Arvind Kejriwal

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has claimed that Delhi's private hospitals bought over 9 lakh vaccine doses while the state government procured only 8.17 lakh. He stated 46 lakh doses were supplied to Delhi from Centre; however, of the total vaccinated people, only 13% received their jab from the government hospitals. Accusing CM Arvind Kejriwal of politicising the issue, Patra also sought data for Sputnik Vaccine orders made by the government… read-more

The Centre on May 19 slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's statements which claimed that Singapore strain of coronavirus can usher third wave of COVID-19 in India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted, "Irresponsible comments from those who should know better can damage long-standing partnerships. So, let me clarify- Delhi CM does not speak for India". Singapore had also objected to Kejriwal's statement, saying the variant concerned… read-more

Singapore, in its retaliatory statement over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore strain remark, said that the variant B.1.617.2 which Kejriwal is worried about is already in India. The Singapore government tweeted, "There is no truth in the assertion that there is a new COVID strain in Singapore" and that it originated in India only and causing clusters in Singapore. Earlier, Kejriwal had said Singapore strain can cause third COVID-wave. … read-more

The Delhi government has announced to provide financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to auto-drivers to support them during the lockdown. As per the state government, "Beneficiaries of the 2020 scheme need not reapply but will get the Rs 5,000 directly transferred to their bank accounts." The scheme will also benefit drivers of e-rickshaws, taxis, Gramin Sewa, eco-friendly Sewa and maxi cab drivers, after verification by the local authorities.

Former journalist and Aam Adami Party MLA Jarnail Singh passed away on May 14 due to COVID complications. He was admitted to a hospital in Delhi after contracting the virus in the last week of April. The 47-year-old was also an author and had worked with the ones who were affected by the 1984 riots. Meanwhile, many leaders, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, expressed their grief through Twitter.