Lokpal Bill Chief Ministers

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  Punjab Clears Lokayukta Bill To Stop Misuse Of Anti-Corruption Watchdog

  The state cabinet on Monday cleared the draft Punjab Lokayukta Bill that allows prosecution of MLAs, including the Chief Minister, if two-thirds of the assembly approves. The bill to be introduced in the current Budget session seeks to replace the Punjab Lokpal Act, 1996 and will cover all public functionaries.

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  Arvind Kejriwal Running From Debate on Lokpal: Prashant Bhushan

  Former AAP leader Prashant Bhushan has challenged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for a debate on the Jan Lokpal Bill tabled in the assembly on Monday. "Why is Kejriwal now running away from a Debate he had once challenged Sheila Dikshit to?" he said.

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  Prashant Bhushan Challenges Arvind Kejriwal for Public Debate on Jan Lokpal Bill

  After terming ruling Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 2015 ombudsman Bill "mahajokepal", former party leader Prashant Bhushan today challenged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to a public debate on the Jan Lokpal Bill even as he warned of a stir outside Assembly on Monday when the proposed legislation is tabled.

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  For Trashing Arvind Kejriwal's Jan Lokpal, Prashant Bhushan Asked to Join BJP

  Hitting back at Swaraj Abhiyan leaders Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today claimed that they were opposing the Janlokpal Bill at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asserted that the proposed legislation was similar to the one tabled by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his previous 49-day tenure.

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  Aam Aadmi Party Not in Race for 2019 Polls: Arvind Kejriwal

  Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal today claimed that the party is not in the race for 2019 elections and asked its members to not run after polls even as he indicated that the party could get a Delhi-like opportunity in Punjab.

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  Arvind Kejriwal Feels 'Nostalgic' After Clearing Jan Lokpal Bill

  A day after the Delhi Cabinet cleared the Jan Lokpal Bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recounted his days with 'Team Anna' when he had burnt copies of the UPA government's draft Lokpal, terming it "jokepal".

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  Congress Criticises AAP over Delay in Bringing Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi

  Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken today attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for "delaying" the anti-graft bill or the Jan Lokpal Bill and skipping its tabling in the Assembly in the coming session.

• President's Rule imposed in Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation

  Delhi came under a spell of President's Rule today, some 60 hours after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the chief minister's post after the BJP and the Congress foiled his plans to introduce the anti-graft Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly.

• AAP begins 'Jhaadu Chalao Yatra' across 24 states

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched a nationwide anti-corruption drive and will hold a string of rallies under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, who quit as Delhi chief minister, party leaders said.

• Since Jan Lokpal was blocked, saw no sense in continuing as Chief Minister, says Arvind Kejriwal: highlights

  In an exclusive interview with NDTV's Barkha Dutt, Arvind Kejriwal said he resigned as Delhi Chief Minister yesterday because he saw 'no sense in continuing after Jan Lokpal bill was blocked'.

• Thank God, nightmare is over: BJP leader Arun Jaitley on AAP government's exit

  Dubbing the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi as the "worst ever", BJP leader Arun Jaitley today said its decision to step down over the issue Jan Lokpal was like a "nightmare" finally getting over.

• AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership

  A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi Chief Minister, Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

• Aam Aadmi Party to contest Lok Sabha polls under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, says Yogendra Yadav

  A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi Chief Minister, the Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

• Not chief minister anymore, but will try and do what I can: Arvind Kejriwal to supporters a day after he resigned

  The morning after Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi Chief Minister, some of his supporters gathered outside his residence to meet him. As he came out to greet them, the Aam Aadmi Party chief smiled and said, "I am not the Chief Minister anymore, but I will try and do what I can."

• Aam Aadmi Party to continue as caretaker government for five-six days: Manish Sisodia

  On Friday evening, Arvind Kejriwal announced that he was resigning after being the Chief Minister of Delhi for just 49 days as his push for the anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill was blocked in the state legislature by MLAs from the Congress and the BJP.