'Arvind Kejriwal deliberately eating mangoes, sweets in jail to raise his blood sugar level to get bail': ED

New Delhi, April 18: With an aim to get bail as soon as possible, the Enforcement Directorate has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of deliberately consuming mangoes, sweets, and sugar with tea in an apparent bid to elevate his blood sugar levels.

This shocking statement came after a Delhi court was hearing the application moved by Kejriwal to monitor his sugar levels continuously and to allow him to consult his doctor. The application pointed out that Kejriwal's blood sugar levels have been fluctuating and he needed to consult his regular doctor. Kejriwal submitted that he needs to consult his doctor through video conference thrice a week.

"The cause of concern is that he was allowed prescribed home cooked food because he claimed he has high diabetes. Kejriwal is eating high sugar content food despite having type 2 diabetes. He is consuming 'aloo poori', mango, sweets, daily. This is being done to make grounds for medical bail," ED counsel Zoheb Hossain told the court.

"Diet chart has been placed before the court. The diet chart had mangoes and sweets, we have placed this before the court. He was particularly consuming sweet food which is not permitted for any diabetic patient. The matter is pending before the court," Hossain said.

Hossain contended that Kejriwal's motive behind this alleged deliberate consumption was to establish a foundation for seeking bail citing fluctuations in his blood sugar levels.

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Advocate Vivek Jain, representing Kejriwal, objected to the agency's submission saying the counsel for ED was playing by the gallery and was making statements for media consumption. Jain also informed the court that Kejriwal was withdrawing the application and would file a better one.

The court sought a medical report from jail authorities on Kejriwal’s diet and posted the matter for tomorrow. Besides, Kejriwal is currently lodged in Tihar jail as the central investigation agency is probing allegations of money laundering in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

On Monday, the Delhi court extended his ongoing judicial custody till April 23.