ED Alleges Kejriwal 'Deliberately Consuming Mangoes And Sweets'

The Enforcement Directorate has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of intentionally consuming mangoes, sweets, and sugar with tea to elevate his blood sugar levels.

A Delhi court was hearing Kejriwal's application to monitor his sugar levels continuously and to allow him to consult his doctor. The application highlighted fluctuations in Kejriwal's blood sugar levels and his need to consult his regular doctor, requesting video conference consultations thrice a week.

Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Zoheb Hossain opposed the plea, arguing that Kejriwal's regular consumption of mangoes, sweets, and sugar with tea was a ploy to establish a basis for seeking bail based on his fluctuating blood sugar levels.

Kejriwal's counsel, Advocate Vivek Jain, objected to the agency's submission, accusing them of playing to the media and announced Kejriwal's withdrawal of the application to file a better one.

The court requested a medical report from jail authorities on Kejriwal's diet and scheduled the matter for the following day.

Arvind Kejriwal is currently in judicial custody in Tihar jail following his arrest by the ED in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. The trial court extended his judicial custody till April 23, 2024.

Kejriwal has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that dismissed his plea challenging his arrest by the ED and subsequent remand in the excise policy case.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking directions to the Director General of Prisons to allow Kejriwal to hold meetings with assembly members and cabinet ministers via video conferencing for efficient governance of Delhi. The plea also seeks to restrain the media from airing alleged misleading, sensational headlines related to imposing President's rule in Delhi.