Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced in a press conference today that he will leave his house at 3 pm on Sunday to surrender as his interim bail granted by the Supreme Court in a Delhi liquor policy case ends.
“The day after tomorrow, I will leave my house around 3 pm to surrender. We are fighting against tyranny, and if I have to sacrifice my life for the country, do not mourn,” Kejriwal declared.
The AAP leader revealed that his health had deteriorated significantly during his 50-day imprisonment, resulting in substantial weight loss and ongoing health concerns. He also claimed that he was denied medication for diabetes. “I was in jail for 50 days, and in those 50 days, I lost 6 kilos… Even after being released, I have not regained my weight,” he shared, adding that doctors are now concerned about his health.
Despite these challenges, Kejriwal assured that the welfare of Delhi’s people remains his top priority. He promised that essential services and initiatives such as free electricity, Mohalla clinics, hospitals, free medicines, and women’s free bus travel would continue unabated. “Even though I won’t be among you, do not worry. All your work will continue,” he said. “I may not be with you physically, but your work will not stop.”
Kejriwal also made an emotional plea for the well-being of his elderly parents and urged the public to keep them in their prayers. “My parents are very old… If you pray for my mother daily, she will surely remain healthy,” he said.
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in a corruption case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy. The probe agency alleges that Kejriwal played a key role in drafting the policy and seeking bribes or kickbacks in return for liquor licenses. The agency claims the AAP received kickbacks of ₹100 crore that were then used to fund its Goa and Punjab election campaigns.
The AAP and Kejriwal have refuted all charges, calling the arrest and case “political vendetta” just weeks before the election. The arrest has triggered a political spat between the ruling BJP and the opposition INDIA bloc, which is led by the Congress and of which the AAP is a member.
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