Manish Sisodia vows support to AAP national convener

Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia vowed unwavering support for AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at the ‘Janta ki Adalat mein Kejriwal’ rally at Jantar Mantar. He labelled the BJP as the ‘Ravana of dictatorship’, asserting that attempts were made to sway him against Kejriwal during his time in jail.

“Today, Delhiites are happy that Kejriwal is out of jail, but they are also sad he is no longer the Chief Minister,” Sisodia said, expressing confidence that Kejriwal would reclaim the position in the coming months. “He is the only end to corruption and has triumphed over all plots of dictatorship,” he added.

Reflecting on his own imprisonment, Sisodia remarked, “I was in jail for 17 months and felt happiest when Kejriwal was released. The Supreme Court has said this case is false and won’t withstand scrutiny.” Criticising the methods used by the authorities, he claimed, “They searched our homes and offices, but found nothing. When they couldn’t find evidence, they arrested others and pressured them to give false statements against us.”

Sisodia emphasised that their imprisonment was not due to corruption but rather a tactic to undermine their efforts in Delhi. “Their goal was to break us, but we remained united and strong,” he declared.

He recounted the pressures he faced while incarcerated, stating, “Many told me to join the BJP and warned me I would rot in jail. They knew my family was struggling, yet I remained steadfast in my loyalty to Kejriwal.”

The former Deputy CM shared personal anecdotes, saying, “They even seized my house and froze my bank account. They tried to mentally harass me, but I refused to break.” Sisodia reiterated his bond with Kejriwal, stating, “For 26 years, I have been dedicated to this fight for honesty and patriotism.”

In response to Sisodia’s remarks, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva labelled him the “king of political theatrics”, dismissing his claims as “laughable”. He noted, “It’s surprising that after being released from jail, he suddenly recalls these attempts to distance him from Kejriwal.”

Sachdeva further suggested that Sisodia’s narrative resembles a theatrical play, stating, “As Ramlila approaches, he portrays Kejriwal as Ram and himself as Lakshman.”