Arvind Kejriwal News Highlights: Delhi CM welcomed by parents at home

Arvind Kejriwal was welcomed back by his parents following his return from Tihar jail.

Welcoming the interim bail granted to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, JMM leader and wife of jailed former Jharkhand chief minister Kalpana Soren said it was time to show the dictatorial forces that the country is being run by Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao's Constitution.

The Aam Aadmi Party leader, who was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court, announced his plan to visit a Hanuman temple this Saturday and address the media.

“We have to save country from dictatorship, will fight with all my might but need support of 140 crore people,” he said after walking out of Tihar jail.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has been released from Tihar jail after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail earlier today.

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has reached Tihar jail to receive Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Kejriwal is set to be released from Tihar jail after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: On interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi said, "Now at least Kejriwal will not be able to play the victim card. Now he will not be able to say that he is being discriminated against and will learn to respect the democratic system of the country. He has got interim protection, he has not been released and he will have to go back on June 2..."

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: AAP workers are distributing sweets and celebrating outside the Tihar jail. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be released from Tihar jail today after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: On interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Not just party workers, but millions of people in the country were waiting for Arvind Kejriwal's release. Arvind Kejriwal's release will prove to be a game-changer for the entire INDIA alliance. The first mistake made by the BJP was to arrest Arvind Kejriwal, and this proved to be loss-making for the BJP in the elections. Ever since his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal managed to stay in the narrative of our country... He has been granted bail for election campaigning..."

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: President of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) Sharad Pawar has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision of granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

"I welcome the interim bail order granted to Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal by the SC. India remains steadfast in the pursuit of democracy," wrote Sharad Pawar on X(formerly Twitter).

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reacted on interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

"I am very happy to see that Shri Arvind Kejriwal @ArvindKejriwal has got interim bail. It will be very helpful in the context of the current elections," wrote Mamata Banerjee on X(formerly Twitter).

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's release order has been received by Tihar jail authorities, reported news agency ANI. Prison officials informed that he would be released shortly.

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has hailed interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

"The bail of Delhi's popular Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal ji is another victory of truth.The strength and unity of the 'India Alliance' is going to liberate the people of India from the painful rule of BJP. Unite and pledge to vote!," wrote Akhilesh Yadav on X(formerly Twitter).

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will soon walk out of Tihar Jail as the Supreme Court has granted him interim bail till June 1. On June 2, Kejriwal will have to surrender and go back to jail as per the bail condition. Kejriwal's interim bail means he will be able to campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party and the INDIA bloc for the rest of the phases of the election. Delhi will go to the polls on May 25 and Punjab on June 1. Dig Deeper

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai has thanked the Supreme Court for granting interim bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal. He said, "...Today the Supreme Court has given a ray of hope to all those who believe in the Constitution. Our party, people of Delhi thank the Supreme Court..."

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is coming out of jail for a big purpose.

"...Getting interim bail in 40 days is more than a miracle. Through SC, it is a hint from God that whatever is happening in India, a change is needed in that. Arvind Kejriwal has the blessings of Lord Bajrangbali and today he will come out of jail. I think it's not an ordinary thing and he is coming out of jail for a big purpose...," said Saurabh Bharadwaj as quoted by news agency ANI.

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Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: In reaction to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal getting interim bail from the Supreme Court, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has termed the decision as "a tight slap on the face of ED & central government".

"We welcome this decision of the Supreme Court. SC's decision is a tight slap on the face of ED & central government. The central government has used ED as a political agency against the opposition party...When you arrest an elected CM what kind of level playing field is it?...," said Brinda Karat as quoted by news agency ANI.

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Reacting on interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Rajasthan CM and BJP leader Bhajanlal Sharma said, "I want to say that a new chapter of corruption is being written in the country. They came in the name of removing corruption and themselves got drowned in it..."

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: In a post on X(formerly Twitter), the Aam Aadmi Party thanked the Supreme Court for granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

"Many thanks to Supreme Court for granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal ji ‼️ This is the last chance to save democracy. I appeal to everyone to come forward to save democracy," read the post.

"Today's Supreme Court verdict of granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal has proved that the truth has won, democracy has won, and the Constitution of the country has won. Whenever our Constitution was threatened, the Supreme Court has come to protect it. Even today, Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal to participate in election campaigns will protect our country's democracy," says AAP leader Atishi.

AAP leader Neel Garg on Supreme Court granting bail to Delhi CM said, "This is a big day, not just for AAP and its workers, but also for every Indian who loves the nation, democracy and Constitution. Whenever there has been danger to democracy and the Constitution, the Supreme Court has made such decisions."

Delhi Congress interim chief Devender Yadav said on Supreme Court granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, "We have been saying that BJP and its leaders have caged establishments of democracy. Because of this, sitting CMs were sent to jail. I appreciate the Supreme Court's order of granting (interim) bail to Arvind Kejriwal. This will boost the faith of people in democracy."

Advocate Shadan Farasat speaking on Supreme Court’s verdict on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s bail said, “The court has pronounced an oral order and in that order, the court indicated that it is granting interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal which will be operable till June 2. There’s no restriction on campaigning. We will try for the relief today itself.”

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta is hearing the matter. AM Singhvi is leading arguments for Arvind Kejriwal.

J Khanna says "21 days here or there should not make a difference".

When SG Mehta requests that Kejriwal must not speak about case and must surrender, Justice Khanna confirms that on June 2, the Delhi CM will surrender.