Sharad Pawar Hails Kejriwal's Bail as Victory for Democracy

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar lauded the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case related to the alleged excise policy scam. Pawar stated that the bail reaffirms the strength of democracy and the eventual triumph of truth over illegitimate means.

In a significant development, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The bail, connected to a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding an alleged excise policy scam, has significant implications for democratic values in India.

Pawar remarked that the decision underscores the resilience of democracy in the country. He emphasized that prolonged incarceration leads to an unjust deprivation of liberty and praised the judiciary for upholding democratic principles.

"Kejriwal's bail reaffirmed the belief that any conspiracy aiming to discredit someone through illegitimate means will never succeed within a democratic framework," Pawar commented in a post on X. He hailed the outcome as a victory for truth and justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)