Arvind Kejriwal
AAPNational Convenor, AAP
Arvind Kejriwal is an Indian politician who founded the Aam Aadmi Party in 2012. A former IRS officer who quit to join Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement, he became Chief Minister of Delhi in 2013. Known for his governance model focused on education, healthcare, and free utilities.
Political Career Timeline
Born in Siwani, Bhiwani district, Haryana
Graduated from IIT Kharagpur in Mechanical Engineering
Joined Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Won Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership
Co-founded Parivartan NGO; RTI activism
Key figure in India Against Corruption movement with Anna Hazare
Founded Aam Aadmi Party
Became Delhi CM for first time (49 days)
Won 67/70 Delhi seats; became CM
Re-elected as Delhi CM; 62/70 seats
Arrested in Delhi liquor policy case
AAP lost Delhi to BJP; defeated personally in New Delhi constituency
Key Policies & Initiatives
Controversies & Scrutiny
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Delhi liquor policy case – arrested on corruption charges; later granted bail
Resigned as CM after 49 days; seen as irresponsible
Delhi riots – opposition accused of slow response
AAP ministers arrested in various cases in Punjab and Delhi
Positions Held
Political Relationships
Awards & Recognition
Declared Assets
As per latest election affidavit (ADR data)
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Aam Aadmi Party