A day following his release on interim bail from Tihar Jail, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal embarked on a spiritual journey to seek blessings at the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, accompanied by his wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This visit holds significance as it follows Kejriwal’s recent legal proceedings and subsequent release on interim bail.
#WATCH | Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai offers prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place.
CM Arvind Kejriwal will offer prayers here shortly. pic.twitter.com/IdDPLZbBy9
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
Ahead of his visit to the temple, Kejriwal expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support of millions of people and the justice rendered by the Supreme Court. Gopal Rai, a prominent AAP leader, affirmed Kejriwal’s intentions, stating that the Chief Minister sought blessings from Hanuman ji before proceeding to the party office for a scheduled press conference.
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal comes out of Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place after offering prayers here.
His wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann are also with him. pic.twitter.com/1oj9jJVGFT
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal offered prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place today.
His wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann were also with him. pic.twitter.com/7RDuEXqpuA
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
Additionally, Kejriwal plans to boost the election campaign by conducting roadshows in South Delhi and East Delhi.
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal blows a flying kiss to his supporters and party workers as he arrives at a party event in Delhi.
He was released from Tihar Jail last evening after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1. pic.twitter.com/12ZS3FtjoR
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
The political landscape in South Delhi sees AAP-Congress alliance candidate Sahi Ram pitted against BJP MLA Ramveer Bidhuri. AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj reiterated the sentiment that Kejriwal’s imprisonment was unjust, emphasizing the miraculous nature of his bail granted by the PMLA court, potentially influenced by the blessings of Hanuman ji.
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at the Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal offered prayers at the temple. pic.twitter.com/8FdtwDHwtR
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
Delhi Minister Atishi echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Kejriwal’s commitment to seeking blessings from Hanuman Temple alongside his family and party leaders. However, as per the conditions of his bail, Kejriwal is prohibited from commenting on his role in the Delhi liquor scam case.
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal offers prayers at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place.
His wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann are also with him. pic.twitter.com/Xci2LNwx3d
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2024
Kejriwal’s incarceration, lasting over 50 days, commenced following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an excise policy case, shortly after the announcement of the general election schedule. While his bail extends until June 1, Kejriwal is obligated to surrender to authorities on June 2, and during this period, he is barred from attending his office as Chief Minister.
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