The recent demonstration by AAP against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal: Nationwide Hunger Strike

AAP has asserted that there will be no alteration in the party's leadership, even if it entails Mr. Kejriwal serving as the chief minister from jail.

In New Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and supporters are set to participate in a 'samuhik upwas' or collective fasting today, protesting against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister in a corruption case linked to the city's liquor policy. Here are the latest developments on this significant issue:

1. AAP leader Gopal Rai announced that supporters of Arvind Kejriwal from across India and abroad will join the party's fasting initiative. "People can observe the fast from their homes to show solidarity with the Delhi Chief Minister," he stated.

2. All AAP MLAs and office-bearers will assemble at Jantar Mantar for the mass fasting at 11 am. Increased security measures have been implemented along the protest route, anticipating a substantial turnout, which might affect traffic in parts of central Delhi due to heavy barricading.

3. Last month, the Aam Aadmi Party had called for a 'gherao' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, resulting in several AAP leaders and workers, including women, being detained by the police during the protest.

4. AAP has criticized the BJP for the timing of the arrest, alleging that it aims to impede Mr. Kejriwal's campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj affirmed that despite the Chief Minister's detention, he continues to issue orders from the ED's custody, assuring Delhi residents of his unwavering focus on their welfare.

5. Despite Mr. Kejriwal's arrest, AAP maintains there will be no change in leadership, even if it means he continues to function as Chief Minister from prison. The BJP has dismissed this as a "work from jail plan" gimmick.

6. Mr. Kejriwal's arrest has fostered unity among the opposition, which had been more prominent in recent times due to internal discord.

7. Demonstrating solidarity, the INDIA alliance organized a massive rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, accusing the BJP of undermining the opposition through central investigative agencies.

8. Mr. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, having evaded nine summons from central agencies. He has been conducting government affairs from the ED's custody since then.

9. The Enforcement Directorate has implicated the AAP leader as a "conspirator" in the now-defunct policy, alleging that bribe money funded AAP's election campaigns.

10. In connection with this matter, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, alongside Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, have faced arrests. Opposition figures dismiss these accusations and criticize the BJP-led central government for manipulating investigative bodies such as the ED and CBI for political purposes.