Delhi Lt Governor vs AAP Over Arvind Kejriwal's Blood Sugar Levels
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Lt Governor VK Saxena alleged that Arvind Kejriwal may be deliberately avoiding the prescribed medical diet and medications.
The political tussle between Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has escalated over concerns regarding jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's health. AAP leader Atishi alleged that Mr Kejriwal's blood sugar levels had dangerously fallen below 50 mg/dL on multiple occasions while he remains in Tihar Jail under judicial custody. ये क्या मज़ाक़ कर रहें हैं एलजी साहब?क्या कोई आदमी ख़ुद की रात में शुगर कम करेगा?जो की बहुत ख़तरनाक है।एलजी साहब बीमारी के बारे में पता नहीं तो आपको ऐसी लेटर नहीं लिखनी चाहिए।ईश्वर ना करें कभी आप के साथ ऐसा समय आए। pic.twitter.com/2Y4OTECYtt
In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, Lt Governor VK Saxena expressed concerns about Mr Kejriwal's health, based on a report from the Superintendent of the prison. Mr Saxena alleged that Mr Kejriwal may be deliberately avoiding the prescribed medical diet and medications, including insulin, despite having Type II Diabetes Mellitus. The letter alleged several instances of "willful low-calorie intake" by the Chief Minister, despite being provided with sufficient home-cooked food.
The LG's office cited discrepancies in the medical reports, indicating variations between glucometer test readings and continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) reading. The letter also mentioned a weight loss of 2 kg since Mr Kejriwal's surrender on June 2 attributing it to insufficient calorie intake.
