Delhi ex-CM Kejriwal booked over Yamuna poisoning allegations

A case has been registered against former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal and other members of the AAP at Shahabad police station on the directions of the court. The complaint, filed by advocate Jagmohan Manchanda, alleges that Kejriwal made provocative and false statements accusing the Haryana BJP government of “poisoning” the Yamuna.

Manchanda stated that he was aggrieved by Kejriwal’s remarks, which he saw in a viral video. He alleged that the AAP leader deliberately made misleading and inflammatory statements against the Haryana Government and the ruling BJP for electoral gains in Delhi.

“The statements appear to be made in conspiracy with other AAP members with an ulterior motive to incite unrest in Delhi and Haryana and influence voters,” said Manchanda. He further added that Kejriwal, being a former CM, is well aware of Delhi’s water supply mechanisms and yet chose to spread falsehoods.

As president of Markandeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir in Shahabad Markanda, Manchanda also expressed concern that Kejriwal’s remarks were deliberately timed during the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, where millions of Hindu devotees are taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, including the Yamuna.

The FIR has been registered under various charges, including spreading false information, promoting enmity, false charge and deliberate and malicious acts.

Kurukshetra police confirmed that the case was registered on court directions and that a detailed investigation is underway.