Dharamshala buzzed with political commentary as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju weighed in on the trial court’s decision to acquit Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the CBI Delhi excise scam case. ‘Wrong decisions get corrected upstairs—that’s the beauty of our judiciary,’ he declared to gathered journalists on Saturday.
Arriving for official duties in the scenic hill station, Rijiju dissected the process: ‘Lower courts do their bit, but appeals exist when evidence scrutiny falters. Expect that here.’ His legal acumen, honed over years, lends weight to predictions of an impending higher court showdown.
In a related note, Rijiju commented on Youth Congress antics at the AI summit. ‘Not my domain anymore, but whispers of a plot with links abound. Resolve it cleanly,’ he said, advocating de-escalation without delving deep.
Turning to his tour, the minister gushed over Himachal. ‘Love these mountains—I visit often. Chamba projects from my ministry are progressing, following Lahaul-Spiti successes. Infrastructure push will benefit thousands,’ he outlined, painting a vision of empowered hill communities.
Rijiju’s visit blends policy advancement with pointed political jabs, reminding stakeholders that judicial finality often lies beyond first rulings. As AAP savors the moment, the Centre’s narrative stresses perseverance through appeals, ensuring the excise policy controversy endures.