🔥 Trending Arvind Kejriwal: Who is the Indian Politician?

Arvind Kejriwal is a prominent Indian politician, activist, and former bureaucrat who has served as the Chief Minister of Delhi multiple times ¹². He is also the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party he co-founded ²⁵.

Early Life and Career

Born on August 16, 1968, Kejriwal is known for his background as a former Joint Commissioner in the Income Tax department ¹⁶⁸. He pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur ⁵⁷.

Anti-Corruption Activism

Before entering politics, Kejriwal gained significant recognition as an anti-corruption campaigner ⁴. He was a key figure in the Right to Information movement in India and advocated for the Jan Lokpal (ombudsman) bill ⁶. His activism laid the groundwork for his political career ⁴.

Political Journey and Chief Ministership

Arvind Kejriwal's political journey began with the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012 ²⁵. He has served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for three non-consecutive terms:

• First Term: 2013 to 2014 ¹². He became the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi during this period ³.
• Second Term: He was sworn in for his second term on February 14, 2015, at the age of 46 ³. This term lasted until 2024 ¹².
• Third Term: He was sworn in for his third consecutive term on February 16, 2020, at Ramlila Maidan ³⁵. This term also continued until 2024 ¹².

Kejriwal is the author of 'Swaraj,' a book detailing his model of local self-governance ⁶.

Recent Developments

In recent times, Kejriwal has been in the news due to accusations of corruption by federal agencies, despite having built his reputation as an anti-corruption crusader ⁴.