AAP Leaders Hail Court Verdict as Victory of Truth, Demand Apology from Modi and Shah
Reacting to the acquittal of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal and senior party leader Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case, Punjab AAP president Aman Arora on Friday declared it a resounding victory for truth and justice. Addressing the media in Chandigarh, Arora emphasized that while justice might be delayed, the truth can never be extinguished.
Court Exposes Fabricated Lies, Says AAP Leader
Arora asserted that the special court's decision has laid bare what he described as a bundle of lies meticulously fabricated by the BJP-led central government through its investigative agencies. He was joined by AAP ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Hardeep Singh Mundian during the press conference, where they collectively condemned the actions of the ruling party.
The Punjab AAP president stated that the court completely rejected what he termed a baseless and fabricated conspiracy orchestrated by the BJP to politically annihilate Kejriwal. He highlighted the severe personal toll on the leaders, noting that a sitting chief minister was dragged from his home and incarcerated for nearly six months, while Sisodia endured nearly two years behind bars.
All this was done solely to defame them, to crush their political existence, and to destroy their rapidly growing popularity among the masses, Arora remarked, underscoring the alleged malicious intent behind the legal proceedings.
Strong Judicial Observations Against Investigative Agencies
Arora further elaborated that the court made strong observations against the investigating agencies involved in the case. He quoted the court as stating that there was no prima facie case established, and the prosecution's theory amounted to nothing more than mere conjecture.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) attempted to construct a narrative of conspiracy, but there was absolutely no substantive evidence to support it.
- The court's verdict highlighted the misuse of central agencies for political vendettas, according to the AAP leadership.
- Arora emphasized that the judgment reaffirms the integrity of the judiciary in the face of political pressure.
Demand for Public Apology from Modi and Shah
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Arora directly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding a public apology for what he called a conspiracy to end Kejriwal's political career.
Modi and Shah owe an apology to the people of this country, Arora declared. They must apologize for this nefarious conspiracy that was hatched with the sole intention of destroying the political future of Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party.
Finance Minister Cheema Condemns Politically Motivated Conspiracy
Echoing these sentiments, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema claimed that the acquittal of Kejriwal and other AAP leaders has exposed the politically motivated conspiracy of the BJP. Cheema stated that the verdict makes it unequivocally clear to the entire nation that the case was fabricated through the blatant misuse of central agencies in an attempt to defame and politically eliminate the AAP leadership.
- The BJP orchestrated a conspiracy against AAP by misusing the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- Today, it became evident to the people how these agencies were weaponized for political purposes, Cheema asserted.
- He emphasized that the Constitution belongs to all Indians, not just the BJP, and was created to ensure dignity and quality education for all.
Cheema added, The BJP cannot digest the fact that Kejriwal and Sisodia are delivering quality education to the poor, which is why they resorted to such underhanded tactics.
AAP Celebrates Verdict with Festivities in Chandigarh
In a vibrant display of celebration, AAP workers gathered at the party office in Chandigarh to rejoice over the court verdict in the Delhi excise policy case. They were joined by ministers including Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Hardeep Singh Mundian, and Harjot Singh Bains.
The atmosphere was electric as leaders and workers danced to the energetic beats of the dhol, performed traditional bhangra, and distributed ladoos to mark what they described as the victory of truth and honest politics. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, the leaders proclaimed that the court's verdict has reaffirmed people's faith in the judiciary and exposed what they termed as politically motivated allegations against AAP's top leadership.
This acquittal is not just a legal victory; it is a moral triumph for every Indian who believes in justice and democratic values, one of the leaders exclaimed during the celebrations, capturing the sentiment of the event.
