Timeline: Arvind Kejriwal's journey from 'Aam Aadmi' to 'Delhi CM'

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal's emergence as a formidable force in Delhi assembly elections has proved all the pundits of politics wrong who refused to take Arvind and his party seriously in assembly elections.This is an amazing story of how a ‘common man' challenged and trounced the veterans of a game as serious as politics.Arvind Kejriwal has taken over the reins of power in Delhi and it's time to have a look at the journey of Arvind Kejriwal from ‘Aam Aadmi' to ‘Delhi CM'.16 August 1968 – Kejriwal is born to Govindran and Geeta kejriwal1989 – Gets Engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur in Mechanical Engg.1989-92 – Worked with Tata Steel, Jamshedpur1992 – Qualifies for IRS (Indian Revenue Service)1995-96 – Worked as Joint Commissionmer, Income Tax DepartmentDec 1999 – Kejriwal founded an NGO “Parivartan”2000-2005 – Kejriwal becomes the part of the core group that launched a movement for RTI. The Act was passed in 20052006 - Kejriwal won Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership 2006-09 – Kejriwal sets up the Public Cause Research Foundation funded by the Magsaysay Award money.Kejriwal with his parents and son14 November 2010 – Kejriwal along with Anna Hazare, Kiran Bedi and Ramdev file an FIR against Suresh Kalmadi relating to corruption in Commonwealth games5 April 2011 – Anna Hazare starts indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar demanding a strong Janlokpal, Arvind Kejriwal emerges as the second-in-command of this movement. 2 October 2012 – Arvind forms his own political party after differences with Anna on actively plunging into politics.Kejriwal with his children5 October 2012 - Kejriwal makes allegation against Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, for illegal and unethical financial transactions.6 October 2012 – Kejriwal launches ‘Bijali-paani satyagraha' protesting hike in rates of water and electricity.Kejriwal during college days10 October 2012 – Kejriwal charges Union minister Salman Khurshid and her wife with financial irregularities to the tune of Rs. 71 lakh through their trust meant for welfare of handicapped children.Kejriwal with wife Sunita17 October 2012 – Kejriwal charges BJP leader Nitin Gadkari and NCP leader Ajit Pawar of involvement in a land scam in Maharashtra.26 November 2012 – Kejriwal launches his own party “Aam Aadmi Party” 8 Dec 2013 – Kejriwal's party(AAP) wins 28 seats in Delhi assembly elections. Arvind Kejriwal trounces incumbent Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from New Delhi assembly constituency.18 Dec 2013 – Kejriwal to take over as Chief Minister of Delhi.

Timeline: Arvind Kejriwal's journey from 'Aam Aadmi' to 'Delhi CM'

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal's emergence as a formidable force in Delhi assembly elections has proved all the pundits of politics wrong who refused to take Arvind and his party seriously in assembly elections.This is an

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