August 9th 2024.
Manish Sisodia, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was finally released from Tihar Jail on Friday after spending 17 months behind bars. As he walked out of the jail, he expressed his gratitude towards the power of the Constitution and democracy for granting him bail. He also firmly believed that this same power would ensure the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is also currently in Tihar jail for the same case.
Earlier that day, the Supreme Court granted Sisodia bail in corruption and money laundering cases related to the Delhi excise policy "scam" case. The court also recognized that his long incarceration without trial had deprived him of the fundamental right to speedy justice. This was a huge relief for Sisodia, who was wearing a maroon shirt as he stepped out of the jail. He was greeted by his party workers and leaders, who showered him with rose petals.
Sisodia expressed his gratitude towards everyone who stood by him during this difficult time. He acknowledged that he had many admirers, but their numbers had only increased in the past 17 months. He also thanked the Supreme Court for using the power of the Constitution to give a strong message to the dictatorship prevailing in the country. Sisodia also paid tribute to Baba Saheb Ambedkar, stating that his entire life was indebted to him.
For Sisodia, it was an emotional moment to finally be free and reunited with his loved ones. He hoped that the power of the Constitution and democracy would also pave the way for the release of Kejriwal. As he raised the slogan, "Bhrasthachaar ka ek hi kaal, Kejriwal, Kejriwal", he reiterated his belief in the innocence of his colleague and friend.
Sisodia's arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation on February 26, 2021, was based on allegations of irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22. The Enforcement Directorate also arrested him on March 9, 2021, in connection with the same case. He had resigned from his post as the deputy Chief Minister of Delhi on February 28, 2023.
In his plea for bail, Sisodia had argued that he had already spent 17 months in custody without any trial. He also pointed out that the ED and CBI had opposed his bail pleas. But the Supreme Court recognized the importance of the right to speedy justice and granted him bail, bringing his legal battle to a logical end. As he looked back on his time in jail, Sisodia was overwhelmed by the emotional support he had received from the people of Delhi and the children of the nation. He was grateful for their unwavering support and hoped that justice would prevail for his colleague and friend, Kejriwal, as well.
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