NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister and AAP chief Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in reference to the alleged Delhi liquor excise coverage case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday. Mann additionally visited Sisodia’s residence together with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal late on Sunday to fulfill his spouse and warranted her of all assist. Later, in a tweet, CM Mann stated, “Sisodia’s arrest is an insult to the education of lakhs of children of Delhi… Sending the one who builds schools to jail is part of the BJP’s agenda.”
मनीष सिसोदिया जी की गिरफ़्तारी असल में दिल्ली के लाखों बच्चों की शिक्षा की अवमानना हैं..स्कूल बनाने वाले को जेल भेजना भाजपा के “एजेंडे” का हिस्सा है… https://t.co/SiPfOkyEtO
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) February 26, 2023
Both Mann and Kejriwal slammed the BJP-led Centre over his deputy Manish Sisodia’s arrest, saying individuals will reply to it as they’re watching how “patriots and honest people” are being jailed whereas “no action is taken” towards these looting the nation’s banks.
The CBI, which on Sunday arrested Sisodia in reference to alleged corruption within the now-scrapped excise coverage referring to the sale of alcohol, has stated that the previous was giving evasive replies and never cooperating within the investigation. The probe company additionally stated that Sisodia was earlier referred to as on February 19 for investigation, however he sought time for seven days.
The CBI’s transfer towards the AAP chief might plunge the nationwide capital right into a governance disaster and additional widen the political rift between the AAP and the BJP-led Central authorities. Sisodia was arrested after practically eight hours of questioning as his solutions weren’t passable, the CBI officers stated.
“Manish Sisodia has been arrested in a completely false case. Manish ji is a gentleman, a patriot as well as an honest and brave person who was busy serving the country round the clock,” Kejriwal informed reporters after assembly the deputy chief minister’s spouse at her residence following his arrest.
In a veiled assault on the BJP-led Centre, Kejriwal stated, “We are witnessing how gentlemen, patriots, good and honest people are being arrested and jailed in the country. No action is taken against those who looted crores of rupees of banks because they are their friends.” “These individuals would not have the braveness to even serve a discover to them as a result of they’re their mates. The whole nation is watching. People are watching and they’ll reply to it,” he added.
Extending assist to Sisodia’s household, Mann stated, “His wife is suffering from a very serious disease. It’s multiple sclerosis in which the brain slowly loses control of the body. She is alone at home. Manish used to take care of her.” The Punjab Chief Minister added that Sisodia’s solely son is out of city for research.
“We consoled her and said she doesn’t have to worry as her husband is a very brave man fighting for the country. The entire country is proud of Manish and we are a family and all of us take care of him,” Kejriwal added. Speaking to reporters exterior Sisodia’s residence, Mann alleged that Sisodia has been arrested by the CBI in “a false case” simply to “scare and break” the Aam Aadmi Party group.
“This is an extremely cowardly step. AAP is not going to be scared by this. Our party was born out of an anti-corruption movement. We have come from the ground. We are not afraid of the misuse of CBI and ED by the Union government and will continue to serve the people without any fear,” he stated.
Sisodia’s Emotional Message To Delhi Voters
“I might have to stay in jail for a few months, but I am not worried about it at all,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia stated in a letter to Delhiites earlier than he left for the CBI workplace for questioning within the Delhi excise coverage case on Sunday. He stated false allegations have been levelled towards him and he’s assured that he will probably be cleared of all prices in courtroom.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shared Sisodia’s letter on Twitter. “These people are going to arrest me today. They have levelled false allegations against me. I am sure all these cases will be dismissed in court, but it might take some time. It is possible that I might have to stay in jail for a few months. But I am not worried about it at all,” Sisodia stated in his letter, with out naming anybody.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 26, 2023
“We are followers of Bhagat Singh. He embraced capital punishment for the sake of the country. Going to jail is a small thing,” he stated. The deputy chief minister had made comparable remarks whereas addressing occasion employees at Rajghat.
Sisodia claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi is petrified of the AAP’s rising recognition within the nation. “Modiji is scared of Arvind Kejriwal. He is not scared of Rahul Gandhi or any other leader, but only Arvind Kejriwal. They want to trample the AAP and Kejriwal. As the AAP’s popularity will grow, the number of false cases against us will also rise,” he stated.
AAP To Hold Nationwide Protest Against Sisodia’s Arrest
Aam Aadmi Party will hit roads and stage protests throughout the nation on Monday towards the arrest of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in reference to the alleged Delhi liquor excise coverage case. AAP`s nationwide common secretary Sandeep Pathak stated that they’ll protest throughout the nation on Monday. Taking to Twitter, Pathak on Sunday stated, “The nice Education Minister Manish Sisodia, who has formed the way forward for lakhs of kids of the nation, has been arrested in a pretend case.
The occasion may also stage protests on the Bharatiya Janata Party`s Headquarters on the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg within the nationwide capital at round 12 pm on Monday. It is believed that the occasion may also maintain protests in Gujarat`s Gandhinagar, Haryana`s Rohtak, Noida, and many others. The AAP chief, the accused primary within the CBI FIR, was first questioned on October 17.
