Manish Sisodia, recently released from jail after 17 months, energized AAP workers with his speeches. Here are the main points from his address:
- Resilience of AAP Leaders: Sisodia emphasized that AAP leaders do not break or bend. He praised their strength, saying even the ED and CBI couldn’t break them.
- Gratitude for Constitutional Protection: Sisodia credited the Indian Constitution, drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for protecting them. He said the Constitution helped fight against growing tyranny.
- Appreciation for Legal Support: He thanked the lawyers, particularly Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who fought for him and faced many challenges in court.
- Justice Achieved: Sisodia expressed relief and pride that despite the delay, justice was achieved through honesty and truth.
- Criticism of Opposition: He criticized opposition leaders, saying that even if all bad forces joined, God would support the honest. He highlighted that Arvind Kejriwal is seen as a symbol of honesty.
- Defense of Kejriwal: Sisodia defended Kejriwal, stating that despite the BJP being the largest party, they could not find any corruption example in one state. He accused them of plotting against Kejriwal’s image.
- Acknowledgement of AAP Workers: He praised AAP workers for their dedication, likening them to the heroic figures of Indian history, such as Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi.
- Visit to Raj Ghat: Before reaching the AAP headquarters, Sisodia visited Raj Ghat to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi. He spent time in reflection there.
- Temple Visit: Sisodia visited the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place and prayed for the well-being of Delhi’s people. He also expressed confidence that Kejriwal would receive blessings from Hanuman.
- Hope for Kejriwal: Sisodia’s colleague, Sanjay Singh, expressed hope that Arvind Kejriwal would also soon be released from jail and stressed that politics of hatred and revenge would not achieve anything.
Sisodia’s visit and speeches aimed to boost the morale of AAP workers and reinforce the party’s commitment to their values and leaders.