After his release from Tihar Jail on Friday, Manish Sisodia took to social media to share a morning selfie with his wife, holding a cup of tea. "First morning tea of freedom... after 17 months!" he wrote, reflecting on the joy of regaining his liberty. Sisodia expressed his appreciation for the freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, emphasising the importance of the right to live freely.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday evening after being granted bail. Sisodia had spent 17 months in prison following his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in February 2023 in connection with alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
Celebration of freedom
On Saturday morning, Sisodia took to social media platform X, sharing a poignant moment with his wife, Seema Sisodia. In a photo posted online, Sisodia is seen enjoying his first morning tea after his release. He captioned the image, "First morning tea of independence...after 17 months! The freedom that the Constitution has given to all of us Indians as a guarantee of the right to live. The freedom that God has given us to breathe in the open air with everyone."
Victory of justice
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court for granting Sisodia bail, calling it a "victory of justice." Goel, who visited the Chief Minister's residence after Sisodia’s release, stated, "We are very thankful to the Supreme Court."
Support from AAP members
AAP leaders, including Atishi and Sanjay Singh, accompanied Sisodia as he was released from jail. The event was marked by celebrations from AAP workers and members of the party's RWA wing, who gathered outside Tihar Jail.
Sisodia credits constitution for Release
Addressing party workers soon after his release, Sisodia credited his freedom to the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar. He expressed confidence that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, also facing charges, would soon be released. "I have come out of jail due to your love, God's blessings, and the power of truth, and most importantly, the dream of Babasaheb that if any dictatorial government comes to power and puts Opposition leaders behind bars by forming dictatorial laws, then this country's Constitution will protect them," Sisodia declared. "I assure you that with this power of the Constitution, Arvind Kejriwal will come out of jail as well," he added.
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