2024-06-03 15:50:03
Arvind Kejriwal addressed AAP workers before returning to Tihar jail
New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today returned to Tihar jail after his interim bail in a corruption case linked to the Delhi liquor policy case ended on June 1.
Mr Kejriwal had been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections and was asked to surrender a day after the last leg of polling.
Before surrendering at the jail, he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat, offered prayers at the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place, and addressed AAP leaders and workers at the party office.
“I was given a 21-day (relief) by the Supreme Court. These 21 days were unforgettable. I did not waste even a minute. I campaigned to save the country. The AAP is not important, it is secondary. The country comes first,” he said in his address.
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How Arvind Kejriwal Surrendered At Tihar Jail After 21 Days Of Interim Bail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has returned to Tihar jail after his interim bail granted by the Supreme Court in the liquor policy-linked money laundering case ended on June 1. He was granted the relief for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections.
Arvind Kejriwal’s address at party office over, will leave for Tihar Jail now.
जेल में सरेंडर करने से पहले पार्टी कार्यालय में पार्टी के सभी जनप्रतिनिधि, कार्यकर्ता और सभी दिल्लीवासियों के नाम संबोधन। https://t.co/UBQL3RnIV5
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 2, 2024
Speaking at the party office before surrendering at Tihar Jail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked Supreme Court for 21 days of relief from jail.
“Supreme Court had given an extension of 21 days, I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart,” he said.
“I did not waste even a single minute in the 21 days, this is very memorable for me. I campaigned for all parties to save the country.
The country comes first, Aam Aadmi Party is second,” he added.
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CM @ArvindKejriwal जी ने लोकतंत्र की रक्षा के लिए जेल जाने से पहले अपने परिवार और पार्टी नेताओं के साथ राजघाट पहुंचकर राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी जी को नमन किया 🙏#केजरीवाल_झुकेगा_नहींpic.twitter.com/P3cHNeJAW2
– AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 2, 2024
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Arvind Kejriwal Reaches Party Office Ahead Of Surrendering
Police security has been increased outside gate number 4 of Tihar Jail. Barricades have been installed by the police. This is the same gate Arvind Kejriwal had come out of when he got interim bail.
Arvind Kejriwal will be kept in jail number 2 only.
#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence, for the Rajghat.
He will surrender at the Tihar Jail later today at the end of his interim bail granted to him by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections on May 10. He was… pic.twitter.com/JmALYcFyQN
– ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024
#WATCH | On Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s surrender, Delhi Minister Atishi says, “We want to thank the Supreme Court for giving a 21-day interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal. He came out and campaigned for the elections and contributed his bit to the democratic process…… pic.twitter.com/Nigy4G9qtj
– ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024
“We want to thank the Supreme Court for giving a 21-day interim bail to Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal. He came out and campaigned for the elections and contributed to the democratic process. We respect the Supreme Court. No leader of the AAP is afraid of going to jail. Arvind Kejriwal is going to surrender and he is going to Tihar today,” says Delhi Minister Atishi.
Arvind Kejriwal will surrender at the Tihar jail this evening as per the bail conditions. Before surrendering, he will visit the Rajghat and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Thereafter, he will visit the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman. He will also visit the AAP’s party office and meet the workers and party leaders before surrendering.
Arvind Kejriwal’s message before surrendering:
“I came out (of jail) for election campaign for 21 days on the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. I am very grateful to the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Today I will surrender by going to Tihar. I will leave home at 3 pm. First I will go to Rajghat and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. From there I will go to Hanuman temple in Connaught Place to seek blessings of Hanuman ji. And from there I will go to the party office and meet all the workers and party leaders. From there I will again leave for Tihar.
All of you take care of yourselves. I will take care of you all in jail. If you are happy then your Kejriwal will also be happy in jail.”
