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Swati Maliwal faces defamation suit for calling AAP MLAs ‘bhed, bakri’

Swati Maliwal faces defamation suit for calling AAP MLAs ‘bhed, bakri’

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2 min readLudhianaUpdated: May 14, 2026 10:14 AM IST The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Moga, Punjab, MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora on Wednesday filed a defamation suit against Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal for allegedly calling the state party MLAs “bhed bakri”. The RS member from Delhi, Maliwal, recently joined the BJP with six others. Dr Arora, who is also the party’s Punjab women wing president, told The Indian Express that she has filed the defamation suit against Maliwal in a local court of Moga and the hearing is scheduled for May 19. “Swati Maliwal ji called AAP MLAs ‘bhed bakri’ in her post on X which is highly demeaning and defamatory. We are not sheep and goats but highly qualified and elected members of the Punjab Assembly. I am a qualified doctor. I have worked as a doctor for seven years before joining politics. Likewise, many of our MLAs are doctors, lawyers, teachers etc. They don’t deserve to be called bhed bakri,” said Arora. The Moga MLA also said that unlike Maliwal, who …

Swati Maliwal joins BJP, cites governance concerns and policy alignment

Swati Maliwal joins BJP, cites governance concerns and policy alignment

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Maliwal, who previously served as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and held key responsibilities in Delhi’s governance ecosystem, confirmed that her decision to join the BJP was voluntary and driven by her long-standing observation of the party’s work Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Swati Maliwal quits Aam Aadmi Party, says Arvind Kejriwal strayed from founding ideals

Swati Maliwal quits Aam Aadmi Party, says Arvind Kejriwal strayed from founding ideals

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In a significant political development, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday announced her resignation from the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that the party under its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has strayed from its founding ideals and core values. Maliwal cites ideological drift and governance concerns In a detailed statement shared on social media, Maliwal said the party had moved away from the principles of transparency and clean politics that defined its early years. She expressed disappointment over what she described as a shift in priorities under Kejriwal’s leadership. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Swati Maliwal addresses India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave, calls for stricter punishment for rapists

Swati Maliwal addresses India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave, calls for stricter punishment for rapists

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India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave: Swati Maliwal, known for her advocacy on women’s safety, shared insights from her experiences and emphasised the need for stronger policies to protect and uplift women across the country. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal participated as a special guest at India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave. Addressing the event, Maliwal spoke on key issues concerning women’s rights, safety, and empowerment. The conclave, which brings together influential women from various fields, focused on challenges and solutions for gender equality in India. Maliwal, known for her advocacy on women’s safety, shared insights from her experiences and emphasised the need for stronger policies to protect and uplift women across the country. (Image Source : INDIA TV)India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave Source link

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes jibe at Atishi, says ‘If Kejriwal can get Swati Maliwal beaten, you…’

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes jibe at Atishi, says ‘If Kejriwal can get Swati Maliwal beaten, you…’

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was speaking in the assembly when he hit out at Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal. During her speech, AAP MLA Jarnail Singh was marshalled out on the orders of Speaker Vijender Gupta for creating a ruckus. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Monday took a jibe at LoP Atishi during the Assembly session, saying that she was worried about her as Arvind Kejriwal had got Swati Maliwal beaten up at his own house, and she is not far away. CM Gupta said, “Aam Aadmi Party leaders finally admit their mistake. Aatishi, today, Arvind Kejriwal has trapped you here (in the assembly), and I don’t know how he is. I am worried about you, if he can get Swati Maliwal beaten up in her own house, then you are not far behind. I am worried about you.” Taking on the earlier AAP government regarding the work in the health department, she said, “It is not just about the shortcomings in the health department. The concern is how the doctors managed the facilities and how much trouble …

Amid missing high-profile faces at oath ceremony, two stand out: AAP’s Swati Maliwal and Congress’s Devender Yadav | Delhi News

Amid missing high-profile faces at oath ceremony, two stand out: AAP’s Swati Maliwal and Congress’s Devender Yadav | Delhi News

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At the oath-taking ceremony of the Delhi CM and the Council of Ministers at Ramlila Maidan Thursday, top guns of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were present including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, chief ministers of states led by the party and its alliance partners. Among the high-profile political dignitaries, a face that did not go unnoticed was that of Swati Maliwal, the AAP’s Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. All other AAP leaders skipped the ceremony. Delhi Congress Chief Devender Yadav was also seen on stage, sitting next to Maliwal. Maliwal told the media, “I extend my greetings to CM Rekha Gupta ji. The people of Delhi have chosen her with great expectations and I am hopeful that she will meet them.” She also said the CAG reports should be tabled in the Assembly. Story continues below this ad Maliwal served as the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) for seven years till she was nominated as Rajya Sabha MP in January 2024. She was the youngest member of …

‘Shameless display…’: Swati Maliwal criticises Atishi for celebratory dance after Kalkaji win

‘Shameless display…’: Swati Maliwal criticises Atishi for celebratory dance after Kalkaji win

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Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticised the outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi after the latter was seen celebrating her victory from the Kalkaji constituency in the assembly elections. File | Photo Credit: PTI Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticised the outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was seen celebrating her victory from the Kalkaji constituency in the assembly elections. Swati Maliwal shared a video of Ms. Atishi dancing and celebrating with supporters following her victory in the Kalkaji Assembly seat and termed it as a “shameless display,” in light of AAP’s crushing defeat in the elections. “What kind of shameless display is this? The party lost, all the big leaders lost and Atishi Marlena is celebrating like this?” posted Swati Maliwal on X. Ms. Atishi retained the Kalkaji seat after a hard-fought contest and defeated BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes. Acknowledging her individual victory, Ms. Atishi conceded AAP’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and vowed to continue fighting against the BJP. Ms. Atishi’s victory …

‘Shameless display’: Swati Maliwal slams Atishi for dancing after Kalkaji win | Latest News India

‘Shameless display’: Swati Maliwal slams Atishi for dancing after Kalkaji win | Latest News India

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Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticised the outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, after the AAP leader was seen celebrating her victory from the Kalkaji constituency in the assembly elections. Delhi CM and AAP candidate from the Kalkaji Assembly seat, Atishi with party workers and supporters dances and celebrates her win (ANI) Swati Maliwal shared a video of Atishi dancing and celebrating with supporters following her victory in the Kalkaji Assembly seat and termed it as a “shameless display,” in light of AAP’s crushing defeat in the elections. Also Read: What the Delhi verdict means for Atishi “What kind of shameless display is this? The party lost, all the big leaders lost and Atishi Marlena is celebrating like this?” posted Swati Maliwal on X. Atishi retained the Kalkaji seat after a hard-fought contest and defeated BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes. Also Read: ‘War against BJP continues’: Delhi CM Atishi on assembly poll results Acknowledging her individual victory, Atishi conceded AAP’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and vowed to continue fighting against …

Delhi police detains Swati Maliwal for protesting outside Kejriwal`s residence

Delhi police detains Swati Maliwal for protesting outside Kejriwal`s residence

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Delhi Police detained Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Monday, as she was protesting outside Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal`s residence, over the government`s failure to clean the Yamuna River, reported news agency ANI. The MP, along with a group of women from Purvanchal, arrived at Kejriwal`s residence after collecting water from the Yamuna. Maliwal described the river as being “on a ventilator,” while the AAP chief roams around in his luxurious cars and house, she challenged Kejriwal to take a dip in the Yamuna, reported ANI. “Arvind Kejriwal has turned the Yamuna River into a drain. Black dirty rotten water is flowing in Yamuna. The river is on a ventilator, while Arvind Kejriwal is in his palace and roams around in luxurious cars. Thousands of women from Purvanchal have come here to challenge him- he should not be so scared of women and should come out and take a dip in the dirty water of Yamuna and take a sip of that water,” Maliwal told ANI. She also claimed that the …

AAP’s Swati Maliwal Detained For Dumping Garbage Outside Arvind Kejriwal’s House

AAP’s Swati Maliwal Detained For Dumping Garbage Outside Arvind Kejriwal’s House

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New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was detained by the police Thursday afternoon after she dumped three mini-truckloads of garbage outside the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in protest. Earlier in the day, Maliwal visited Vikaspuri, where she claimed that the streets were choked with waste, posing severe health and hygiene issues for residents. Maliwal, along with a group of supporters, collected the garbage in three mini trucks and headed to Kejriwal’s residence at 5, Ferozeshah Road. Accompanied by hundreds of women holding placards that read, “Muskuraiye, AAP Delhi Mein Hain,” Maliwal dumped the garbage outside Kejriwal’s house, using a shovel to throw waste onto the ground. Soon after, she was confronted by female police personnel and removed from the site. She was subsequently detained and taken to the Parliament Street Police Station. According to Maliwal, she was released after a few hours and an FIR was registered against her under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code for violating prohibitory orders. After her release, Maliwal told …