In the latest twist of the ongoing feud between Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, tensions have escalated over Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s health. The LG has voiced concerns regarding Kejriwal’s adherence to his prescribed medical diet and medications while in Tihar jail, escalating the political drama surrounding his imprisonment.
The LG’s office has recently sent a letter to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, highlighting the need for strict adherence to medical guidelines due to Kejriwal’s history of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus. The letter emphasizes that deviations from the prescribed diet and medication could have serious medical and legal repercussions. It includes reports from Tihar jail, which claim that Kejriwal has lost only 2 kg during his incarceration and has been under regular monitoring by an AIIMS medical board.
The LG’s letter states, “The LG has expressed concern about the non-consumption of prescribed medical diet and medications by Chief Minister Kejriwal. He has requested that reasons for these deviations be clarified, as they could have significant medical and legal implications. The prison authorities are advised to ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication and diet.”
The report from Tihar jail also mentions instances of Kejriwal consuming insufficient calories, which the LG believes has led to weight loss. It urges that Kejriwal follow the diet and insulin regime strictly to manage his diabetes and to establish clear protocols for monitoring his blood sugar levels.
In response, AAP leader Sanjay Singh has criticized the LG’s statements, accusing him of being part of a BJP-led conspiracy to undermine Kejriwal’s health. Singh contends that the LG’s comments are misleading and reflect a lack of understanding of diabetes management. He stated, “What kind of joke are you making LG Sir? Would a man reduce his sugar levels at night? Which is very dangerous. LG Sir, if you do not know about the disease, then you should not write such a letter. God forbid such a time ever comes to you.”