SC’s stance is clear, says Mann on detention of Kejriwal during elections

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed the media on Sunday, highlighting remarks made by the Supreme Court regarding the confinement of a national party’s convenor during electoral periods.

“Maintaining that the national convenor of a political party cannot be detained during elections, the Supreme Court’s stance is clear. This implies that the BJP seeks an unfair advantage by sidelining opposition leaders through incarceration. Winning elections is legitimate, but detaining individuals without evidence is unjust,” Mann articulated during his interaction with journalists in Delhi.

Expressing relief over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s temporary release from custody, Mann emphasized its significance for the Aam Aadmi Party across various states.

“Kejriwal’s release is a significant development for us, be it in Punjab, Delhi, or Kurukshetra. His upcoming engagements in Lucknow and Maharashtra, aimed at upholding constitutional values, underscore our commitment,” Mann reiterated.

Responding to the BJP’s ambitious target of securing over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, Mann expressed skepticism, asserting, “They won’t even secure a majority this time, let alone surpassing 400 seats.”

Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal, after his release from Tihar Jail, held discussions with Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in Delhi, marking his first meeting with legislators since his interim bail was granted till June 1 by the Supreme Court.

Kejriwal, adhering to the conditions of his bail, refrained from making any remarks pertaining to his involvement in the Delhi liquor scam case. Notably, all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi are set to cast their votes on May 25, coinciding with the sixth phase of the nationwide polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.