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NEW DELHI, MARCH 22
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed solidarity with Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, portraying him as a patriot who will emerge as a stronger leader from the current ordeal. Speaking at a press conference, Mann emphasized that Kejriwal represents not just an individual but an idea. He accused the BJP of pursuing “dictatorship” and attempting to suppress opposition voices during the Lok Sabha polls.
“Where is democracy in this country? In Russia, (Vladimir) Putin got 88 percent of the votes. They are following Putin’s path,” Mann alleged, drawing parallels to the recent presidential election in Russia. Despite Kejriwal’s arrest, Mann affirmed his commitment to the opposition bloc INDIA, promising to continue attending meetings and organizing joint events with other opposition leaders under its banner.
Condemning the BJP’s actions, Mann asserted that the party is apprehensive of the AAP and Kejriwal’s influence. He dismissed the notion that Kejriwal’s arrest could derail the AAP, stating, “It’s an illusion of the BJP that they can derail the AAP through the arrest of Kejriwal. Crores of Kejriwals have been born in the country in the last 10 years.” Prior to his public statements, Mann visited Kejriwal’s family members at their residence in New Delhi, extending his support during this challenging time.
ਕੇਂਦਰ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਧਿਰ ਦਾ ਕੋਈ ਵੀ ਆਗੂ ਲੋਕ ਸਭਾ ਦੀਆਂ ਚੋਣਾਂ 'ਚ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਨਾ ਕਰ ਸਕੇ… ਇਸ ਲਈ ਅਰਵਿੰਦ ਕੇਜਰੀਵਾਲ ਨੂੰ ਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਸਮੇਂ ED ਵੱਲੋਂ ਗ੍ਰਿਫ਼ਤਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ… pic.twitter.com/kKepAKikFX
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) March 22, 2024