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Arvind Kejriwal's Stance on Rahul Gandhi's PM Candidacy: What He Revealed

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clarified his position amidst speculation surrounding his potential candidacy as Prime Minister if the Congress-led INDIA bloc triumphs in the Lok Sabha elections. Kejriwal refrained from commenting on Rahul Gandhi’s suitability as a prime ministerial candidate, emphasizing that such discussions had not occurred and that the INDIA bloc would decide after the election results. Kejriwal highlighted the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) limited presence in the elections, contesting only 22 seats, suggesting that his chances of becoming PM at this juncture are slim. “I don’t have any intention of becoming the next PM if the INDIA bloc wins,” he stated to news agency PTI. Kejriwal, currently on bail after his involvement in the liquor policy case, asserted his objective to safeguard the nation from what he described as a “dictatorship,” warning that opposition leaders would face incarceration if the BJP returns to power. This isn’t the first instance Kejriwal has ...

Arvind Kejriwal Offers to Virtually Attend ED Summons in Delhi Excise Policy Probe

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded to the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the money laundering probe concerning irregularities in the Delhi excise policy case. Despite considering the summons “illegal,” Mr. Kejriwal has expressed his willingness to answer the probe agency’s questions, proposing a date after March 12. Arvind Kejriwal The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that Mr. Kejriwal will participate in the hearing through video conferencing. However, the ED is firm in its stance, insisting on physically questioning the Delhi Chief Minister, citing the absence of provisions for interrogation via video conferencing. This development follows the issuance of the eighth summons on February 27, with March 4 set as the scheduled date for Mr. Kejriwal to appear at the agency’s headquarters. The ongoing investigation revolves around alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise policy (2021–22). The ED is ...

Amidst Potential Arrest, Delhi CM Kejriwal Convenes MLA Meeting

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Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has called an assembly meeting with Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on November 6. This gathering comes amid speculation of potential legal action by central agencies in connection with the Delhi Liquor Scam. The meeting is scheduled to occur at the Delhi assembly complex, and its specific agenda remains unclear. There is anticipation of important decisions being made regarding the AAP and the AAP-led government in Delhi. On November 2, the Enforcement Directorate summoned Kejriwal in connection with the alleged scam, but he chose not to appear, citing discrepancies in the summons. Instead, he joined Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Madhya Pradesh to campaign for the Assembly Elections. There is a possibility that the Enforcement Directorate will issue fresh summons to Kejriwal in the near future. Several other AAP leaders and Kejriwal’s associates, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, have already faced arrests by central agencies investi...

Day After Being Fined By Court, Arvind Kejriwal Again Asks For PM's Degree

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The high court yesterday set aside an order to the Gujarat University to reveal details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degrees.                Day After Being Fined By Court, Arvind Kejriwal Again Asks For PM's Degree  New Delhi: A day after the Gujarat High Court fined Arvind Kejriwal and ruled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree details were not needed, the Delhi Chief Minister doubled down on his charge. Arvind Kejriwal said the Gujarat High Court order raises a lot of questions over the Prime Minister's education. "It's important that the Prime Minister has to be educated because he has to take a lot of decisions," Mr Kejriwal said. "There can only be two reasons why Gujarat University is not ready to give information on the Prime Minister's academic qualification - it's either due to the his arrogance, or, his degree is fake, he alleged. The high court yesterday set aside an order to the Gujarat University to reveal details of ...