Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities today after his three-week interim bail in the Delhi liquor policy case ended on June 1. Kejriwal, addressing party workers, claimed that his imprisonment was a result of his opposition to dictatorship, not corruption, and dismissed exit polls predicting BJP’s victory as fake.

Before surrendering, Kejriwal visited Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at Rajghat and the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place. His 21-day interim bail ended, and a Delhi court postponed its decision on his plea for bail on medical grounds until June 5. The AAP leader expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court for granting him interim bail to campaign in the Lok Sabha elections.

Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having him jailed for raising his voice against dictatorship. He stated that despite numerous raids, no evidence of corruption was found against him. He also criticized the exit polls predicting a third term for Modi, calling them a BJP tactic to manipulate public perception and electronic voting machines.

The Delhi Chief Minister held a meeting with AAP’s political affairs committee at his residence before surrendering. He emphasized the importance of unity among AAP leaders in his absence. The meeting followed exit polls predicting a significant victory for BJP in Delhi, with the India Today-Axis My India exit poll forecasting 6–7 seats for BJP and 0–1 seats for the AAP-Congress alliance.

Kejriwal’s request for a seven-day extension of his interim bail on medical grounds was denied by the Supreme Court registry. He claimed he needed more time for medical tests due to weight loss and high ketone levels. The special CBI-ED court has reserved its decision on his interim bail plea until June 5, with the Enforcement Directorate opposing the request, arguing that Kejriwal showed no health issues while campaigning.

Kejriwal’s return to jail has sparked discussions about the political climate and the upcoming Lok Sabha election results. As he returned to Tihar Jail, Kejriwal reiterated his commitment to fighting what he described as dictatorship and maintained that the allegations against him were unfounded.

Supporters gathered at the AAP headquarters in Delhi to show solidarity with their leader. Kejriwal’s wife and party legislators accompanied him to Rajghat and during his journey to Tihar Jail. The atmosphere was charged with both defiance and determination as Kejriwal vowed to continue his fight from behind bars.

Kejriwal’s statements about exit polls and his imprisonment have fueled ongoing debates about the integrity of the election process and the role of dissent in Indian politics. His arrest and the political dynamics surrounding it remain a focal point as the country awaits the final election results.

The Delhi Chief Minister’s next hearing is scheduled for June 5, where the court will decide on his interim bail plea. Until then, Kejriwal remains in Tihar Jail, continuing to assert his innocence and fight against what he perceives as political victimization.

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