In an exclusive interview, social activist Anna Hazare discussed why Arvind Kejriwal lost the Delhi elections. He pointed to the controversy surrounding the liquor policy and the 'Sheesh Mahal' issue, which negatively affected Kejriwal’s reputation. Hazare emphasized that these issues hurt the former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, putting him on the defensive. He suggested that such controversies played a major role in the loss, as they distracted from the party’s core message and caused public mistrust. Hazare's comments shed light on key factors behind Kejriwal's defeat in the elections.
09 February,2025 05:20 PM IST
Following the Rouse Avenue Court’s verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in the Delhi excise policy case till April 15, BJP held a press conference in Delhi on April 01. Addressing the press Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "Anna Hazare used to be his 'Guru'...The Guru had said that he wouldn't join politics, 'Chela' joined politics and became the CM too. But there was another rally yesterday where he changed his 'Guru'. Now, the 'Guru' is Lalu Prasad Yadav...Lalu Yadav at least resigned from his post when he was going to jail but he (Arvind Kejriwal) hasn't resigned yet...There are media reports that Arvind Kejriwal has mentioned that the prime accused Vijay Nair used to report to Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj...The Delhi Government's situation over liquor policy is becoming clearer and clearer. It has to be seen if Kejriwal resigns or heads towards a new politics or regime his old politics in a new avatar...”
01 April,2024 05:16 PM IST
On Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, Anna Hazare, who spearheaded the Lokpal movement in the early 2010s along with Arvind Kejriwal, said the Delhi chief minister was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate because of his own deeds. On ED arresting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Social activist Anna Hazare said, "I am very upset that Arvind Kejriwal, who used to work with me, raise his voice against liquor, is now making liquor policies. His arrest is because of his own deeds…”.
22 March,2024 05:35 PM IST
Describing his detention by police as the beginning of the "second freedom struggle", Anna Hazare today asked people to participate in a "jail bharo" agitation. "My dear countrymen, second freedom struggle has begun and now I have also been arrested. But will this movement be stopped by my arrest? No, not at all. Don't let it happen," Hazare said soon after being detained by police.
16 August,2011 10:48 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
