Union Home Minister Amit Shah has voiced his concerns regarding the interim bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal by the Supreme Court. Shah expressed his belief that the decision was not a routine judgment and suggested that many people in the nation perceived it as special treatment.
Kejriwal, who was arrested and detained in Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, was released on May 10 after his interim bail plea was approved by the Supreme Court.
Responding to Kejriwal’s recent statement suggesting he wouldn’t return to jail if the Opposition INDIA bloc wins the majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on June 4, Amit Shah condemned it as Contempt of Court. Shah emphasized Kejriwal’s insinuation that court rulings could be influenced by electoral outcomes and highlighted the need for judges to consider how their judgments are interpreted.
#WATCH | On Supreme Court granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, Union HM Amit Shah says, "…I believe this is not a routine judgement. A lot of people in this country believe that special treatment has been given…"
"Right now he (Arvind Kejriwal) is stuck in another issue… pic.twitter.com/CYrC3FTmVp
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2024
In addition, Amit Shah addressed Kejriwal’s allegations regarding the presence of hidden cameras installed by the BJP-led central government inside Tihar Jail to monitor his activities. Shah dismissed these claims, asserting that Tihar Jail falls under the administration of the Delhi government, and accused Kejriwal of spreading falsehoods.
Following the bail guidelines, Kejriwal is prohibited from visiting the Delhi Chief Minister’s office and the Delhi Secretariat. He is also instructed not to discuss the case or engage with any witnesses involved. Furthermore, Kejriwal has been directed to surrender to the prison authorities by June 2.
The ongoing exchange between Kejriwal and Shah underscores the political tensions surrounding the AAP chief’s legal troubles and his subsequent release on interim bail. As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, these developments may continue to shape the political landscape in the capital and beyond.
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