Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last month in the excise policy case
New Delhi:
Aam Aadmi Party leaders will sit on a fasting dharna at Jantar Mantar on April 7 in protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, party leader Gopal Rai said today.
Rai, who is also a minister in the Kejriwal government, at a press conference called for a nationwide fast against the arrest of the national party president.
“If you are against the arrest of the Delhi Prime Minister, you can fast against it on April 7. You can observe the collective fast anywhere – at home, in your city, anywhere,” he said.
Mr. Rai said the party’s top leadership was arrested with a “goal to finish off AAP.”
“On April 7, Delhi government ministers, AAP MPs, MLAs, councilors and office bearers will observe a fast at Jantar Mantar. This will be an open event and student organizations, farmers’ organizations and traders can come and participate,” he said. said.
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last month in an excise-related money laundering case. He has been remanded in custody until April 15.
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