Saurabh Bhardwaj Confirms Manish Sisodia's Reinstatement In Delhi Cabinet Post-Bail

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has announced that Manish Sisodia will rejoin the Delhi Cabinet once he is released on bail.

Sisodia, who has been in custody, will resume his responsibilities and duties upon his return. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has welcomed the verdict as a "victory of truth."

Party MP Raghav Chadha expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court, celebrating Sisodia as a key figure in Delhi's education reform. Chadha said, "Sisodia was jailed for improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children."

Sanjay Singh's Statement

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh hailed the decision as a rebuke to the Centre's approach, noting the undue hardship Sisodia faced during his incarceration.

Singh expressed hope that other detained party leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Satyendar Jain, would also receive justice.

Atishi responds

Delhi Education Minister Atishi supported the verdict with a "Satyamev Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs) post on X.

Background

Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26, 2023, for alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy and was further detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 9, 2023, for money laundering.

He resigned from his position as Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister on February 28, 2023.

Despite opposition from the CBI and ED, Sisodia's bail was granted, reflecting the Supreme Court's recognition of the prolonged custody without trial.