On 21 March, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by ED on corruption charges that Aam Aadmi Party rejects
Comparing Kejriwal with the freedom fighters, Raut said that even during the freedom struggle, the leaders who went to jail came out stronger
The chief minister said when the idea of electoral bonds was floated, the CPI(M) had opposed it as it was a tool for corruption and moved the Supreme Court against it
The arrest and the trial of Kejriwal will have a profound impact on his governments in Delhi and Punjab as well as on the party itself
Atishi, leading the candle march, said it has never happened before in the country's history that immediately after the announcement of the elections the supremo of a national party has been arrested
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Since Kejriwal's arrest on Thursday, the AAP leadership has felt the need to underscore that its legitimacy to run the party continues to come from Kejriwal
Water Minister Atishi said at a press conference that Kejriwal sent her a document from ED custody on Saturday with "his directions" to resolve public issues related to water and sewerage
"Democracy and the country are in danger. All the INDIA-bloc parties will hold this 'maha rally' to safeguard the country's interests and democracy," Rai added
Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on Thursday from his official residence. A court on Friday sent him to the central agency's custody till March 28
Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva also led a protest against Kejriwal, demanding strict punishment against him in the excise policy case, in which he has been arrested
The chief minister also directed for deploying enough water tankers in areas where there is scarcity to strengthen supply ahead of the approaching summer months, Atishi said
Sarma emphasised that when a person disregards nine summonses from the ED, it indicates a deliberate invitation for arrest
Paramilitary personnel, equipped with anti-riot gear, have also been stationed to ensure law and order
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the now-scrapped excise policy case
Union minister Anurag Thakur hit out at the Punjab chief minister over the Sangrur hooch tragedy and targeted Chadha over his London visit, without naming the AAP leader
The ED had arrested Kejriwal hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the central anti-money laundering agency
He also asserted that no one can take the place of Kejriwal in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Sunita Kejriwal quoted her husband as saying that he cannot be kept behind bars for long and will return soon to fulfil his promises to the people
Sources in his Aam Aadmi Party had said his legal team would request the high court to hear the matter urgently, preferably on Sunday