Supreme Court’s Bail for Kejriwal Thwarts BJP’s Strategy, AAP Rejoices

AAP leader Somnath Bharti welcomed the Supreme Court's order granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, undermining BJP's election strategy. The decision is seen as a relief and a setback to BJP's campaign efforts, as Kejriwal prepares to rejoin electioneering.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Advocate Somnath Bharti expressed gratitude towards the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case on Friday. This judgement is perceived as a significant blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) attempts to curb Kejriwal's role in the upcoming assembly elections. Bharti lauded the unanimous decision by the Judges' Bench and noted the public's expectation for Kejriwal's bail, following a previous bail granted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). He thanked the Supreme Court for the relief extended to Kejriwal.

Bharti further reflected on the implications of the verdict, anticipating another judgement by the electorate in the forthcoming state assembly elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Delhi. He argued that BJP's efforts to sideline Kejriwal have failed. Meanwhile, Advocate and Vice-chairperson of the Delhi Bar Association Sanjeev Nasiar highlighted the relief that came with the court's decision, marking it as a significant development in the case.

The Supreme Court's order, which includes routine conditions like refraining from making general comments about the case or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ensures that Kejriwal remains available for court summons while allowing him to campaign. Nasiar emphasized that the detailed order was still awaited, and more insights would follow upon its release. Earlier today, the Supreme Court ruled that Kejriwal's prolonged incarceration would amount to an unjust deprivation of liberty, a verdict reserved after hearing arguments from both sides on September 5.