Manish Sisodia is an Indian politician who was born on February 2, 1972, in Phagauta village of Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district. He completed his primary education from a government school in his village and later did a diploma in journalism.
After working as an RJ and reporter during initial days of his career, Manish Sisodia along with Arvind Kejriwal founded 'Kabir', an organisation to facilitate public hearings with government officials and people.
Subsequently, he became a key participant in the Anna Hazare-led India against corruption movement of 2011 that sought a Jan Lokpal bill.
Soon, Sisodia rose to prominence and was elected MLA from Patparganj constituency after winning the Delhi Assembly elections in December 2013.
Manish Sisodia is one of the key founding members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
In an interview with India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney discussed his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The conflict in West Asia has escalated as US military strikes under Operation Epic Fury destroyed the B1 bridge in Karaj, Iran, with President Donald Trump warning that electric power plants are the next targets.
The Aam Aadmi Party has removed Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing him with AAP MP Ashok Mittal. The decision follows Chadha's continued silence on crucial party matters, particularly his absence of response after top AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged by a lower court in the excise policy CBI case. Notably, Chadha did not meet Kejriwal following the discharge and did not post any message on social media in support of the party leaders. While Chadha had initially defended AAP leaders during the excise policy case investigation, his eventual silence raised questions within the party. AAP sources maintain the move is a leadership change ahead of Punjab assembly elections in 2027, though party insiders suggest this was anticipated given the deteriorating relationship. The removal marks a significant setback for Chadha, who had built a reputation in the Rajya Sabha raising issues concerning the middle class, including gig workers' rights, telecom matters, and airport food costs.
A Delhi special court has discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the 2021-22 excise policy case.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he and all others accused were discharged by a court here in the liquor policy case on Friday.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia lashed out at PM Modi after a court discharged him and others in the Delhi liquor policy case, stating that the time has come to end his politics of using the CBI and ED.
A special court at Delhi's Rouse Avenue has discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 20 others in the CBI case related to the Delhi excise policy.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal breaks down in front of media after a Delhi court cleared him and former Excise Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case, ruling that the CBI had failed to substantiate its allegations.
In Tamil Nadu, former three-time Chief Minister O Panneerselvam joined the DMK ahead of the upcoming assembly election, following his 2022 expulsion from the AIADMK.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and 21 other accused in the excise policy case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's acquittal of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy corruption case.
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah after Delhi court on Friday discharged him and 21 others in the politically-charged liquor-policy case.
After being relieved of charges in the alleged Delhi excise policy case by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia said he had known from day one that the case against him was false and fabricated.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has discharged all 23 accused persons in the alleged Liquorgate scam, including Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and K Kavita.
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday thanked the judiciary after her husband was cleared by the court in the alleged liquor policy case. Speaking shortly after the verdict, Sunita Kejriwal expressed gratitude to the judges and said the family had endured immense hardship during the legal battle. “I want to thank the judges,” she said, adding that Arvind Kejriwal has “lived his life with all honesty.” Targeting the BJP, she alleged that the case was never about corruption but politically motivated. “We faced atrocity. He was put in jail. Tell me, was it about corruption? It was all a lust for power,” she remarked.
It was an emotional reunion with the family after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the Delhi excise policy case, along with Manish Sisodia, with the court ruling that the CBI failed to prove the charges against them. Rose petals were showered as the family and the former ministers got emotional.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, former attorney general and senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the Supreme Court's judgment on Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots case was not the final verdict.
In an exclusive interview, former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai addresses critical issues facing the Indian judiciary. Justice Gavai defends the institution's autonomy, asserting the supremacy of the Constitution over Parliament and refuting narratives that the judiciary lacks independence. He discusses the functioning of the judicial roster system, the 'bail, not jail' principle in PMLA and UAPA cases, and the impact of social media on judges. The conversation covers key judgments on 'bulldozer justice,' the powers of governors on bills, and the firecracker ban. Justice Gavai also touches upon free speech, the contempt of court case involving Prashant Bhushan, and the plight of undertrials with reference to NALSA. He confirms his decision to not accept post-retirement gubernatorial or tribunal assignments, stating his intent to focus on social work.
In this special report, former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai discusses the limitations of the judiciary in implementing its orders on issues like 'bulldozer justice', pollution, and mining, and addresses perceptions of judicial deference to the executive in politically sensitive cases. Attributing a quote to former CJI Gavai, he states, 'I don't want anything from the government, I am not going to accept any post retirement assignment. Therefore there is no question of deciding the matters to the liking of the executives'. The programme explores the challenges of enforcing court directives, the functioning of the Supreme Court's roster system, and the ongoing debate around granting bail under stringent laws like the PMLA and UAPA. Former CJI Gavai reflects on key judgments during his tenure concerning the Enforcement Directorate's chief and the independence of tribunals, while defending the judiciary against claims of being influenced by the government. He also comments on the principle that bail is a rule and its application by lower courts.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new convenor of the party's Delhi unit, while former Delhi Deputy Chief Manish Sisodia has been appointed as Punjab incharge.
