Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday met AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal inside Tihar Jail in Delhi. Bhagwant Mann was granted permission to meet the Delhi CM for half an hour between 12-12:30 pm inside the Tihar Jail. However, after meeting AAP Supremo, Punjab CM revealed that he was not allowed to meet face to face, in fact, Kejriwal was sitting opposite the glass and he was sitting on the other side. To speak to him, Mann had to use a telephone present there in Tihar Jail. In response, Bhagwant Mann lambasted the Modi government asking why the Delhi Chief Minister is being treated like a hardcore criminal. Below is what Bhagwant Mann said-
"It was very sad to see that he isn't getting the facilities that are available even to hardcore criminals. What's his fault? You're treating him as if you have caught one of the biggest terrorists in the country. What is his crime? That he constructed hospitals, schools and provided free electricity to the public? What does PM Modi want?... Arvind Kejriwal who is 'kattar imaandaar', who started the politics of transparency and ended the BJP's politics is being treated like this. When I asked about how he has been doing, he said forget about me tell me how things are going in Punjab? Because we do the politics of 'work'...AAP is a disciplined group, we all are together and standing firm with Arvind Kejriwal. When the results will be announced on June 4, AAP will rise as a big political power."
Facilities for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inside Tihar jail
As per reports, Delhi CM Kejriwal is allowed to watch TV except during scheduled prison activities, such as meals and lock-UP. Between 18 and 20 channels, including news, entertainment, and sports are allowed. There will be doctors and medical staff available 24/7 in case of an emergency and regular check-ups will be given as Kejriwal is diabetic.
Furthermore, the court has granted Arvind Kejriwal to meet family members twice a week. However, their names must be on a list that is cleared by prison security.
Furthermore, Arvind Kejriwal has access to bed linen from home, including pillows and a quilt. On Coirt's order, Delhi CM is also provided with medical equipment to monitor his health given he is a diabetic patient and has a weak immune system. The Aam Aadmi Party boss is lodged in Tihar's Jail No 2.