AAP to gherao PM’s residence today over Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest; Delhi police say no permission granted

March 26, 2024

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party has called for a ‘gherao’ at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to register its protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case on Tuesday.

According to the Delhi Police, the security at PM Modi’s residence has been strengthened and they have not granted permission to the AAP to hold any protests.

Earlier on March 22, AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the party would “gherao” the Prime Minister’s residence on March 26 to register its protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

On Monday, when the entire country was drenched in the colours of the Holi celebration, the leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party continued their protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case linked to a money laundering case and did not celebrated the festivals of Holi.

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi said that they have resolved not to play with colours and celebrate Holi this year and appealed to the countrymen to join them in the fight against cruelty and evil.