Sheeshmahal To Tihar: BJP's Jibe At Kejriwal With Poster

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Shortly after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal went into Judicial Custody, the Bharatiya Janata Party released a poster mocking Arvind Kejriwal on April 1, Monday. 

Taking it to the BJP Delhi branch's X handle, BJP posted a poster showcasing Arvind Kejriwal and his residence behind bars. The poster further read "Liquor Scam's Kingpin" in Hindi. It also stated "Sheeshmahal to Tihar", referring to his residence. 

शराब घोटाले के सरगना - Sheesh Mahal To Tihar pic.twitter.com/MbLH0pn1JA

— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) April 1, 2024

The move came shortly after authorities shifted Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to Tihar Jail and lodged him in jail number two following the orders of Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted Judicial custody of 15 days to Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Liquorgate on April 1, Monday. 

Moreover, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday extended Arvind Kejriwal's ED remand till April 1 in connection with the Delhi Liquorgate case. The ED demanded a seven-day extension of Kejriwal's custody due to his alleged evasive replies and non-cooperation in the investigation. However, the court extended the remand for four days.

Furthermore, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court Remanded Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal to ED Custody till March 28 in the Delhi Liquorgate case on March 22, Friday. The decision came as ED demanded 10-day custody of Kejriwal and submitted 28 pages of evidence alleging his involvement in the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam. 

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal from his residence in connection with the Delhi Liquorgate case. He was arrested following search operations and Interrogations conducted by the ED at his residence on Thursday evening.