New Delhi : chief minister of delhi Arvind KejriwalThe accused, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him to judicial custody in an excise policy case, spends most of his time meditating, reading books and doing yoga in his cell, sources said. revealed on Thursday.
Kejriwal, the first sitting chief minister to be incarcerated in Asia’s largest prison, is housed in a 14-by-8-foot room in the third general ward of Tihar’s second prison. Prison officials said Kejriwal spends most of his day reading books and practices yoga and meditation twice a day.
Among the books offered to him are the Hindu epics “Ramayana” and “Mahabharata” and “How a Prime Minister Makes Decisions.” “He is often seen reading these books and writing something while sitting on a chair in his cell,” the source said.
Officials say the prime minister’s cell is equipped with a 20-channel TV, but he does not like to watch much TV. Officials said tables, chairs and electric kettles were provided as per the court’s instructions. They were also given brooms, buckets and rags to clean their cells, which are provided to all inmates according to the prison manual.
Kejriwal on Thursday filed a petition in a city court seeking more time with a lawyer to prepare for pending cases in several parts of the country. Mr. Kejriwal filed the application arguing that the twice weekly meetings allowed by the court are not sufficient as he is facing multiple cases in different states and needs more time for consultation. Moved.
Tihar authorities can monitor him 24 hours a day through two surveillance cameras installed inside the cell. Officials said there is a small space outside the cell called a lobby where people can stretch and walk. For security reasons, Kejriwal is prohibited from meeting other inmates. A rapid response team comprising Central Reserve Police and Tamil Nadu Special Police personnel has been deployed outside the ward round the clock.
