Kejriwal Slams BJP as ‘Arrogant,’ Urges Voters to Defeat the Party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged arrogance during a meeting with traders in Ferozepur, Punjab. Kejriwal accused BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of thinking that they were responsible for creating the universe. He urged the people of Punjab to vote out the BJP in the upcoming elections to preserve democracy and the Constitution, which he claimed were under threat. Kejriwal also alleged that the BJP was conducting the elections in a dictatorial manner.

Swati Maliwal Alleges Rape and Death Threats Amid Assault Row

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has alleged that she is receiving rape and death threats following the alleged assault on her by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar on May 13. Maliwal claims that the threats escalated after YouTuber Dhruv Rathee posted a one-sided video against her. She has also accused the AAP leadership of trying to intimidate her into withdrawing her complaint.

Delhi Police to Refrain from Interrogating Kejriwal’s Parents Today

In a recent turn of events, the Delhi Police have announced that they will not be recording statements from Arvind Kejriwal’s parents in connection with the alleged assault on Swati Maliwal. This decision comes after the police’s initial intention to question Kejriwal’s parents in this case. The development follows a tweet by Kejriwal on Wednesday, in which he expressed concerns about the police investigation targeting his aging parents.

Battle for Delhi: BJP Faces Combined Challenge from AAP-Congress Alliance

In a bid to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party’s dominance in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have forged an alliance under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). AAP will contest on four seats while Congress will field candidates on three. The campaign has been marked by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent release, transforming him into a star campaigner for INDIA. Despite the BJP’s attempt to portray Kejriwal as corrupt, AAP’s ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ campaign has resonated with voters. Congress, after initial internal discord, has joined forces with AAP against a common enemy. The polls will reveal whether AAP can break the BJP’s winning streak and if Congress can revive its presence in Delhi.

DMRC Issues Advisory Due to Kejriwal’s Planned Protest, Entry/Exit at ITO Metro Station Closed

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has advised commuters of potential disruptions due to a planned protest by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal outside the BJP headquarters. The entry/exit at the ITO Metro station will remain closed until further notice. Kejriwal has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest all AAP leaders, alleging that BJP is afraid of losing the upcoming Lok Sabha election and is trying to cause division within the party.

Delhi CM Aide Arrested in Assault Case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, has been arrested and remanded to five days of police custody in connection with an alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The Delhi Police arrested Kumar earlier in the day, and a Delhi court subsequently deemed his anticipatory bail plea “infructuous.” Kumar was later produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Gaurav Goyal, who sent him to five-day police custody.

May 18: Top News from Across the Globe

A roundup of the top news stories from across the globe on May 18, including updates on foreign students facing threats in Kyrgyzstan, a new COVID-19 wave in Singapore, Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to the BJP headquarters, violence in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, and the arrest of Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal.

Kejriwal Challenges Modi to Jail AAP Leaders at BJP HQ

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders will visit the BJP headquarters on May 19th, inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send them to prison. This defiant move comes hours after the arrest of AAP aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with an alleged assault. Kejriwal accused Modi of pursuing a vendetta against AAP leaders by incarcerating Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and Sanjay Singh. He asserted that the AAP’s success lay in its commitment to improving Delhi’s infrastructure and providing essential services, something the BJP had failed to achieve.

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