AAP celebrates Arvind Kejriwal’s release from Tihar
The Hindu
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal released from Tihar jail, greeted by supporters with cheers, 'dhol' beats, and celebrations.
Amid loud cheers, 'dhol' beats and sloganeering, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped out of the Tihar jail's gate number 4 in Delhi on May 10 after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.
Visuals were the same outside Mr. Kejriwal's house, where the people eagerly waited for him to get released from custody. As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener reached home, firecrackers were burst by the party workers to celebrate his release from the jail.
Preparations for a grand welcome were made with flower blowers placed outside his residence's entrance to shower him with petals when he reached there. The party workers also decorated the house with garlands and creating wedding-like festivities. The AAP workers and supporters had gathered outside the Tihar jail anticipating that he will be coming out from gate number 3.
As Kejriwal enjoys Z+ security, the security personnel took him out from jail number 2 in his official convoy after his release.
AAP leader Sandeep Pathak was seen sitting in the same vehicle and he waved his hand towards the supporters as the convoy passed through.
The convoy was stopped and Mr. Kejriwal came out of his vehicle waving towards the public. Addressing them he said, "I had told you, I will come out soon... I want to thank the Supreme Court judges for granting me interim bail and crores of people for their blessings." He was released after staying nearly 50 days in judicial custody.
Mr. Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and daughter, along with several senior AAP leaders including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and ministerial colleagues Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj among others were present outside the jail to welcome him.