Tihar Jail Administration Updates Delhi LG on Kejriwal’s Health

The Tihar Jail Administration has provided a report to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor concerning the health condition of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been detained in Tihar Jail since April 1, ANI said.

Report says, “CM Kejriwal was on insulin for diabetes control and the same was being denied to him by Jail authorities… CM Kejriwal, as advised by the Telangana Doctor, was on an insulin – reversal program and the Doctor had stopped insulin dosage much before the arrest of CM Kejriwal. At the time of arrest, he was just taking a basic anti-diabetes oral medicine tablet Metformin.”

The report also says, “During his medical check-ups in Tihar Jail, CM Kejriwal told Doctors that he was taking insulin till last few years and stopped taking insulin a few months back allegedly by a Telangana Doctor… Also, as per the MLC report available from RML Hospital, Kejriwal was neither advised any insulin nor any requirement of any insulin was indicated. On 10.04.2024 and 15.04.2024, Kejriwal was reviewed by Medicine Specialist and advised oral anti-diabetic drugs / medicines… it is incorrect to state that Kejriwal was denied insulin at any point of time during his treatment,” ANI quoted.

The reports further says, The Medicine Specialist after examining Kejriwal, also noted, “Considering all parameters and vitals of the UTP (Kejriwal) since his lodgment in judicial custody, his blood sugar levels are not alarming, and administration of insulin is not required as of now…Tihar Jail Administration had written to AIIMS that Kejriwal has been consuming high-sugar food like Sweets, Laddoos, Bananas, Mangoes, Fruit Chaat, fried food, Namkeen, Bhujia, Sweetened Tea, Poori-Aloo,Pickles and other high cholesterol food on a regular basis, and accordingly sought a Diet Plan for Kejriwal.”

Saurabh Bhardwaj, Delhi Minister and AAP spokesperson, on Saturday claimed that the Tihar Jail administration is refusing to provide insulin to Arvind Kejriwal, potentially endangering his life.