Arvind Kejriwal’s Request to Eat Sweets and Mangoes in Jail Opposed by Enforcement Directorate

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in a contentious situation, as his opponent Atishi alleges that a plan to harm him is being devised if the BJP fails to defeat him in the Delhi Assembly elections. Atishi points out Kejriwal’s severe diabetes and his daily insulin dosage of 54 units. She argues that only individuals with severe diabetes require such a high amount of insulin and emphasizes that the court permitted Kejriwal to consume home-cooked food and food prescribed by his doctor to manage his health.

Atishi also accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party and its affiliate, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), of attempting to harm Kejriwal’s health. She rebuts the ED’s claims in court that Kejriwal endangered his life by consuming mangoes, sweets, and sugar in his tea, saying that his diet is in line with his doctor’s recommendations. Atishi asserts that Kejriwal is allowed to consume tea and sweets with a sweetener as prescribed by his doctor, and points out that the court has directed that Kejriwal have access to certain foods, including toffees and bananas, while in custody.

She challenges the ED to consult a diabetes doctor and urges them to refrain from misrepresenting facts in court. The ED accuses Kejriwal of involvement in a now-scrapped policy and seeks bribes or kickbacks for liquor licenses. Kejriwal has appealed his arrest in the Supreme Court, but an expedited hearing has been declined, with the next hearing scheduled for April 29 when the court reconvenes.