The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the appointment of employees during her tenure in 2015-16. The accusations were that the appointments were made in violation of rules, leading to corruption charges being brought against Maliwal.
"The inhuman atrocities inflicted upon this young woman have brought shame upon humanity and triggered widespread protests across the country. As someone who has long advocated for the protection of women's rights, I have been following this case with close attention, and the more I learn
Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal on Tuesday alleged that the Delhi government led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is "adamant" about shutting down the women panel and that it has also shut down the 181 women helpline.
The AAP leader said that the former DCW chief was being used as a 'pawn' and was made to 'hatch this conspiracy' using an old Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) case as leverage.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bibhav Kumar, the Personal Assistant of CM Arvind Kejriwal has filed a written complaint against Swati Maliwal, alleging unauthorized entry, verbal abuse, and threats and the possibility of BJP hand behind the matter.
"Why is AAP quiet on such a serious issue? Why did Swati Maliwal make such an allegation? She even went to Police station. Was she trying to threaten somebody or was that allegation true? She is the DCW chief and Rajya Sabha MP, why is she making such an allegation? People need to know the r
The National Commission for Women (NCW) vowed to take action against the alleged assault of Aam Aadmi Party MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal by the Chief Minister's aide on Monday.
In a post from his official X handle on Monday, BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya claimed that the AAP's Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson, Swati Maliwal, alleged that she was assaulted by the personal assistant to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Swati Maliwal resigned from the post of chief of the Delhi Commission for Women on Friday after the Aam Adami Party (AAP) nominated her as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
The Political Affairs Committee of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday announced the nomination of Delhi Commission for Women chief and senior party member Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha elections in Delhi scheduled to be held on January 19.