Delhi Government Assures Uninterrupted Services Despite Kejriwal's Arrest

Arvind Kejriwal News: The Delhi government reaffirmed its commitment to continued public services, social welfare schemes, and subsidies despite Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to the excise policy.

Statement by Delhi Government

Niharika Rai, Secretary of the Delhi Government's Planning Department, asserted that ongoing public services and welfare initiatives would remain unaffected by Kejriwal's arrest. She emphasized the government's dedication to ensuring uninterrupted services for the citizens of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Warning Against Misinformation

The statement also cautioned against spreading fear and misinformation regarding the impact of Kejriwal's arrest on governance. Citizens were urged not to be misled by rumors and disinformation campaigns aimed at exploiting the situation arising from the CM's detention.

"Public services, social welfare schemes and subsidies are not affected by the arrest of the CM. All public services social welfare schemes and subsidies currently given by Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi shall continue uninterrupted. People should not be misled… pic.twitter.com/hS4TUfOZ9x

— ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2024

BJP Raises Doubts Over Order Allegedly Issued by Kejriwal

Amidst these assurances, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) questioned the legitimacy of an order purportedly issued by Kejriwal from custody to address water and sewage issues in the city. Manjinder Singh Sira, BJP National Secretary, raised concerns about the authenticity of the order, suggesting it may have been forged as it lacked Kejriwal's signature and other essential details.

Allegations of Unauthorized Use of Official Capacity

Sira accused AAP leader Atishi of misusing her official capacity by allegedly issuing the order without proper authorization. He argued that Kejriwal could not issue such directives without prior court permission, as no changes had been granted to the terms of his remand order. Read also: Arvind Kejriwal’s Wife Reads Out Message Amidst Arrest

AAP Responds to Allegations

In response, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj shared details of a subsequent order issued by Kejriwal from jail, focusing on healthcare concerns. Bharadwaj highlighted Kejriwal's commitment to addressing challenges faced by the people of Delhi, particularly regarding medical tests at Mohalla clinics. Read also: Kejriwal Issues Second Order from ED Custody, Focuses on Healthcare

Previous Directives from Jail

Kejriwal had previously issued a government order from jail on March 24, addressing water-related issues, which fell under the purview of AAP leader Atishi.