Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi has alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did not receive proper medical care while in judicial custody in Tihar jail.
Atishi’s comments came after a Rouse Avenue Court verdict suggested that Kejriwal did not receive adequate medical care during his 22-day detention. She said that the verdict proved that Kejriwal was not getting proper medical care in Tihar Jail.
Atishi emphasized the importance of establishing a medical board comprised of a professional diabetic doctor, a diabetologist, and an oncologist to monitor Kejriwal’s care. She expressed optimism that once formed, the AIIMS medical board will immediately review Kejriwal’s condition and take proper action to address his health concerns.
Meanwhile, the Rouse Avenue Court denied Kejriwal’s request for rapid insulin injections and daily video conference sessions due to his acute diabetes and changing blood sugar levels. Instead, the court instructed AIIMS to convene a medical board to assess Kejriwal’s health.
The court’s ruling states that, while Tihar Jail authorities would continue to be in charge of Kejriwal’s overall medical care, the AIIMS medical board, which includes prominent endocrinologists and diabetologists, will permit specialized consultations.
