Swati Maliwal row Updates: ‘Matter of shame how Atishi is trashing assault case,’ BJP leader slams AAP

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Union Minister Hardeep Puri, speaking to news agency ANI about AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case, expressed shock, stating that this is not the first time such an incident has occurred at the CM's residence.

"I am shocked...he (Arvind Kejriwal) got out on bail and this happened with Swati Maliwal. I am shocked, inside the official residence of CM, a woman and Rajya Sabha MP was beaten up...this is not the first time...once former Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash was also called to the CM's residence and he was assaulted there," he said.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Delhi: AAP National Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar speaking about the case of assault on AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, says, “The BJP has been trying to trap Arvind Kejriwal in one or the other conspiracy. The BJP has become nervous after the Supreme Court granted bail to CM Kejriwal. This time Swati Maliwal is the face of their dirty politics. BJP sent her to CM's residence... The video clearly shows that Swati Maliwal is misbehaving with Bibhav Kumar and CM security staff... Why did she not give an MLC or a written complaint that day?... The BJP is going to lose the elections this time.”

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticised the “silence” of the INDIA bloc regarding the assault on Swati Maliwal, labelling the incident as “shameful and unfortunate”.

Thakur said, "This alliance remains silent despite acts of violence against women." He pointed to the assault case involving the AAP Rajya Sabha MP in Delhi.

"The Chief Minister's associate assaulted a female MP from his own party in the presence of the CM. However, instead of taking action, the entire INDI Alliance, including the AAP, remains silent," stated the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

Taking aim at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Thakur questioned their ability to address public issues if they fail to address the mistreatment of their own MP.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Speaking about AAP MP Swati Maliwal's ‘assault’ incident, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva says, “Atishi should be ashamed. Despite being a woman, she is playing with the identity of another woman. She should be ashamed for the incident that happened with Swati Maliwal at the CM residence. This only reflects the character of the Aam Aadmi Party.”

Earlier today, AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi addressed a press conference over the allegations by Swati Maliwal and said they are “lies” and that she is being used as a “pawn” by the BJP in a conspiracy against Arvind Kejriwal.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Following the press conference of Aam Aadmi Party during which party leader and Delhi minister Atishi called Swati Maliwal's allegations “lies”, she (Maliwal) took to X to say that party is “saving a goon and questioning her character.”

“The leaders who joined the party yesterday declared a 20-year old worker as a BJP agent. Two days ago the party had accepted the truth in the PC and today it has taken a U-turn. This goon is threatening the party, if I get arrested I will reveal all the secrets. That is why he is roaming around in Lucknow and everywhere seeking shelter. Today, under his pressure, the party gave in and to save a goon, my character was questioned by the entire party. No problem, I have been fighting alone for the women of the entire country, I will fight for myself too. Do character assassination as much as possible, the truth will come out when the time comes!” Maliwal wrote on X.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Asserting that the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from jail is not impacting the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister Smriti Irani stated that the Aam Aadmi Party chief is “unable to manage his own life” and is seen walking with a person who allegedly assaulted Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal.

In an interview with ANI, when asked about Kejriwal boosting the hopes of the INDIA bloc through his "aggressive" campaigning, BJP candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani said, “Delhi CM is walking around with the assaulter, which has been admitted by the AAP. Kejriwal is fighting for 22 seats. He cannot manage his own life. He left the mic when a question was asked about Swati Maliwal.”

Delhi Police has filed an FIR in the case based on the complaint of Swati Maliwal, and the details of the FIR have revealed shocking information.

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Swati Maliwal row LIVE: As part of the investigation into the case involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, accused by AAP MP Swati Maliwal, the police are conducting a thorough mapping of the drawing room at CM Kejriwal's residence with Swati Maliwal. Police sources, as reported by news agency ANI, stated that Maliwal is being questioned about the incident and the number of individuals present at the time.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal arrived at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Friday evening "to recreate the incident that happened on May 13". In the visuals shared by news agency ANI, she was seen escorted by Delhi Police as she entered the chief minister's residence.

Earlier in the evening, AAP leader Atishi distanced the party from Maliwal's 'assault' allegations, calling them a "conspiracy" by the BJP against Kejriwal. She said that the video circulating on social media showed that Maliwal's allegations are “lies”.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Regarding the AAP MP Swati Maliwal assault case, party leader and Delhi minister Atishi said, “Since Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail, the BJP has been unsettled. As a result, the BJP orchestrated a conspiracy, sending Swati Maliwal to Arvind Kejriwal's house on the morning of May 13th. Swati Maliwal was the face and pawn of this conspiracy. Their intention was to accuse the CM, but he was not present at that time, so he was spared. Subsequently, Swati Maliwal accused Bibhav Kumar. In her police complaint, she claimed she was assaulted. The video released today shows her comfortably seated in the drawing room of the CM's house, threatening police officials. She was also seen threatening Bibhav Kumar in the video. Neither were her clothes torn nor was there any head injury visible in the video.”

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi, during a press conference on Friday regarding the allegations of party MP Swati Maliwal, said, “The video shows Swati Maliwal threatening Bibhav Kumar; the charges leveled by her are baseless.”

“Swati Maliwal alleged she was brutally assaulted; the video that surfaced today shows an entirely different reality,” Atishi added.

“She reached the CM's residence without an appointment; her intention was to level allegations against Arvind Kejriwal,” Atishi further stated.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: "On May 13, AAP MP Swati Maliwal entered Chief Minister Kejriwal's residence without an appointment. He was not available, but she still initiated an argument with him.When CM's personal secretary Bibhav Kumar stopped her, she began arguing in the drawing room," Atishi said in the press conference.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi called Swati Maliwal's allegations part of “BJP's conspiracy”.

“BJP hatched a conspiracy and sent Swati Maliwal to Kejriwal's residence. Swati Maliwal is the face of BJP's conspiracy,” AAP leader said during a press conference on Friday.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Three days following the purported assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, Uttar Pradesh minister and BJP candidate from Mainpuri Lok Sabha constituency, Jaiveer Singh, criticised the incident, saying that respecting women is a top priority for the BJP.

"This is a shameful incident...It is the BJP's top priority to respect women. What happened with Swati Maliwal is shameful," Jaiveer Singh said.

He further demanded that action should be taken in this matter.

Slamming Delhi chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, he said, “Kejriwal's corrupt, anti-women face has been revealed.”

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Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Atishi took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to announce that the party will address a press conference at 6 pm on the issue of party MP Swati Maliwal and her allegations against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar.

“Will be doing a Press Conference today at 6pm to bring out the reality of the Swati Maliwal issue…” AAP minister wrote on X.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: Speaking about the NCW's notice to Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar over Swati Maliwal's assault case, Congress leader Alka Lamba stated, “We should let the judiciary decide the merit of this case; it is better not to form an opinion based on what is being said anywhere. Swati Maliwal is a strong woman and even her party leaders have accepted that wrong has been done to her. Interestingly, BJP has come forward to seek justice for her. The NCW never sent notice to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh or Prajwal Revanna, but they have sent notice in this case. I am pretty sure justice will be served to her.”

The NCW took suo moto cognizance of a media post titled "Ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal accuses Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary of assaulting her" where she claimed that she was brutally assaulted at the chief minister's residence by Kumar.

The Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR in connection with the alleged assault on Maliwal. Kumar has been named as an accused in the case, officials said.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: In a surprising turn of events in the Swati Maliwal assault case, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised its own Rajya Sabha MP after a purported video clip from the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the day of the alleged assault emerged.

In a post on the social media platform X, AAP stated, "Swati Maliwal ka sach (Swati Maliwal's truth)."

This marks the first instance of AAP's stance against Maliwal in the assault case, contradicting the party's earlier support. AAP MP Sanjay Singh had previously stated that Arvind Kejriwal had acknowledged the incident and directed "strict action," affirming the party's solidarity with Swati Maliwal.

Previously, in response to the same video clip, Swati Maliwal had criticised an unidentified individual, labelling them a "political hitman" and alleging that efforts were being made to protect themselves. She also maintained that the "truth" would be unveiled once the CCTV footage of the house and room is examined.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: A forensic team has arrived at the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as part of the investigation into the alleged assault case involving AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, news agency ANI reported.

The Delhi Police filed an FIR on Thursday regarding the purported assault on Maliwal.

Officials have identified Kumar as an accused in the incident. According to the FIR, Kumar allegedly kicked and slapped Maliwal repeatedly, ignoring her cries for help. Details of the alleged assault came to light as Maliwal presented her statement before a magistrate on Friday.

Swati Maliwal row LIVE: On AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case, party leader Dilip K Pandey said, “Even the slightest light of the lamp of truth is enough to dispel the deepest darkness of Swati's lies and arrogance. First, decide who is loyal. Then time will decide who is the traitor? Arvind Kejriwal, Zindabad. We will fight and win,” he wrote on X.

He also shared the purported video that is being surfaced online with the caption “Swati Maliwal ka Sach” (Swati Maliwal's truth).

Swati Maliwal news LIVE updates: Amidst the accusations made by AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal against Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, a purported footage from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence has emerged online.

In the 52-second video, Maliwal can be seen engaging in a heated argument with the security staff at the chief minister's residence. In the purported video, Maliwal is heard stating that she has contacted the police control room and intends to wait until police personnel arrive.

"I will disclose everything. Let me speak to your DCP," she asserts, cautioning the security personnel that she will take action if he touches her. Read more

Swati Maliwal news LIVE updates: Speaking at a press conference in the national capital about Rajya Sabha AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case, Union Finance Minister and BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal should “apologise” for the assault.

“On this issue, the focus should remain only on Kejriwal. He is shamelessly roaming around with the accused when he should apologise for the assault,” she said.

“All the women in Delhi are asking – can this CM even provide security to the women in the city?” she added.

“Instead of taking action against the accused as Sanjay Singh [AAP Rajya Sabha MP] had assured, Kejriwal has shown his true colour,” said Sitharaman. She also alleged that Maliwal was under “enough pressure from the high level to not lodge a police complaint,” Sitharaman further said.

Swati Maliwal news LIVE updates: The National Commission for Women (NCW) had summoned Bibhav Kumar in connection with the case, requesting his presence at their office on May 17 at 11 am.

- Following Bibhav's failure to appear by the designated time, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma held a press conference on Friday, announcing that an NCW team would visit his residence if he did not comply by Saturday.

- Sharma explained that when the notice was sent to Bibhav, his wife declined to accept it physically, leading the agency to affix it to his door.

- Bibhav Kumar was spotted at Lucknow airport on Thursday, accompanying Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh during their visit to Lucknow. Subsequently, Kejriwal proceeded to Punjab on Friday for election campaigning.