Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal may not have received relief from the Supreme Court and might face imprisonment soon, especially with elections in Delhi fast approaching. Amidst these developments, Kejriwal speculates that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) could secure a landslide victory with 70 seats, even in his absence from the campaign trail.
Kejriwal boldly claims he has never been seduced by the trappings of office. Relinquishing a prestigious commissioner position, he instead chose to work directly within Delhi’s slums, dedicating a decade of his life to grassroots work without any political aspirations. Life had different plans, though, leading to his involvment in the Anna movement, founding a party, and becoming the Chief Minister. Standing firm on his principles, he once resigned from the CM post after 49 days, stating it was a self-directed decision to uphold his ideals.
Kejriwal asserts, 'I will run the government from prison if needed.' He implies that his current struggle is partly due to the establishment feeling threatened by the success and popularity of the AAP. He believes if he succumbs to pressure and resigns, it will set a precedence for the political overthrow of other non-conforming leaders across the country. He is determined not to allow this scheme to succeed, ready to govern even from behind bars, challenging the political norms.
Kejriwal mentions that there was a PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeking his removal from the Chief Ministerial position, to which the Court replied there was no legal ground for such action. He plans to further appeal to the Court, stressing his right to fulfill his ciminal duties even from prison.
Regarding the upcoming state assembly elections, Kejriwal is confident that without campaigning, all 70 seats could be won by AAP. He notes the public's discerning eye and their visible anger against unjust incarceration. Kejriwal firmly states that only cowards flee the battlefield, and he is not one to turn away from a fight.
