“AAP’s Recent Demonstration: Nationwide Mass Fasting in Response to Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest”

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a nationwide protest in response to the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case linked to the Delhi liquor policy. This protest includes a mass fasting event, termed ‘samuhik upwas,’ with supporters across India and abroad joining in solidarity.

Key Developments:

1. Mass Fasting: AAP leader Gopal Rai announced the ‘samuhik upwaas,’ highlighting the widespread participation of Arvind Kejriwal’s supporters.
2. Jantar Mantar Protest: All AAP MLAs and office-bearers convened at Jantar Mantar for a day-long fast, leading to increased security measures and potential traffic disruptions in central Delhi.
3. Previous Actions: AAP’s recent ‘gherao’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence and subsequent clashes with law enforcement during protests have intensified the party’s stance against perceived political targeting.
4. BJP’s Allegations: AAP has accused the BJP of orchestrating Kejriwal’s arrest to impede his campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The BJP, in turn, dismisses AAP’s claims and criticizes Kejriwal’s purported governance from the ED’s lock-up as insincere.
5. Leadership Stand: AAP asserts that there will be no change in leadership, indicating that Kejriwal will continue functioning as Chief Minister even from prison.
6. Opposition Unity: Kejriwal’s arrest has united opposition parties, culminating in a mega rally by the INDIA alliance, criticizing the BJP’s alleged misuse of central investigative agencies.
7. Arrest Details: Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest on March 21 stemmed from his failure to comply with central agency summons related to the liquor policy scam. He has been operating his government from the ED lock-up since then.
8. ED’s Allegations: The ED accuses Kejriwal of being a “conspirator” in the liquor policy scam, alleging that bribe money funded AAP’s election campaigns.
9. Additional Arrests: AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha have also been arrested, prompting denials of allegations and accusations of political motives behind ED and CBI actions.

The AAP’s mass fasting protest signifies widespread support for Arvind Kejriwal amidst accusations and counter-accusations between the party and the BJP. The ongoing political tension underscores the complexities of governance and opposition dynamics in India’s political landscape.

Sources By Agencies