Kejriwal Defends AAP Amid Legal Challenges in Delhi Assembly Address

*September 26, 2024 – New Delhi*In a passionate address at the Delhi Assembly, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticized the legal challenges faced by his party and its leaders. He claimed that the government has filed *”fake cases”* against him and prominent AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Sanjay Singh, Vibhav, and Vijay Nair, who have all faced imprisonment.Kejriwal emphasized the resilience of the AAP, stating, *”Even after putting 5 big leaders in jail, our party is standing strong today.”* He challenged the ruling party, suggesting that they would struggle to maintain unity if faced with similar legal actions against their members. *”I challenge you to put 2 people of your party in jail and your party will break,”* he asserted, underscoring his confidence in AAP’s integrity and cohesion.Highlighting the legal hurdles he has encountered, Kejriwal remarked on the severity of the laws applied against him, which he claimed have made it difficult to obtain bail. However, he noted that the Supreme Court had ultimately granted him bail, allowing him to return to the Assembly. Kejriwal also touched upon his resignation following his release, stating, *”When I was released from jail, I resigned; nobody asked me to do so, I resigned on my own.”* He urged the people of Delhi to judge him based on his honesty and integrity, saying, *”If the people of Delhi think Kejriwal is honest, then vote for me; otherwise, don’t vote for me.”*His remarks reflect the ongoing political tension in Delhi, where the AAP continues to assert its position despite facing significant legal challenges. The address is likely to resonate with supporters who view Kejriwal as a symbol of resistance against what they perceive as political persecution. As the political landscape in Delhi evolves, Kejriwal’s call for public support emphasizes the party’s commitment to its foundational principles of transparency and accountability.