On August 9, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was visibly emotional after the Supreme Court granted bail to her colleague, Manish Sisodia. Sisodia, who had been in custody for 17 months, was a prominent figure in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The Supreme Court’s decision marked a significant victory for Sisodia and the AAP, highlighting the triumph of truth and the impact of Sisodia’s work on Delhi’s education system.
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- Delhi Minister Atishi broke into tears after the Supreme Court granted bail to Manish Sisodia on August 9.
- Sisodia, a key figure in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, had been in custody for 17 months.
- Atishi expressed her relief and gratitude, emphasizing the triumph of truth and Sisodia’s contributions to Delhi’s education system.
- Atishi stated, “Today, the truth has won, the students of Delhi have won,” referring to Sisodia’s efforts in improving education for poor children.
- AAP MP Sanjay Singh also celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision, calling it a major victory for the party.
- Singh criticized the central government, accusing it of targeting Sisodia and other AAP leaders unjustly.
- He declared the decision as a victory of truth, questioning the justification for Sisodia’s prolonged detention.
- The Supreme Court ruled that it would be a “travesty of justice” to send Sisodia back to trial without bail.
- Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan delivered the verdict, having reserved judgment on August 6.
- Sisodia, arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, and by the ED on March 9, 2023, sought bail due to the lack of commencement of his trial.
