Preparations were made at Tihar jail as requested by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to judicial custody until April 15 and was incarcerated in the prison. Kejriwal is currently in jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
During Monday’s hearing, senior advocates Vikram Chaudhary and Ramesh Gupta, appearing for the Delhi Chief Minister, made as many as five requests on behalf of Kejriwal.
Here are 5 demands made by Kejriwal:
- Arvind Kejriwal will be provided with medicines in jail as he is diabetic.
- He asked to be allowed to carry three books in jail – Bhagavad Geeta, Ramayan and a book How Prime Ministers Decide.
- The Delhi Chief Minister will be allowed to retain a religious locket that he currently wears.
- He will be given a special diet.
- Kejriwal has also demanded a table and chair in the jail.
According to an NDTV report, Kejriwal will be in Tihar’s Jail No. 2 while his former deputy, Manish Sisodia is in Jail No. 1. Other jailed ministers from his party, former Health Minister Satyendar Jain in Jail No 7, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in Jail No 5.
What Will Be Arvind Kejriwal’s Routine in Tihar Jail?
Arvind Kejriwal and the other prisoners’ days will begin at 6:30 Am sunrise at this time of the year. The prisoners will get tea and a few slices of bread as their breakfast.
After a morning shower, the Delhi Chief Minister will leave for court (if a hearing is scheduled) or sit down for a meeting with his legal team.
The lunch will be served between 10:30 and 11 am, and consists of a dal, a sabzi, and five rotis or rice.
From noon to 3 pm, all prisoners, including Kejriwal will be locked in their cells and will be provided with evening tea and biscuits at around 3:30 pm. They can meet their lawyers at 4 pm, the publication reported.
An early dinner – the same as lunch – is at 5:30 pm, after which the prisoners are locked up for the night by 7 pm.
Kejriwal’s Prison Facilities
Delhi CM Kejriwal will be able to watch TV except during scheduled prison activities, such as meals and lock-UP. Between 18 and 20 channels, including news, entertainment, and sports are allowed. There will be doctors and medical staff available 24/7 in case of an emergency and regular check-ups will be given as Kejriwal is diabetic.
Kejriwal, who has so far run the Delhi government from the ED lock-up, will also be allowed to meet family members twice a week. However, their names must be on a list that is cleared by prison security.
AAP Workers Protest Outside Tihar Jail
Meanwhile, A protest erupted on Monday outside Tihar Jail ahead of the arrival of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent by a court here to judicial custody till April 15.
Scores of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, carrying party flags and wearing T-shirts with ‘Main Bhi Kejriwal’ printed on them, gathered outside the jail entrance. Kejriwal is likely to be lodged in Jail Number.
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