On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers before surrendering at Tihar jail. Kejriwal stated that he was not going to jail because of corruption but because he had spoken out against dictatorship. He had been granted 21 days of interim bail by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, and his surrender date was June 2.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will surrender at the Tihar jail on Sunday, June 2, following the expiry of his 21-day interim bail granted by the Supreme Court for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections. On May 10, the apex court had granted Kejriwal interim bail in the Delhi excise policy scam, asking him to surrender by June 2.
India is witnessing a series of significant events today, spanning political, cultural, and infrastructural developments. Here are the highlights:
On June 1, 2024, multiple significant events unfolded in India, ranging from politics and crime to meteorology and sports. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed optimism, predicting a resounding victory for the INDIA bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, aiming for 295+ seats. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail plea on medical grounds. Furthermore, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts of Kerala. Additionally, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s sinister plot to target actor Salman Khan using the same gun employed in the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala came to light. Lastly, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all formats of the game.
The Delhi Court has reserved its order on an interim bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on medical grounds. The court will pronounce its order on June 5th. The Enforcement Directorate has opposed Kejriwal’s bail application. The court’s decision is expected to provide clarity on Kejriwal’s legal status and his ability to continue his duties as Chief Minister.
Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, emphasizing the importance of protecting democracy and the Constitution. In a post on social media, Kejriwal appealed to people to vote themselves and encourage their neighbors to do the same, expressing confidence that democracy will ultimately triumph over dictatorship.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his intention to surrender on June 2, despite facing potential harassment in jail. Kejriwal, who was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court for Lok Sabha election campaigning, stated that he is proud to be going to jail for protecting the country from dictatorship. He also revealed that he has lost 6 kg in jail and is awaiting further medical tests to rule out underlying medical conditions.
The Delhi Court has sought the Enforcement Directorate (ED) response on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court of India until June 1. The Additional Solicitor General appearing for the ED opposed the bail plea, arguing that Kejriwal is healthy enough to have campaigned in Punjab for the Lok Sabha Elections. Kejriwal has sought a week’s extension of his interim bail on medical grounds, including a PET-CT scan due to sudden weight loss and high ketone levels. The court has set June 1 as the next date for the hearing.
Bibhav Kumar, a close aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar argues that his arrest was illegal and violated the provisions of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He is seeking a declaration of his arrest as illegal, appropriate compensation, and departmental action against the erring officials involved in his arrest.
The Supreme Court of India has rejected Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for a seven-day extension of his interim bail in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. Kejriwal sought an extension due to medical reasons, but the court refused, stating that he was granted liberty to approach the trial court for regular bail. The court also questioned why the medical condition was not mentioned during an earlier hearing.
