Arvind Kejriwal Receives Insulin in Jail Amid Allegations of Medical Neglect
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, detained over alleged corruption, claims insulin was withheld, sparking a legal and political battle.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested on March 21 for alleged involvement in a liquor policy scam, has been in a dispute over insulin access in Tihar Jail.
- Kejriwal, a diabetic, alleges that jail authorities under political pressure failed to provide necessary insulin, leading to dangerously high blood sugar levels.
- After repeated legal interventions, Kejriwal was administered insulin following a court directive to assess his medical needs.
- The AAP leader accuses the BJP-led central government of a 'political vendetta' as the Lok Sabha elections approach, a claim the government denies.
- The situation has intensified debates over the treatment of political prisoners in India, with Kejriwal's party claiming his life was at risk.