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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 02, 2023, 11:52:02 IST
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Delhi Excise Policy Case Live Updates: Delhi LG recommends names of Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj to President for appointment as ministers
Delhi lieutenant governor V K Saxena has recommended the names of AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj to President Droupadi Murmu for appointments as ministers in the cabinet, officials said on Thursday. However, their appointment will only be effective once the resignations of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain are accepted by the President, they added.Following the resignations by Sisodia and Jain, two cabinet berths have fallen vacant. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has recommended the names of Atishi and Bharadwaj to Saxena for elevation as Cabinet ministers. "LG upon receipt of recommendation by chief minister on March 1, to appoint Atishi Marlena and Saurabh Bharadwaj as ministers, has recommended the same to the President on the same day. Since, at any given time there can be only six ministers in Delhi, their appointment will become effective only once the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain sent to the President, just a day before on February 28, is accepted," said a Raj Niwas official. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
11:52 (IST) Mar 02
Delhi excise policy case: ED arrests liquor businessman on money laundering charges
Officials on Thursday informed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested liquor businessman Amandeep Dhal in connection with its ongoing money laundering investigation into the Delhi excise policy.
READ MORE11:24 (IST) Mar 02
ED has arrested liquor businessman Amandeep Dhal, director of Brindco Sales, in Delhi excise policy money laundering case: Officials (PTI)
09:48 (IST) Mar 02
Since, at any given time there can be only 6 ministers in Delhi, their appointment will become effective only once the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain sent to the President, just a day before on February 28, is accepted.
09:47 (IST) Mar 02
Delhi LG VK Saxena, upon receipt of recommendation by CM on March 1, to appoint Atishi & Saurabh Bharadwaj as ministers, has recommended the same to the President on the same day. (ANI)
09:21 (IST) Mar 02
Explained: How Manish Sisodia's arrest impacts Arvind Kejriwal's national ambitions
11:1108:07 (IST) Mar 02
The AAP will launch a door-to-door campaign from March 5 under which all MLAs will apprise people about the "false cases" registered against party leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain: Official sources
08:07 (IST) Mar 02
'Scam' an excuse to impede growth: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that allegations of corruption in the excise policy were just an excuse to impede the development of Delhi.
READ MORE08:06 (IST) Mar 02
United in protest: BJP, Congress seek Arvind Kejriwal's resignation
Intensifying its attack on AAP over the alleged excise scam, BJP on Wednesday held protests at 10 locations in Delhi and demanded resignation of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.
READ MORE08:06 (IST) Mar 02
Kailash Gahlot gets eight key portfolios, may keep finance & planning even after 2 new ministers take charge in Delhi
In a late-night development on Tuesday, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal redistributed 18 portfolios that were being handled by former deputy CM Manish Sisodia between revenue minister Kailash Gahlot and social welfare minister Raaj Kumar Anand.
READ MORE08:05 (IST) Mar 02
AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi to replace Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Delhi cabinet
Greater Kailash MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj and Kalkaji MLA Atishi will be the two new faces in CM Arvind Kejriwal's council of ministers.
READ MORE21:29 (IST) Mar 01
Alumni of Delhi govt schools visit Sisodia's residence, extend support to his family
Alumni of various Delhi government schools on Wednesday visited the residence of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and extended their support to his family. The alumni also brought letters for Sisodia, who also held education portfolio, mentioning their personal experiences with him and the way he worked, and appealed to his wife Seema Sisodia to get them delivered to him. (PTI)
20:42 (IST) Mar 01
BJP intensifies attack against AAP: Holds protests across Delhi, demands Kejriwal's resignation
The BJP on Wednesday staged protests at various places here, demanding the resignation of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal as it stepped up its attack against the AAP and its supremo in the wake of resignations by two Delhi ministers facing corruption charges. The saffron party also took its protest online, running a series of tweets with the hashtag "#Thekedar_Kejriwal_Istifa_Do" in Hindi. (PTI)
18:54 (IST) Mar 01
It has been decided that AAP will do door-to-door campaigning & go to every house, and speak to every person. We'll explain to them how PM is going to the extreme like Indira Gandhi did once. People will give an answer, they're watching everything & are angry.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
18:50 (IST) Mar 01
"AAP will be unstoppable now": Kejriwal sends message to BJP
Want to tell BJP that AAP will be unstoppable now, our time has come, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said.
18:48 (IST) Mar 01
Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj will continue work done by Sisodia, Satyender Jain at double speed: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
18:46 (IST) Mar 01
Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj will be inducted into cabinet: Arvind Kejriwal
Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj are set to join the cabinet, bringing their impressive skills and education to take on new responsibilities, says Arvind Kejriwal.
18:42 (IST) Mar 01
PM Modi wants to stop the good work being done in Delhi, excise policy case just an excuse: CM Arvind Kejriwal
18:39 (IST) Mar 01
Not only AAP, whole country proud of Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain. PM Modi put such people behind bars: CM Arvind Kejriwal
18:39 (IST) Mar 01
If Manish Sisodia joins BJP today, won't he be released tomorrow? All cases will be withdrawn. If Satyendar Jain joins BJP today, all cases will be withdrawn & he'd be released from jail tomorrow. Issue isn't corruption but to stop work & send CBI-ED after opposition.
Arvind Kejriwal
18:38 (IST) Mar 01
Two people who brought laurels to India have been jailed by PM. Excise policy is just an excuse, there was no scam. PM wanted to stop good work in Delhi. Manish Sisodia was arrested as he did good work in education, Satyendar Jain was arrested as he did good work in health: Delhi CM
18:36 (IST) Mar 01
Arvind Kejriwal claims that AAP is an unstoppable storm.
18:34 (IST) Mar 01
Arvind Kejriwal said if Sisodia were to join the BJP, he would be released from jail.
18:31 (IST) Mar 01
People are angry with BJP, says Arvind Kejriwal.
18:25 (IST) Mar 01
Arvind Kejriwal assures the people of Delhi that despite the arrest of their ministers in 'false' cases, the progress and development of Delhi will continue unabated.
हमारे मंत्रियों को झूठे केस में गिरफ़्तार करके ये दिल्ली के काम रोकना चाहते हैं। मैं दिल्ली वालों को भरोसा दिलाना… https://t.co/1jTDVS7PtP
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 167767526700016:58 (IST) Mar 01
Gazette notification, regarding portfolios of the Govt of Delhi issued as LG VK Saxena approves CM Kejriwal's proposal to give responsibility of additional departments to ministers Kailash Gahlot & RajKumar Anand
Gazette notification, regarding portfolios of the Govt of Delhi issued as LG VK Saxena approves CM Arvind Kejriwal'… https://t.co/lJWcGvUFQk
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167767006200016:47 (IST) Mar 01
CM Arvind Kejriwal heads Cabinet, is in position to influence ongoing probe in liquor policy case, says BJP seeking his resignation.
16:47 (IST) Mar 01
BJP calls CM Arvind Kejriwal liquor scam 'kingpin', says his 'pawns' have resigned, when will he resign.
16:44 (IST) Mar 01
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal holds a meeting with all AAP MLAs at CM Camp office
Delhi chief minister #ArvindKejriwal holds a meeting with all AAP MLAs at CM Camp office, Civil Lines. After this… https://t.co/gjn6ggkhep
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167766921200016:20 (IST) Mar 01
The surfacing of this undated letter reveals a lot about their practices.
Gaurav Bhatia
16:19 (IST) Mar 01
The resignation letter of Manish Sisodia raises very pertinent questions as it does not have a date. Is it because the kingpin of the excise policy scam Arvind Kejriwal has yet again played with the constitution?
Gaurav Bhatia
16:17 (IST) Mar 01
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accuses Arvind Kejriwal of being kingpin in Delhi excise policy case.
16:11 (IST) Mar 01
BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia hits out at Arvind Kejriwal while addressing a press conference at party headquarters in New Delhi in liquor policy case.
15:55 (IST) Mar 01
Rouse Avenue Court defers passing of order tomorrow on the bail plea moved by Hyderabad-based CA Butchi Babu Gorantla, recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
15:09 (IST) Mar 01
Arvind Kejriwal calls meeting of AAP MLAs, MCD councillors
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting of AAP MLAs and MCD councillors on Wednesday to discuss the party's strategies in the light of recent developments, sources said. The meeting will be held at the chief minister's residence, a day after ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, both arrested on corruption charges, resigned from the Cabinet. (PTI)
14:53 (IST) Mar 01
Those who formed their party on the anti-corruption plank should answer questions about the excise policy which was formed in complete contradiction of the recommendations of the Committee formed by them.
Congress leader Ajay Maken
14:35 (IST) Mar 01
Arvind Kejriwal should also be arrested: Congress
The Congress said Sisodia has been arrested in an "open and shut case of corruption" and that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should also be arrested for his alleged involvement in the excise policy case.
14:34 (IST) Mar 01
AAP also labelled the saffron party a "washing machine" for leaders facing scams, rape cases and murder charges.
14:33 (IST) Mar 01
Excise scam case a 'fixed text book case of corruption': BJP
Stepping up its offensive against the Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) after the resignations of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and ministerial colleague Satyendar Jain, the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) also termed the Delhi excise scam case as a "fixed text book case of corruption".
14:23 (IST) Mar 01
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit requested Delhi LG Vinai Saxena to prosecute Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and all other officials under Sedition Act in the alleged Feeback Unit (FBU) snooping case.
13:30 (IST) Mar 01
In the last eight years, several ministers in the AAP government have resigned, most of them on "corruption charges". Kejriwal should resign on moral grounds.
Delhi BJP's working president Virendra Sachdeva
13:29 (IST) Mar 01
Delhi BJP's working president Virendra Sachdeva asked if according to Kejriwal, his ministers were "innocent", why the Supreme Court did not give them any relief and their resignations were accepted.
12:46 (IST) Mar 01
Just because there is a new face, the party's objectives will not change. We want to provide the best education to our children and top-notch healthcare facilities to citizens. I will work in the same direction. I have asked the departments to prepare PPTs of work done by them so far and future projects to get an understanding.
Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand
12:18 (IST) Mar 01
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested demanding resignation of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal amid slogans of 'Kejriwal is corrupt'. Working President of Delhi BJP Virendra Sachdeva and participated in the protest
11:45 (IST) Mar 01
AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi set to become Delhi ministers
Though the government is yet to announce the names of new ministers, sources said AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj, who is a three time MLA and currently holding the post of vice chairman of Delhi Jal Board, Kalkaji MLA Atishi, who has worked closely with Manish Sisodia, would join the Delhi cabinet.
READ MORE11:38 (IST) Mar 01
Have asked departments to prepare PPTs of work done by them and future projects: AAP minister Raaj Kumar Anand
11:38 (IST) Mar 01
Our objective of providing good education, health facilities to people remains unchanged: AAP minister Raaj Kumar Anand
11:23 (IST) Mar 01
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent names of AAP MLAs Saurabh Bhardwaj and Atishi to Delhi LG to be elevated as ministers in the cabinet: Sources
10:47 (IST) Mar 01
What Manish Sisodia's counsel, senior advocate A M Singhvi, told court
Sisodia was called for questioning only twice, which he had attended in connection with an FIR registered in August last year. Per se, the arrest would be illegal as the charge against him is punishable with less than seven years' imprisonment, mandating the CBI to give notice for arrest under Section 41A of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). It was not given.
He is not a flight risk, as he holds 18 portfolios in Delhi government. There was no interference by him in the investigation. The excise policy was decided after the files travelled through seven levels, including concurrence of the [Delhi] lieutenant governor. So, he cannot be the decision-making authority.
He is not a flight risk, as he holds 18 portfolios in Delhi government. There was no interference by him in the investigation. The excise policy was decided after the files travelled through seven levels, including concurrence of the [Delhi] lieutenant governor. So, he cannot be the decision-making authority.
10:14 (IST) Mar 01
We are not inclined to entertain the petition seeking quashing of FIR and bail as you have your remedies. This is a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Can you not make the same arguments before the Delhi HC, which is available to you as a forum to seek similar reliefs? Go to the HC, which is bound by our judgments.
SC bench rejecting Sisodia's bail plea.
10:14 (IST) Mar 01
Supreme Court tells Sisodia to approach trial court or Delhi HC for bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition seeking either quashing of the FIR in the liquor policy case or grant of bail, and said he must move the trial court or Delhi high court seeking the twin reliefs.
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