Following the conclusion of India’s nationwide seven-phase vote, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of New Delhi, surrendered to prison authorities on Sunday as the interim bail granted by the country’s Supreme Court in a corruption case expired, according to his party officials.
Kejriwal, known for his outspoken criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was arrested by the federal financial crime-fighting agency in March in connection with alleged corruption related to the awarding of liquor licenses.
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court had granted Kejriwal bail until June 1, setting the deadline for his return to pre-trial detention on June 2. This move underscores the ongoing legal battles and political tensions in India, particularly amidst the backdrop of high-profile corruption cases and the broader dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
As Kejriwal resumes his legal battle, his return to jail is likely to spark further debate and scrutiny, both within the political arena and among the general public, regarding the intersection of law, governance, and accountability in India’s democratic framework.