Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Criticizes Arvind Kejriwal's 'Satyagraha' Against High Court Judge
'Poor joke': Rekha Gupta on Arvind Kejriwal's 'satyagrah' vow against Delhi high court judge
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, for his 'satyagraha' vow against High Court Judge Swarna Kanta Sharma. Kejriwal's refusal to appear in court stems from concerns over bias in the ongoing excise policy case, which Gupta dismissed as a poor joke.
- 01Rekha Gupta condemned Arvind Kejriwal's vow of 'satyagraha' against Judge Swarna Kanta Sharma.
- 02Kejriwal's protest follows the rejection of his plea for the judge's recusal in the excise policy case.
- 03Gupta labeled Kejriwal a 'culprit' in the liquor scam, despite a lower court's discharge of charges.
- 04Justice Sharma rejected Kejriwal's claims of bias, emphasizing the importance of judicial integrity.
- 05Kejriwal's stance is inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-cooperation.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, for his declaration of 'satyagraha' against High Court Judge Swarna Kanta Sharma, who is overseeing the Central Bureau of Investigation's review petition in the excise policy case. Kejriwal announced he would not attend court proceedings, citing a loss of faith in Justice Sharma after she denied his request for recusal due to alleged bias. Gupta dismissed his actions as a 'poor joke' and questioned the legitimacy of his claims against the judge. She accused Kejriwal of being involved in the liquor scam, despite a lower court discharging him from the charges. Justice Sharma firmly rejected Kejriwal's allegations, stating that mere perceptions of bias are insufficient grounds for a judge to recuse themselves. She emphasized that judges must maintain their integrity and cannot be swayed by unfounded accusations.
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Kejriwal's protest and the ongoing court case could influence public perception of the judicial system in Delhi, as well as the political landscape surrounding the Aam Aadmi Party.
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