"Arvind Kejriwal is a modern-day freedom fighter," says Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot
Aug 15, 2024
New Delhi [India], August 15 : Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day and paid tribute to all those who made sacrifices to attain freedom for the country and the soldiers for protecting the borders. He further called Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a "modern-day freedom fighter".
"Happy 78th Independence Day. So many sacrifices and efforts were made to attain this freedom. Salute to those who made sacrifices, salute to all those who protect the border," said the Delhi Transport Minister.
"My feelings are connected to this day in two ways. So many of our brave sons risked their lives to get us freedom. But the mind is saddened that today the democratically elected CM is behind bars and I have to be present in his place. Arvind Kejriwal is a modern freedom fighter," he said.
Hailing Kejriwal he said that the CM tried to free the people from poverty and illiteracy. Adding to that he said, "He accepted going to jail as punishment for something he did not do but did not accept bowing down in front of those who violated democracy. Did we get independence so that an elected CM would be put in jail?"
The Delhi Transport Minister stated that anti-national forces have tried to stop Arvind Kejriwal but the Constitution is so strong that no one could stop him. Adding to that he said, "Manish Sisodia, the father of the modern education revolution, was also put in jail. We hope Arvind Kejriwal will come out soon and hoist the national flag next time."
Meanwhile, the ruling Aam Admi Party launched a veiled attack on the Centre after the tricolour was not hoisted at the CM's residence.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal tweeted, "Today, the National Flag was not hoisted at the CM's residence. It is very sad. This dictatorship can keep an elected Chief Minister in jail, but how can it contain the patriotism of the heart..."
The attack came after Delhi LG VK Saxena hoisted the national flag at his official residence on Independence Day.
Notably, Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in connection with a money laundering probe relating to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy 2021-22.
On June 26, 2024, the AAP Chief was arrested by CBI while he was in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate.
