This is because of “grave, bona fide, and reasonable apprehension that the matter may not receive a hearing marked by impartiality and neutrality” before Justice Sharma, the AAP leaders’ letter to the Chief Justice says, according to a press release from the party.
Unless Kejriwal is accepted as the leader of a non-Congress, non-BJP front of regional parties or a third front, his task would be cut out – to build his party as an alternative to Congress as the principal Opposition against BJP
The bench pointed to what it described as a “structural inconsistency” in the prosecution’s case -- either official records showing consultations were genuine, weakening allegations of concealment, or the records themselves were fabricated.
In times when checks and balances on power are weakening, a special court in Delhi has sent out a message resonant and reassuring in a democracy: Justice may be delayed but can never be denied.
For the AAP, this is a moment of vindication. Going ahead, it will need to build on it, politically. For the CBI and the government that controls it, this is a chastening moment
Special (CBI) Judge Jitendra Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court said the investigation had crossed the line from flawed inquiry to institutional misconduct, making it necessary to fix accountability beyond merely discharging the accused.
CBI raids Manish Sisodia: ‘It is unfortunate that those who do work in the country are harassed like this. That is why our country has not become number 1 until today,’ the Deputy CM said.
Ahead of the visit of First Ladyof USA Melania Trump to the Happiness classes in Delhi government schools, Delhi Education Minister visited the schools and interacted with students. The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kerjriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia have been dropped from the list of guests to visit the Delhi Government school with the first lady.
The AAP won 62 of the 70 seats and retained much of its vote share from 2015 when it won 67 seats — its vote share was 53.57%, a marginal drop from 54.34% in 2015.
Arvind Kejriwal led a cycle rally comprising of hundreds of people, including women to mark Delhi's 'Car-Free Day' aimed at encouraging people to use public transport
PM Narendra Modi had his morning tea with CM-deligate Arvind Kejriwal who had visited the PM House to invite the prime minister to the swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Commenting on the 1984 riots missing file, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Sambit Patra on Friday said the 1984 riots file, which is missing from past 10 months, clearly shows that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not at all "serious" about the issue and is not taking the Delhi administration seriously. Sharing the same sentiments, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjeet Singh GK said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not at all concerned about the Sikh community. He added that he was only doing "vote politics", as the Punjab assembly elections are near. Meanwhile, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said he has no information regarding the issue and will comment once he has complete information.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): The national capital on Friday observed fourth 'Car-Free Day' on the stretch between Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station and Chhatrasal Stadium. The aim of the event is to curb pollution and encourage people to use public transport. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was part of the cycle rally, which was organised as part of the event. When asked about the Odd-Even formula, Sisodia said that it would be implemented again. The exercise, which is organised on 22nd of every month, comes after the recently concluded 15-day Odd-Even formula.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia at Idea Exchange says the confidence of having a majority now reflects in our thinking, planning and execution.
‘Take the oil’: Trump’s warning to Iran as Hormuz crisis sends crude to $111 a barrel
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US President Donald Trump believes that with a little more time, the US can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz and take control of its oil, which would be beneficial for the world. He has threatened to target Iran's power plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if they do not comply. This comes after a US troop buildup in West Asia and Iran's rejection of a peace proposal.