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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has accused Bibhav Kumar, former personal secretary to party chief Arvind Kejriwal, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence. Maliwal claims she was slapped, pushed to the ground, and kicked by Kumar after she confronted him about the alleged assault. The incident reportedly occurred on May 13, when Maliwal went to meet Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence. Kumar has filed a counter-complaint, alleging that Maliwal gained unauthorized entry into the residence and verbally abused him.

The Delhi Police has denied permission for the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) planned protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on May 19. The AAP, led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was set to stage a march to the BJP headquarters in connection with the arrest of Bibhav Kumar, a party aide, in the alleged assault on Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal. In response to the proposed protest, security has been tightened outside the BJP headquarters, and the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory, warning of heavy traffic and potential road closures in the area. The AAP’s protest was organized to protest against the arrest of Kumar and to demand his release.

Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The arrest came a day after Maliwal recorded her statement before a magistrate alleging that Kumar had attacked her on May 13. The AAP, however, claimed that Maliwal was being “blackmailed” by the BJP due to a corruption case she faces. AAP leader Atishi alleged that Maliwal was part of a “conspiracy” against Kejriwal and that the BJP had threatened her with arrest in an illegal recruitment case.

Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was detained on Saturday for his alleged involvement in an assault case against AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Delhi Police picked Kumar up from the chief minister’s residence and registered an FIR under various IPC sections, including assault, criminal intimidation, and insult to modesty. The incident, which allegedly took place on May 13 at Kejriwal’s residence, has drawn criticism from the BJP, with spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla condemning the AAP’s alleged pattern of misconduct and disinformation.

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Senior Delhi Police officials and a forensic team have arrived at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as part of an investigation into the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal. Led by Additional DCP (North) Anjitha Chepyala, the team comprises three police officers and five forensic experts.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on the alleged assault of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by a personal staff member. Sitharaman accused the AAP of being anti-women, citing other instances of alleged attacks against women by its leaders. The controversy erupted ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and has sparked outrage among opposition parties.

As campaigning ramps up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, major political parties – the BJP, Congress, and AAP – have released their respective lists of ‘guarantees’ to attract voters. These guarantees cover a wide range of issues such as unemployment, inflation, healthcare, education, agriculture, and corruption. The BJP’s ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ emphasizes continuing and expanding existing government schemes, while the Congress’ ‘Paanch Nyay’ focuses on introducing new policies and fulfilling popular demands. The AAP’s ‘Kejriwal ki 10 Guarantee’ draws inspiration from its governance model in Delhi, promising free utilities, employment, and other benefits. A Lokniti-CSDS pre-poll survey reveals that unemployment and price rise are key concerns for voters, while corruption and class divide are also pressing issues. The guarantees offered by the parties address these concerns to varying degrees.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has filed an FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, alleging that she was physically assaulted by him. Maliwal has accused Kumar of slapping, hitting her on the stomach, and kicking her. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from political leaders and activists.

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised questions about the involvement of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the silence of the AAP alliance. BJP members have demanded an investigation into the incident, which occurred at the Chief Minister’s residence, and have accused Kejriwal of inaction. The party has also highlighted the lack of an FIR being filed and the pressure being exerted on the victim.