Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Kejriwal Denied Meeting AAP Workers in Rajkot Jail
Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was not allowed to meet party workers who are in jail.
These workers were arrested after a protest by farmers turned violent.
Kejriwal said this is unfair and compared it to the British rule.
He also talked about how farmers are being treated badly and how the government is using the law to scare people.
He promised that if his party comes to power, they will help the farmers and punish those who are harassing them.
Kejriwal also mentioned that drugs are a big problem in Gujarat and that the government is not doing enough to stop it.
Arvind Kejriwal was denied permission to meet AAP workers in Rajkot Jail.
The workers were arrested after a violent farmers' protest in Botad on October 12.
Kejriwal compared the current government's actions to British rule, calling it dictatorial.
He alleged that the arrested workers were denied water, food, and were beaten in custody.
Kejriwal promised to close all false cases and punish harassing ministers if AAP comes to power in Gujarat.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal, AAP workers, Gujarat farmers
- What
- Kejriwal denied meeting AAP workers in jail; allegations of police brutality and false cases
- When
- Incident on October 12, press conference on October 24
- Where
- Rajkot Jail, Gujarat
- Why
- AAP workers arrested after violent clashes with police during a farmers' protest
- Person Involved
- Arvind Kejriwal
- Location
- Rajkot Jail, Gujarat
- Date
- October 12 (incident), October 24 (press conference)
- Charges Against Workers
- Attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy
- Number of Arrested
- 88
- Key AAP Leaders in Jail
- Raju Karpada, Pravin Ram, Ramesh Mer, Mahesh Kotadiya, Rohit Bhuva, Piyush Parmar
- Issue
- Kadada pratha (exploitative farming practice)
- Accusations
- Denial of water, food, and beatings in custody