ED Accuses Arvind Kejriwal of manipulating health for Bail

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed alleged that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, has been consuming sweets and mangoes despite his type 2 diabetes.

The federal agency made these claims while opposing Kejriwal's plea to consult his regular doctor via videoconference, citing fluctuating blood sugar levels and weight loss.

During a hearing at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court, the ED's legal counsel, Zuhaib Hussain, presented Kejriwal's diet chart, which allegedly included mangoes and sweets.

Hussain argued that these food items are not permitted for diabetic patients and accused the Chief Minister of laying the groundwork for a bail appeal.

However, Kejriwal's legal team insisted that all food items on his diet chart had been prescribed by his doctor.

Vivek Jain, the AAP leader's lawyer, accused the ED of fabricating excuses to stop the supply of home-cooked food, which was permitted by the court in view of Kejriwal's diabetes.

The court has sought a report from the jail authorities regarding Kejriwal's diet and health and adjourned the matter for Friday.

This development comes amidst fierce legal battles over the corruption charges against the Delhi Chief Minister.

Since Kejriwal's arrest on March 21, the AAP has claimed that he has lost 4.5 kg in weight.

Delhi Minister Atishi also stated that Kejriwal's blood sugar level had dropped to a dangerous level of 46 Mg at one point.

When Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody, the court recognised his illness and allowed home-cooked food, bottled water, and a supply of toffees in case of a sudden blood sugar drop.

He was also given access to bed linen from home and medical equipment to monitor his health.