Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bail, How Will His Return Shake Up the Political Equation in Haryana?

Following his bail in the Delhi excise policy case on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit the renowned Hanuman temple in Connaught Place on Saturday at 12 PM. During his visit, Kejriwal will perform rituals and seek blessings from Bajrang Bali. The event will also see the presence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers. After his visit to the Hanuman temple, Kejriwal will proceed to the AAP headquarters, where he is expected to address party leaders and workers. Speculation suggests that he may use this opportunity to unveil his upcoming plans and strategies. The release of Kejriwal from jail is anticipated to benefit the AAP, as several party leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Raghav Chaddha, Sanjay Singh, and Saurabh Bharadwaj, have announced their intention to campaign for the party's candidates in Haryana. They believe that Kejriwal's release will strengthen the party's position. In Haryana, there have been ongoing discussions about a potential alliance between AAP and Congress to challenge the BJP's dominance, akin to the strategy in Delhi. However, despite Rahul Gandhi's initiative, an alliance has not materialized, primarily due to disagreements over seat-sharing. Meanwhile, BJP and Congress leaders have intensified their attacks on AAP. BJP leaders have called for Kejriwal's resignation, while Delhi Congress leader Devender Yadav reminded that Kejriwal's release is on bail, indicating ongoing scrutiny and challenges for the AAP.