Arvind Kejriwal (born 16 August 1968 in Hisar Haryana, India) is an Indian politician, social activist, and former bureaucrat. He is the founder and national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) — a political party formed with the aim to fight corruption and bring “common people’s politics” to governance.
Early Life & Education
Born in a middle-class family in Hisar, Haryana.
Studied Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.
Career Before Politics
Worked at Tata Steel after graduation.
Joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in 1995.
Founded an NGO called Parivartan in 1999 to assist citizens with public services and promote
transparency using India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2006 for his work in public service and transparency.
Entry into Politics
Kejriwal became nationally famous through the India Against Corruption movement in 2011, which sought a strong anti-corruption law (the Jan Lokpal Bill).
On 26 November 2012, he launched the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Political Career & Chief Minister
AAP won a landslide in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections, and Kejriwal became Chief Minister of Delhi.
He served multiple terms as Delhi Chief Minister with a focus on education, healthcare, free utilities (like electricity and water), and social welfare schemes.
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Recent political developments include leadership during elections and expanding AAP’s presence beyond Delhi.
Policies & Initiatives
Some widely noted initiatives under his leadership in Delhi include:
✅ Free or subsidized utilities (electricity, water)
✅ Free bus rides for women
✅ Support schemes for students, senior citizens, and common citizens
(These are among many public-centered policies AAP pursued in Delhi.)
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Legal & Controversial Issues
Kejriwal’s administration faced scrutiny and legal cases, including arrest by the Enforcement Diectorate in March 2024 related to an excise policy investigation — a major legal and political development.
These events influenced Delhi politics and led to changes in his official position and election outcomes.
Recent News Highlights
Here are some current developments involving Kejriwal and his political role:
He challenged a defamation case ruling in Gujarat High Court.
AAP achieved strong results in Punjab local body elections, which he described as a “stamp of approval”.
He has been vocal about environmental issues like air pollution data and government accountability in Delhi.
Delhi Lt Governor held his government responsible for deteriorating air quality, highlighting ongoing political disputes.
