The Tihar jail authorities and AAP leaders, engaged in a heated exchange with respect to heath condition of Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP leaders on Sunday alleged that Kejriwal’s health has been continuously deteriorating in prison. They alleged that Kejriwal has “Lost 8.5 Kgs” in jail since his arrest.
On Sunday, Delhi Cabinet Minister, Atishi had alleged that Kejriwal had “unexplained weight loss of 8.5 kg,” since his arrest. She further added that that his sugar levels had dropped below 50 mg/dL more than five times in prison. In response to this, the Tihar jail sources on Monday refuted their claims by releasing a detailed update on his health status.
Jail Authorities Debunking Claims…
The Tihar jail authorities refuting the claims made by AAP leaders, reported that Kejriwal’s weight was 65 kg on 1st April, i.e., the day he entered the jail. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling of granting him bail on 10th of May, his weight was 64 kg. When Kejriwal had surrendered again on June 2nd, he weighed 63.5 kg. Currently he weighs 61.5 kg. They revealed this in form of an official document. Senior journalist and editor Mr. Rahul Shivshankar of News18 shared its snippets.
Earlier, AAP MP Sanjay Singh had claimed that Kejriwal could go into coma or might suffer a brain stroke while sleeping, if his sugar levels drop. In response to the Tihar jail’s official letter, AAP MP Sanjay Singh stated, “Making the medical report of any patient public is an offence. Several times the jail administration has made the medical report of the chief minister of Delhi public. This proves that a conspiracy is being hatched to play with the life of Arvind Kejriwal…Action should be taken on this.”
Rebutting such claims the jail authorities slammed the AAP leaders and ministers for making “baseless allegations.” In an official letter they debunked this claim as well. The letter stated, “At present, the inmate’s blood sugar is being monitored as advised by the medical board, and he is being provided treatment and diet as recommended. His vitals are within normal limits at present.”
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The jail authorities in an official letter reiterated that Kejriwal is receiving proper medical care and prescribed diet. His diet includes home cooked food as ordered by the court. The official letter states, “despite a slight weight loss, his vitals remain normal, and he receives appropriate medical care for all his ailments.” The authorities added that the weight loss might be caused due to “consumption of less quantity of food or low-calorie intake.”
However, it is important to note that the AAP leaders have frequently been making such allegations and claims. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit highlighted this fact yesterday. He stated, “If you also look at AAP, they bring up anything and say anything anywhere and I am sorry if anyone feels bad but lying is AAP’s habit.” He further pointed out that, when Arvind Kejriwal was sitting on a protest, he was diabetic even then. Yet he did not eat for 8-9 days. Furthermore, at that time, he was hailed for doing that and it was said that it was miraculous divine power. He added, “so there is no trust in them.”
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit says, "I would expect at this time that these people will not do politics on the health of a big leader. If you also look at AAP, they bring up anything and say anything anywhere and I am sorry if anyone feels bad but lying is AAP's… https://t.co/uh2Eut8KJh pic.twitter.com/LknwBhy9B9
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2024
Overall, authorities at Tihar Jail, have refuted such allegations and have stated repeatedly that the Delhi CM is physically healthy and is receiving round-the-clock medical care.