A Delhi court has exonerated Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia from allegations in the Delhi Excise Policy matter, acquitting them alongside 21 others. This landmark judgment from Rouse Avenue Court has been hailed as a victory for truth by former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who took to social media to voice his approval.
Sharing a symbolic photo of the AAP leaders with joined palms, Harbhajan captioned it ‘Satyamev Jayate,’ affirming their clean chit and the failure of what he implies was a politically motivated prosecution. The post has sparked widespread discussion on the role of justice in partisan battles.
AAP leader Kuldeep Dhaliwal from Punjab framed the verdict as proof of a BJP-led conspiracy. ‘The full plot to finish AAP through BJP’s machinations stands exposed,’ he asserted. He lambasted the continuous disinformation campaign by multiple parties aimed at ruining reputations and dismantling the outfit, which he says has now backfired spectacularly.
Dhaliwal highlighted the alleged abuse of central agencies to jail AAP top brass, but stressed that truth endures. On the legal front, the CBI has escalated the matter to Delhi High Court via a criminal revision, disputing the lower court’s detailed rationale. Notably, charges weren’t framed earlier due to lack of prosecutorial evidence for even a preliminary case.
The acquittal bolsters AAP’s position amid ongoing political turbulence, with Harbhajan’s intervention adding celebrity weight to the narrative. This case underscores deeper tensions between ruling and opposition forces, where legal outcomes influence electoral fortunes. As higher courts deliberate, the celebration of ‘Satyamev Jayate’ serves as a rallying cry for AAP faithful, promising a fiercer fight ahead.