Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed disapproval of his aide Bibhav Kumars arrest in connection with assault allegations made by his partys Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. In a video message on Saturday, Kejriwal criticized the central government for what he sees as targeting his party and announced a protest at the BJP headquarters on May 19. Kejriwal did not mention Swati Maliwal in his message.Heres what he says:#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, You can see how they are after AAP...I would like to tell the Prime Minister - you are playing this jail ka khel...Tomorrow, I am coming to the BJP HQ with all my top leaders, MLAs, MPs at 12 noon. You can put in jail whoever you… pic.twitter.com/7Hpau6REeu— ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2024The Delhi CM accused the Prime Minister of engaging in a game of imprisonment. He announced plans to visit the BJP HQ the following day with senior leaders, MLAs, and MPs at 12 PM, stating that whoever the authorities wished to detain could be detained.Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Kejriwal, was arrested on Saturday over alleged assault accusations involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. In response, the AAP accused the BJP of blackmailing Maliwal, who is facing a corruption case. Kumar was apprehended from the chief ministers residence by a team from the Delhi Police, following Maliwals statement to a magistrate at the Tis Hazari court regarding the incident.What are allegations against Bibhav KumarMaliwal claimed that Kumar physically assaulted her on May 13 at the CMs residence, with witnesses, including security personnel and staff, corroborating her account to the police. Maliwal underwent a medical examination at AIIMS, revealing bruises on her leg and cheek, further corroborating her assault claims.Meanwhile, Kumar expressed willingness to cooperate with the police but also lodged a complaint against AAPs Rajya Sabha MP, alleging unauthorized entry and disturbance. AAP leader Atishi called for fairness from the Delhi Police, urging them to register an FIR based on Kumars complaint as well.Swati Maliwal lashes out at AAPMaliwal criticized her own party for dismissing her allegations against Kumar and accused the AAP of succumbing to pressure and questioning her integrity after initially acknowledging Kumars misconduct.
