Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 13, 2024, 08:15 PM
Arvind Kejriwal News: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail's barrack number 3 on Friday evening after the Supreme Court granted him conditional bail in the liquor scam case. His release has sparked political turmoil in the capital, and his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), celebrated it as a significant victory.WelcomeAs Kejriwal came out of Tihar Jail, a large crowd of Aam Aadmi Party supporters gave him a warm welcome. The supporters raised slogans in his support and protested against the BJP. Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were also present to welcome him outside the jail.Emotional statement by KejriwalAfter being released, Kejriwal shared his feelings and said, "I have faced many difficulties in my life, but God has supported me at every step. This time too God supported me because I was honest." He also said, "Every drop of my blood is for the country." His words reflect his commitment and struggle.Celebrations beginAfter his release, Aam Aadmi Party workers held a roadshow from Tihar jail to the CM residence, raising slogans in support of Kejriwal and against the BJP. Outside his residence, workers celebrated by dancing and bursting crackers. Such celebrations brought a new energy to the political atmosphere of Delhi.Punjab CM's visitJust hours after Arvind Kejriwal's bail, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reached Delhi and met Aam Aadmi Party leaders. The visit is being seen as a symbol of solidarity and support within the party.Legal guidelinesThe Supreme Court has also imposed some conditions while granting bail to Kejriwal. He is not allowed to visit his CM office or the Delhi Secretariat and is not allowed to sign any official file, unless the Lieutenant Governor's approval is obtained.Previous eventsKejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in the excise policy case. He had got interim bail on May 10 for Lok Sabha election campaign, and was in jail since surrendering on June 2.With Kejriwal's release, there has been a new turn in Delhi politics and it will be interesting to see in which direction this development develops in politics going forward.