Arvind Kejriwal demands books on Ram, Krishna, and PM: Check Delhi CM’s special requests for Tihar Jail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s recent 15-day remand to Tihar Jail has drawn attention due to his special requests for reading material during his incarceration. Sentenced by the Rouse Avenue Court until April 15, Kejriwal has sought permission to have three books with him: the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and “How Prime Minister Decides” by Neerja Choudhary.

Kejriwal’s lawyers have requested permission from the court for him to take these books to jail. He has also asked for necessary medicines while he’s in jail.

It’s not been decided which section of Tihar Jail that Kejriwal will be in. Other Aam Aadmi Party leaders like Sanjay Singh, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and K. Kavita are in different sections.

What is the Tihar jail routine?
In Tihar Jail, all prisoners follow a routine. They wake up when the sun rises, have tea and bread for breakfast at 6:40 AM, and then have lunch around 11 AM. Prisoners stay in their sections from 12 PM to 3 PM and are let out afterward. They have tea and biscuits at 3:30 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM. At 6:30 or 7 PM, they’re locked in their cells for the night. Prisoners can watch TV from 5 AM to 11 PM, but only a few channels are available.

Arvind Kejriwal’s ED custody

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 and was first kept in their custody until March 28. Later, the court extended his ED custody until April 1.On March 28, Judge Kaweri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court extended Arvind Kejriwal‘s custody under the Enforcement Directorate (ED), stating that there were “sufficient reasons” for the extension. However, she permitted him to meet his family members and lawyers during this period.The ED had sought an extension of Kejriwal’s custody for seven more days, but the court extended it by four days until April 1, citing “sufficient reasons” based on the ED’s submissions. The probe agency stressed the importance of confronting Kejriwal with the evidence collected and statements recorded during the investigation.

Judge Baweja allowed Kejriwal to meet his family members, including his wife, daughter, personal assistant, and advocates. Additionally, the court instructed the ED to conduct the interrogation in a location with CCTV coverage and ensure the preservation of footage. Kejriwal was also to receive necessary medication and undergo medical examinations as per the law during his custody.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 after being questioned for over two hours at his official residence in Delhi. The ED has accused him of being the “kingpin and the key conspirator” of an alleged excise scam in collaboration with other ministers of the Delhi government, AAP leaders, and other individuals.

Inputs from agencies