Arvind Kejriwal Interim Bail Plea Live Updates: Let him campaign, it will remind people of excise scam, says Amit Shah on Kejriwal's bail

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating this will boost the faith of the people in democracy. "We have been saying that the BJP and its leaders have caged the establishments of democracy. Because of this, the sitting CMs were sent to jail. I appreciate the Supreme Court's order of granting (interim) bail to Arvind Kejriwal. This will boost the faith of people in democracy," he said.The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1 for campaigning in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections."We are into an alliance and in an alliance, wherever someone is needed, we have to stand with them. All the seven (Lok Sabha seats) are our responsibility. We will try that the joint campaign, which has got strength now, will get stronger by this decision," Yadav said.The Congress party was in power at the Centre and in states for several decades, and also in the Opposition, but the party had always played a constructive role, never a vindictive one, Yadav said.

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to her husband in the excise policy case, calling it a victory for democracy."Hanuman ji ki jai. This is the victory of democracy. It is the result of the prayers and blessings of millions of people. Many thanks to everyone," she said in a post on X.Several other politicians have also expressed happiness over the Supreme Court's decision.CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat also welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 in the excise policy case and said SC's decision is a tight slap on the face of ED and central government.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday got a huge relief in the middle of ongoing Lok Sabha elections as Supreme Court granted him bail till June 1 for campaigning. Kejriwal was granted bail despite strong opposition from Enforcement Directorate, which argued against any relief to the AAP leader. The probe agency in an affidavit in the top court had said that right to campaign was neither a political nor a consitutional right.

“I believe the Supreme Court granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal is a historic decision. Its impact will be seen in the elections,” said Dimple Yadav.

"Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court after putting in a lot of thought. He is our partner. But we will see what happens later," said Khurshid.

"This is not regular bail. It is an interim bail. He can campaign but every time he goes to campaign, people will be reminded of the excise scam," he said in West Bengal's Raniganj.

'I think he should have got the bail earlier. He will now be able to campaign for elections, for which we are thankful to the court. It is important to understand that the government which exists today only exists for the people of BJP by Mr Modi, for Mr Modi.' (PTI)

"On behalf of the people of the country, I wholeheartedly thank the Supreme Court. Arvind Kejriwal ji did amazing work in Delhi and Punjab. Today when he has been released from jail, there is a wave of happiness and hope in the entire country which will definitely translate into votes. We will win with a huge margin,' said Maliwal.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday walked out of Tihar after spending 50 days in jail following the Supreme Court's order granting him interim bail in the excise policy case. "I have a request, we have to save the country from dictatorship. I am fighting against it with all might," CM Kejriwal said after walking out of Tihar. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, 2024.

Amid loud cheers, 'dhol' beats and sloganeering, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped out of the Tihar jail's gate number 4 here Friday after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1. Visuals were the same outside Kejriwal's house, where the people eagerly waited for him to get released from the custody. As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener reached home, fire crackers were burst by the party workers to celebrate his release from the jail.

JMM leader and wife of jailed former Jharkhand chief minister Kalpana Soren on Friday welcomed the interim bail granted to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and said it was time to show the dictatorial forces that the country is being run by Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao's Constitution. Kalpana, who is contesting the bypoll to Gandey seat, said the fortress of dictatorial forces has begun to collapse.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday welcomed the grant of interim bail by the Supreme Court to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said his release not only symbolises justice but also fortifies the opposition INDIA bloc. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK said on X: "I welcome the Hon'ble #SupremeCourt's decision granting interim bail to Hon'ble Delhi Chief Minister and @AamAadmiParty National Convenor Thiru @ArvindKejriwal. This victory against injustice strengthens our democracy. Thiru Arvind Kejriwal's release not only symbolises justice but also fortifies our #INDIA bloc, bolstering our momentum towards sweeping the elections." Kejriwal walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday, hours after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.

"On behalf of the people of the country, I wholeheartedly thank the Supreme Court. Arvind Kejriwal ji did amazing work in Delhi and Punjab. Today when he has been released from jail, there is a wave of happiness and hope in the entire country which will definitely translate into votes. We will win with a huge margin."

"I want to thank all of you. You gave me your blessings. I want to thank the judges of the Supreme Court, it is because of them that I am in front of you. We have to save the country from dictatorship," said Kejriwal.

"There is an atmosphere of happiness because truth has won. I thanks the Supreme Court for granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal Ji. In the coming time, this public will fight the battle of democracy with us," says Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal released from Delhi's Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail in Delhi excise policy case. The Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Friday welcomed the interim bail granted to Delhi chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Taking to X soon after the Supreme court granted bail, Stalin said, “This victory against injustice strengthens our democracy.”Kejriwal's release not only symbolized justice but also fortified the INDIA bloc, bolstering the alliance’s momentum towards sweeping the elections, the chief minister said.

"Now at least Kejriwal will not be able to play the victim card. Now he will not be able to say that he is being discriminated against and will learn to respect the democratic system of the country. He has got interim protection, he has not been released and he will have to go back on June 2," said Ilmi.

"Not just party workers, but millions of people in the country were waiting for Arvind Kejriwal's release. Arvind Kejriwal's release will prove to be a game-changer for the entire INDIA alliance. The first mistake made by the BJP was to arrest Arvind Kejriwal, and this proved to be loss-making for the BJP in the elections. Ever since his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal managed to stay in the narrative of our country... He has been granted bail for election campaigning," said Bharadwaj

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reaches New Delhi airport after the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal till June 1.

"It is a historic day, not just for AAP but the entire country. BJP has left no stone unturned to turn it into a dictatorial country...SC's decision has given hope to the people that there will be an end to this dictatorship. It is a win of the democracy & constitution," Atishi.

"I thank the Supreme Court for upholding the democracy and Constitution of India. When the entire country is facing the brunt of fascism, this decision by the Supreme Court is like a ray of hope for the people. The people are very happy; Arvind Kejriwal’s release will turn the election results and the INDIA alliance will form the government,” said Mishra.

After the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 1, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued a direction to all party leaders and workers in Delhi to reach Tihar Jail by 5 pm on Friday, sources from the party said.Sources also added that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already left for Delhi from Chandigarh and will be meeting with his Delhi counterpart on Friday. Arvind Kejriwal's wife and other AAP leaders are expected to be at Tihar Jail when he is released on interim bail.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's release order has been received by Tihar jail authorities. He will be released shortly: Prison officials

The Supreme Court on Friday granted Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail until June 1, allowing him to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said Kejriwal, arrested in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, will have to go back to jail on June 2.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal along with their daughter leaves from CM's residence for Tihar Jail. Security beefed up outside Tihar Jail in Delhi.

AAP party workers celebrate and distribute sweets in Haryana's Kaithal after Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal till June 1.

Delhi: Enforcement Directorate arrives at Rouse Avenue Court to file a supplementary prosecution complaint (Chargesheet) in the Excise Policy case. More details awaited.

Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita says her husband's release on interim bail is 'victory of democracy'

Arvind Kejriwal does not have any criminal antecedents and he is not a threat to society, says SC while granting him interim bail

Holistic and libertarian view is justified in view of Lok Sabha elections, says SC while granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal

"He has been granted bail for the election campaign till June 1 but what after that. Getting interim bail does not mean that you have been proven innocent. It will not affect the elections, BJP will win all 7 seats of Delhi," said Sachdeva.

AAP leader & Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "This is an unprecedented decision to get bail in a PMLA case from the SC.In such a situation, Arvind Kejriwal coming out and campaigning will be a turning point for the country...There will be unprecedented changes in this election."

Elated over the Supreme Court’s order to grant interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party said it was the triumph of truth and will strengthen the party’s campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Arrested in an excise policy-linked money laundering case on March 21, Kejriwal has been lodged in Tihar jail since April 1. After the SC order to grant him interim bail till June 1 to campaign for the party, the AAP national convener is likely to come out late Friday evening after completing the formalities. Addressing a press conference, AAP’s Delhi state convener Gopal Rai said Kejriwal was arrested without any evidence against him.

The AAP welcomed the Supreme Court decision on Friday to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said truth can be troubled but not defeated. In a major relief to Kejriwal, the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1 to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. "Truth can be troubled but not defeated. The decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court is welcome. The dictatorship will end. Satyamev Jayate," AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said in a post in Hindi on X. AAP MLA Durgesh pathak told PTI, "We welcome the Supreme Court order. Satyamev Jayete! The dictatorship will end."

On SC granting interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said, "Today the Supreme Court has given a ray of hope to all those who believe in the Constitution. Our party, people of Delhi thank the Supreme Court."

"Arvind Kejriwal ji getting justice and relief against dictatorial regime in the country is a huge sign of winds of change. He has been speaking the truth and that is what the bjp dislikes. More power to him and the INDIA alliance for Bharat. We will protect our Constitution and democracy!" Aditya Thackeray said.

I am very happy to see that Shri Arvind Kejriwal has got interim bail. It will be very helpful in the context of the current elections.

Supreme Court lawyer Shadan Farasat representing Arvind Kejriwal said, "The order is operable till June 2. There are no restrictions on what he can say or not say in his election campaigning."