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Read about the latest updates and controversies surrounding Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party.
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been at the forefront of Indian politics for several years now. Born on August 16, 1968, in Siwani, Haryana, Kejriwal started his career as a civil servant before venturing into activism and eventually politics. Kejriwal gained national prominence in 2011 when he spearheaded the anti-corruption movement alongside social activist Anna Hazare....
- Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been at the forefront of Indian politics for several years now. Born on August 16, 1968, in Siwani, Haryana, Kejriwal started his career as a civil servant before venturing into activism and eventually politics. Kejriwal gained national prominence in 2011 when he spearheaded the anti-corruption movement alongside social activist Anna Hazare. The movement, known as the India Against Corruption campaign, aimed to press for the passing of the Jan Lokpal Bill, which sought to establish an independent ombudsman to investigate corruption cases. In 2012, Kejriwal launched the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with the goal of providing an alternative to the traditional political parties in India.
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The party's symbol, a broom, symbolizes its commitment to clean up corruption and bring about transparency in governance. In 2013, AAP made a stunning electoral debut in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, winning 28 out of 70 seats. Kejriwal took oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi but his tenure was short-lived as he resigned after just 49 days in office, citing the lack of support for the Jan Lokpal Bill. However, Kejriwal and AAP bounced back in the 2015 Delhi elections, winning a landslide victory by securing 67 out of 70 seats. Kejriwal was sworn in as the Chief Minister once again and has since focused on delivering on the party's promises of providing affordable healthcare, education, and clean governance to the people of Delhi. Kejriwal's tenure as Chief Minister has been marked by several controversial decisions, including the implementation of the odd-even road rationing scheme to combat air pollution and the standoff with the Lieutenant Governor over the distribution of powers in Delhi. Despite facing criticism from political opponents and sections of the media, Kejriwal remains a popular figure among the masses, especially for his pro-poor policies and his efforts to combat corruption in the government. As Kejriwal continues to navigate the complexities of Indian politics, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him and the Aam Aadmi Party.
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