EP 179 - What Happened At Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Home? Swati Maliwal Recounts Her Ordeal

ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

Social activist and politician Swati Maliwal currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing Delhi. She participated in the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare. Swati was the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) from 2015 to 2024. During her tenure, she demanded greater accountability from the Delhi police, leading to frequent clashes between the commission and the police department.

On May 13, Swati Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide PS Bibhav Kumar. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Maliwal recounts her ordeal on what exactly happened on May 13. Swati expresses her belief that the truth will come to light once the original version of the videos is released. She feels betrayed by the AAP, noting that her friends and colleagues aren't standing by her. Swati also questions what this means for an ordinary person if it can happen to a Rajya Sabha MP.

Swati also mentions that the AAP leadership never asked her to resign and that some party members have become arrogant due to being in power. She complains that Arvind Kejriwal hasn't called her since the incident came to light and is protecting Bibhav Kumar. Swati asserts that she won't give a clean chit to anyone, emphasizing that the Delhi CM was present at his residence when the incident occurred.

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:55) - Assault Row

(7:45) - 'Doctored' Videos

(9:00) - Kejriwal's Role

(11:30) - Who is the culprit?

(14:20) - Who is Bibhav Kumar?

(16:35) - Leaked Videos

(20:40) - Victim Shaming

(25:10) - Police Complaint

(28:30) -'AAP leaders pressured' claim

(33:30) - AAP's stand on Swati's case

(36:30) - Did AAP Betray Swati?

(40:00) - Who is protecting Bibhav Kumar?

(43:00) - "I Will Fight Till The End"

(45:30) - Rajya Sabha Seat

(50:20) - Betrayal in AAP

(51:40) - Two Versions of the story

(55:30) - "I Will Try To Fix The Party"

(59:40) - Women in Politics

(1:02:00) - "I Feel Broken Inside"

(1:06:00) - Swati Maliwal case Probe