Opposition INDIA bloc to rally at Jantar Mantar over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's health concerns
By Team Asianet Newsable | First Published Jul 25, 2024, 4:46 PM ISTKejriwal's party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has alleged that the BJP is "conspiring to kill" him in jail, citing his medical report which indicates his sugar levels plummeted 26 times between June 3 and July 7.
The Opposition INDIA bloc is gearing up for a massive protest against the BJP-led central government over the deteriorating health of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Accusing the Centre of neglecting Kejriwal's health, the alliance has announced a rally at Jantar Mantar on July 30.
Kejriwal's party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has alleged that the BJP is "conspiring to kill" him in jail, citing his medical report which indicates his sugar levels plummeted 26 times between June 3 and July 7. "The INDIA bloc will hold a big rally at Jantar Mantar on July 30 to raise the issue of Kejriwal's falling health," AAP said.
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