Arvind Kejriwal’s Health in Tihar Jail

Arvind Kejriwal's Health in Tihar Jail
Arvind Kejriwal's Health in Tihar Jail
Arvind Kejriwal's Health in Tihar Jail

1. Background

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the Delhi government's now-scrapped excise policy.

2. Allegations and Controversy

  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Tihar jail administration of inadequate medical facilities for Kejriwal.
  • AAP shared a letter purportedly written by the Director General of Prisons, Sanjay Baniwal, requesting a senior AIIMS doctor for Kejriwal.
  • AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the jail administration, accusing them of a conspiracy for Kejriwal's "slow death" in prison.

3. Response from Tihar Jail Administration

  • Tihar administration responded, stating that a senior doctor from AIIMS had been consulted via video conferencing following a request by Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal.
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  • Tihar administration asserted that there was adequate availability of insulin in the jail dispensary and that it could be administered to Kejriwal as needed.

4. Contradicting Claims

  • The Tihar administration's statement contradicted claims made by AAP ministers Bharadwaj and Atishi, who alleged that Kejriwal was being denied insulin and consultations with his doctors.
  • Atishi questioned the necessity for the prison administration to withhold insulin, highlighting Kejriwal's longstanding use of it.

5. Medical Records and Reviews

  • Tihar administration referenced medical records from RML Hospital, stating that Kejriwal was neither advised insulin nor indicated any requirement for it.
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  • They reported that Kejriwal's health was reviewed by a medicine specialist on multiple occasions in April.

6. Implications and Concerns

  • The conflicting narratives have underscored tensions between the AAP and the prison administration, raising questions about transparency and accountability within the prison system.
  • Concerns remain about the adequacy of medical care for prisoners and the treatment of high-profile detainees like Kejriwal.
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