Following his interim bail from the Supreme Court on the 10th of May in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Liquor Policy, Arvind Kejriwal paid a visit to the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place. During the visit, he offered prayers and bowed before Lord Hanuman. Afterwards, he visited both the nearby Shani Temple and Navgrah Temple. His next stop was the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters where extravagant preparations were in place to welcome him.
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- Kejriwal stated that the Prime Minister has initiated a dangerously ambitious mission named 'One Nation, One Leader.' This mission aims to eliminate all opposition leaders. Those opposing him will be jailed, while his party leaders will be rendered politically irrelevant. He cited the jailing of opposition figures, including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Satyendar Jain, and even himself. He further mentioned prominent BJP leaders who have been sidelined, indicating a systematic targeting of adversaries. He predicted if the elections are won, changing the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh would be imminent, signaling an end to Yogi Adityanath's political career as part of a larger authoritarian agenda.
- CM Kejriwal appealed to the nation's 140 crore people, pleading for their help in countering this tyranny. He thanked the Supreme Court for granting him bail for 21 days, which he plans to use by traveling across the country, dedicating himself fully to this cause.
- Kejriwal touched on the 'retirement rule' implemented within the BJP, highlighting that several prominent leaders were forced into retirement upon turning 75, and with Modi himself reaching that age soon, Kejriwal speculated about potential successors within the BJP ranks.
- He criticized the BJP for failing to work for the people and attempting to crush the Aam Aadmi Party instead, highlighting the harassment of AAP leaders and the inclusion of corrupt individuals within the BJP's fold. The incarceration of Kejriwal was positioned as a threatening message to all.
- Elaborating on the AAP's anti-corruption stance, he emphasized the swift and decisive actions taken against corrupt officials within their party in Punjab. Kejriwal sees his arrest as a ploy to intimidate others and erode the credibility of his actions against corruption.
- Kejriwal felt rejuvenated, addressing the crowd after offering prayers and receiving blessings at the Hanuman, Shiva, and Shani temples. Despite the persistent challenges, he sees his release as a grace of Lord Hanuman and an unexpected return to the election campaigns, much to the delight of his supporters.
- Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, claimed that the BJP is in shambles following Kejriwal's release, indicating their concern for the upcoming election results.
- Party supporters began gathering at the AAP office, where the atmosphere was electric in anticipation of Kejriwal’s arrival. There, in the presence of other party leaders, he was to address a press conference.
Source: aajtak
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