Kejriwal defends dharna, says didn't do anything unconstitutional

Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 15:54 [IST]

New Delhi, Jan 25: Making his Republic Day address today, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that 'very soon power will be with the people.'

Speaking about the recent dharna, Kejriwal said that the party did not do anything unconstitutional.

"Some people said that I worked against the Constitution. I re-read it. I couldn't find anywhere where it says that a CM can't hold a dharna," he said.

Continuing his attack at the men in khaki, he said that many times shopkeepers have complained to him about police officers taking bribe from them. "But now the chaiwalas and the autowalas have told me that the police officers have stopped taking bribe.

Speaking about the Lokpal Bill, Kejriwal said that they would being the Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly in February." We weill pass a special session and pass the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Hitting out at the media he said: "Some editors are forcing their reporters to do negative stories about us."

In New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reviews the parade during the state level Republic Day function at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.

In New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressing during the state level Republic Day function at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday

In New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the state level Republic Day function at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.

In New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal takes the salute while inspecting the parade during the state level Republic Day function at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi on Saturday.