Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The decision has been met with widespread support from AAP leaders and other political figures, who have praised the ruling as a victory for truth and justice.
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- The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on September 13, 2024.
- Kejriwal was previously arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
- Sunita Kejriwal, his wife, congratulated the AAP family for their resilience and expressed hope for the release of other AAP leaders in jail.
- AAP MP Raghav Chadha welcomed the bail decision, highlighting Kejriwal’s reputation for honest politics and indicating a boost in AAP’s strength.
- Chadha noted that AAP will strategize for the Haryana elections following the Supreme Court’s final order on bail conditions.
- Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia celebrated the bail as a triumph of truth over falsehood and conspiracies against Kejriwal.
- Sisodia criticized the BJP for allegedly orchestrating conspiracies to imprison Kejriwal and emphasized the Supreme Court’s role in upholding justice.
- Congress leader Pramod Tiwari also welcomed the bail, criticizing the central government for allegedly misusing agencies against opposition parties.
- Tiwari suggested that the bail indicates a broader issue of political intimidation and an environment of fear in the country.
- The Supreme Court’s decision came after a reserved verdict on September 5, following arguments from Kejriwal’s and CBI’s counsels.
