Delhi deserves better

The last few weeks have seen an interesting game of musical chairs being played in the political corridors of Delhi.

- BANSURI SWARAJ

With the release of Arvind Kejriwal on bail in the liquor scam, people of Delhi are being subjected to loud claims about his innocence, and the dramatic sacrifice by Kejriwal, who quit as chief minister.

Away from the political rhetoric, Kejriwal has achieved the distinction of being the first CM to attempt to run the government from Tihar Jail. Also, the self-proclaimed sacrifice does not hold much water in light of the stringent bail conditions imposed on him by the Supreme Court.

With several judgments of the Delhi courts, including the high court and the Supreme Court, categorically holding that there is sufficient evidence against Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, to prima facie show their involvement in the scam, the profound claim of innocence seems like political posturing. Also, with the Supreme Court’s embargo from attending the office of the chief minister or sign any files, Kejriwal had little option left but to tender his resignation.