Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has informed Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena that cabinet minister Atishi will hoist the national flag on his behalf at the city government's Independence Day function on August 15. Kejriwal, who is currently in Tihar jail due to corruption and money laundering charges related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, made this request in a letter, according to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
AAP's announcement
"Kejriwal has written to (Lieutenant Governor V K) Saxena from jail saying that Atishi will hoist the tricolour in his place on August 15," the AAP said. The Delhi government's Independence Day celebration, typically held at Chhatrasal Stadium, will see Atishi stepping in for Kejriwal, who usually addresses the audience at this annual event.
Bail plea dismissed
The Delhi High Court dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Excise Policy case on Monday. The court ruled that there was a justifiable reason for Kejriwal's arrest. As for his bail application, the court disposed of it, allowing Kejriwal to seek further relief from the trial court.
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