A day after the local court extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s custody until April 1, his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, announced a WhatsApp campaign named ‘Kejriwal ko Aashirwaad’ through a video statement.
“We are commencing a drive today – Kejriwal ko aashirvaad. You can send your blessings and prayers to Kejriwal on this number. You can also send whatever message you want,” Sunita Kejriwal stated.
Asserting Kejriwal’s patriotism, she remarked, “Kejriwal has stood his ground in court. He is a true patriot. Patriotism runs in his veins. Arvind has confronted the most powerful forces in the country. Will you not support your brother in this battle?”
During Thursday’s court proceedings, Arvind Kejriwal himself addressed the court, questioning the basis of his arrest with only four statements against him, including one from C Arvind, alleging he handed over documentation to Manish Sisodia in his presence.
“Numerous bureaucrats and MLAs frequently visited my home. Are these four statements from different individuals sufficient to detain a sitting Chief Minister?” Kejriwal queried.
Kejriwal cited the statements of C Arvind, Raghav Magunta, his father, and Sharath Reddy, alleging coercion to change their statements and turning people into approvers in the case.
He accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of orchestrating a liquor scam post their investigation, asserting the ED’s motive to crush the Aam Aadmi Party.
The Rouse Avenue Court extended Arvind Kejriwal’s custodial remand by four more days in a money laundering case linked to the Excise Policy.
Earlier, Sunita Kejriwal criticized the Centre and the ED, highlighting the failure of over 250 raids in uncovering any evidence related to the alleged liquor scam.
“I met Arvind Kejriwal in jail; despite his uncontrolled diabetes, his resolve remains strong. Just two days ago, he instructed Delhi Minister Atishi to address water and sewer-related issues. What wrong has he done? The Centre has filed a case against Arvind Kejriwal even for this. Do they aim to dismantle Delhi?” she expressed.
The INDIA bloc plans to hold a rally in Delhi on March 31 in protest against Kejirwal’s arrest.