Satyendar Jain Released After 873 Days

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 19th Oct. Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday evening, after being granted bail by a Delhi court citing delays in the trial and his lengthy detention. In his first public remarks, the former Delhi minister claimed that his arrest was aimed at halting key initiatives of the AAP government, such as the Mohalla Clinics and the Yamuna river cleaning project.

Jain, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in March 2022 on money laundering charges, accused the central government of targeting AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Sanjay Singh, to discourage common citizens from entering politics. “My arrest was part of a deliberate effort to defame Arvind Kejriwal, who tirelessly works to ensure the government serves the common man, not a select few,” he told AAP workers and supporters gathered outside the jail.

Addressing the crowd, Jain stated, “I was arrested to stop Arvind Kejriwal’s work like building Mohalla Clinics, constructing the highest number of hospital beds in the world in Delhi, and working on cleaning the Yamuna. But we will continue our fight against injustice and work for the common man.” He further vowed that AAP would persist in its efforts and showcase its capabilities to the world.

Following his release, Jain met AAP’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal at his residence on Firozshah Road, where he received a warm welcome from Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, party leader Manish Sisodia, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, and other leaders. Jain shared a light-hearted moment with Atishi, who holds a degree from Harvard, quipping, “Atishi ji, you will also have to go to jail, but we will continue to fight against injustice.”

Jain underscored Kejriwal’s commitment to transparency and his fight against corruption, cautioning AAP workers to be prepared for challenges, including imprisonment, as they work towards the party’s mission of serving the masses. He expressed gratitude for the support he received during his 873 days in jail, hugging Sisodia and Singh as he stepped out of the prison.

The AAP, in an official statement, reiterated that Jain’s release marks a continuation of their struggle against what they describe as political vendetta, and vowed to remain steadfast in their mission to serve the common people.