Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal worked closely with activist Anna Hazare to launch the India Against Corruption movement, demanding the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill. The movement gained massive public support through nationwide protests and fasts, putting pressure on the central government.

Kejriwal formally launched the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in November 2012, transforming the anti-corruption movement into a political party. The party aimed to provide an alternative to traditional parties and fight corruption through direct democracy.

Kejriwal became the Chief Minister of Delhi in December 2013 after AAP won 28 seats and formed a minority government with Congress support. He resigned after 49 days, citing the failure to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi Assembly.

Kejriwal led AAP to a historic victory in the 2015 Delhi Assembly election, winning 67 out of 70 seats. The BJP was reduced to 3 seats. This victory established AAP as a major political force and Kejriwal as a prominent leader.

Kejriwal's government introduced the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme in Delhi to combat severe air pollution. Private vehicles with odd and even number plates were allowed on alternate days. The scheme was implemented in multiple phases but had mixed results.

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in March 2024 in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, accused of corruption in the formulation and implementation of the policy. His arrest sparked political protests and legal battles.