The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today made serious allegations against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he was intentionally consuming mangoes, sweets, and sugary tea to elevate his blood sugar levels, purportedly in a bid to secure bail on medical grounds.

During proceedings in a Delhi court, ED counsel Zoheb Hossain contended that Kejriwal's diet, disguised as home-cooked food, was meticulously designed to spike his blood sugar levels. The court, in response, instructed Tihar Jail authorities to furnish details of Kejriwal's dietary regimen.

Highlighting the investigative findings, Hossain informed the court that the probe agency gleaned insights into Kejriwal's dietary preferences following inquiries made to Tihar Jail authorities regarding his diet and medication regimen.

In defence, advocate Vivek Jain, representing Kejriwal, rebuffed ED's claims as a media spectacle, subsequently withdrawing his plea for medical check-ups and remote consultations, citing intention to file an improved petition. Jain underscored the fluctuating nature of Kejriwal's blood sugar levels.

Currently under judicial custody at Tihar jail over money laundering allegations linked to the Delhi Liquor Policy case, Kejriwal's legal battle persists. Despite challenges in the Delhi High Court and subsequent extension of judicial custody, Kejriwal has sought reprieve in the Supreme Court.