Amidst allegations and counterclaims, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s access to insulin has become a contentious issue. Here’s a breakdown of the significance of insulin for diabetics, its appropriate use, and the potential consequences of discontinuing it.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently under judicial custody at Tihar Jail, has been given insulin after his sugar level surged to 320. This is the first insulin dosage administered to Kejriwal after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection to a money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy case. The Delhi Chief Minister will remain in judicial custody until the next hearing on April 23.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received his first insulin dose in Tihar Jail on Tuesday after his blood sugar levels spiked to 320. The decision was made after his sugar levels consistently increased since his arrest on March 21st. Despite requests, Kejriwal had previously accused prison authorities of denying him insulin. The court directed AIIMS to form a medical board to assess Kejriwal’s medical needs, specifically regarding insulin. Jail authorities maintain that Kejriwal’s health is being monitored and that he is no longer denied insulin.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received insulin treatment in Tihar Jail following elevated blood sugar levels. The insulin administration marks the first time Kejriwal has undergone such treatment since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to eliminate insulin cost-sharing for New Yorkers with state-regulated health insurance plans, saving an estimated $14 million in 2025 alone. The budget also includes a $37 billion Medicaid investment plan, support for pregnant mothers, and protections against medical debt lawsuits for low-income individuals.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Tihar Superintendent, claiming a need for daily insulin and accusing the jail administration of dismissing his health concerns. According to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sources, Kejriwal alleges the jail’s statement that AIIMS doctors have ruled out health worries is false. He asserts that he requires insulin injections due to high blood sugar levels, ranging from 250 to 320 thrice a day. The Tihar administration has not yet commented on these allegations.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for daily video consultations with his doctor was rejected by a special court. Instead, a medical board from AIIMS will determine if he requires insulin. Despite his diabetic condition, the court allowed Kejriwal to receive home-cooked food that adheres to his prescribed diet. However, the jail authorities were reprimanded for permitting food items that deviated from the diet, including mangoes and sweets. The ED alleged that Kejriwal intentionally consumed these items to justify a bail request.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders staged a protest outside the Tihar jail in Delhi on Sunday, alleging that there is a conspiracy to kill Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in jail by denying him access to insulin. The party leaders, carrying insulin, chanted slogans of ‘Kejriwal ko insulin do’ (Give insulin to Kejriwal). AAP has claimed that Kejriwal had been on an “insulin reversal programme” since February, but after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case on March 21, he has not been able to continue with the programme and needs to be administered insulin again.
