Violence At Kejriwal's Residence? Former DCW Chief And AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal Allegedly Assaulted By Delhi CM's Close Aide: Report

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Commission for Women chairperson, Swati Maliwal, has alleged that she was assaulted at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence by his close aide Bibhav Kumar, according to a report by News18.com.

Maliwal reportedly made two PCR calls around 10 am from the CM’s residence. However, no formal complaint has been received by the police in the matter.

Bibhav Kumar recently came into the spotlight after the Delhi Vigilance Department sacked him from the position of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, citing “illegal appointment.”

In February, Bibhav was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

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Responding to Maliwal’s assault allegation, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekar criticised AAP for assaulting women MPs and referred to an incident involving the an IAS officer.

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya also pointed out Maliwal's silence on Kejriwal’s arrest and her absence from India at that time.

Former BJP Delhi president Vijender Gupta accused Kejriwal of being a dictator and megalomaniac, alleging that he has assaulted many of his colleagues who dared to differ with him.

In a post on social media platform X, Gupta stated, “AAP MP from Rajya Sabha and former DCW Chief, Swati Maliwal, has been physically assaulted by out on bail CM Arvind Kejriwal’s PA at CMO. Anyone who has followed Kejriwal’s politics knows that he has done with many of his colleagues who he dared to differ with him. He is a dictator and a megalomaniac.”

BJP leader Kapil Mishra called on AAP to issue a clarification on the matter. On X, Mishra stated, “Did Kejriwal’s PA Bibhav beat up Swati Maliwal? Will the Chief Minister’s office give any clarification? May God grant that the news of beating of a female Rajya Sabha MP in the Chief Minister’s house is false.” 

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