Atishi, Raghav Chadha Meet Arvind Kejriwal in Jail to Discuss Water Crisis

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing water and power crises in Delhi, state minister Atishi and AAP MP Raghav Chadha met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar jail, where he is lodged in connection with a money laundering case linked to the liquor policy. Despite his incarceration, Kejriwal has directed immediate measures to address the water shortage and power outages affecting the city.

Chief Minister’s Directives

Atishi reported that Kejriwal, despite his incarceration, is deeply concerned about the issues plaguing Delhi residents. “He instructed us to implement all necessary steps to resolve the water crisis swiftly,” she stated outside Tihar jail. Kejriwal emphasized the importance of AAP legislators being on the ground to ensure water availability in their constituencies.

Kejriwal also addressed the recent power outages caused by a fire in Uttar Pradesh. He urged Atishi and Chadha to coordinate with relevant departments to prevent future occurrences. “He told us to hold meetings with officials to ensure the power crisis is managed effectively,” Atishi added.

Visit Details

According to Tihar sources, Atishi and Chadha spent half an hour with Kejriwal in the visitor’s room (Mulakati Jangla). This visit follows an earlier one by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal.

Focus on Delhi’s Issues

Atishi highlighted Kejriwal’s unwavering commitment to Delhi’s welfare, even while in custody. His directives aim to mitigate the water and power crises swiftly, demonstrating his continued leadership and concern for the city’s residents.

Background

The Aam Aadmi Party chief is lodged in Tihar jail’s number 2 in a money laundering case linked to the liquor policy case. Despite the circumstances, he continues to prioritize the needs of Delhi residents. Atishi stated, “Today I met Kejriwal ji, who is lodged in Tihar jail in a fake case by the central government. But, he still worries about the people of Delhi, more than himself.”

Action Steps

• Water Crisis: Kejriwal directed all AAP legislators to take ground-level action to ensure water supply in their areas.
• Power Cuts: Following a fire incident in Uttar Pradesh that led to power cuts in Delhi, Kejriwal instructed meetings with concerned departments to prevent future crises.