning under similar circumstances. He emphasized that the arrest of an elected chief minister like Kejriwal on unsubstantiated grounds reflects a conspiracy. Singh vowed that the people will respond strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Despite challenges, Singh affirmed the resilience of the Aam Aadmi Party and its workers. Regarding the Lok Sabha campaign in other states, Singh expressed readiness pending court approval. Reacting to Narendra Modi’s remarks about political shifts in Bihar, Singh highlighted the socialist ethos of the state and criticized Nitish Kumar’s decision to leave the alliance.

Singh also questioned why the Chief Minister of Manipur hasn’t resigned despite ongoing turmoil in the state. He stressed the importance of a unified manifesto and strategy for the opposition bloc and highlighted the need to communicate this effectively to the public.

Recently granted bail, Sanjay Singh spent six months in jail following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam. Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are also in judicial custody related to the same case, with Kejriwal’s custody extended until April 15.

Delhi High Court rejects plea to remove Arvind Kejrival as the Chief Minister of Delhi

March 28, 2024, 2:55 pm

The Delhi High Court declined a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the ousting of Arvind Kejriwal, who has been detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a liquor policy case, from his position as Chief Minister of Delhi. The court stated that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any legal barrier prohibiting the arrested CM from retaining his office. They emphasized that there’s no room for judicial intervention as the executive is handling the matter, and any constitutional issues would be addressed by the President or Governor.

The petitioner argued that a Chief Minister facing financial allegations shouldn’t continue in office, but the court dismissed this assertion. The petitioner contended that a jailed CM would be unable to carry out official duties, leading to a breach of secrecy and undermining governance, but the court didn’t find merit in these claims.

Despite statements from AAP Ministers indicating Kejriwal’s intention to remain in office, the petitioner urged the court to remove him through a writ of Quo Warranto, questioning his authority to hold the position. Additionally, the petitioner filed another PIL to prevent Kejriwal from issuing directives while in ED custody, which is yet to be listed.