. RAJKOT: Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed he was denied permission to meet the jailed farmers and party workers in Rajkot and accused the Gujarat government of being “more oppressive” than the British.Kejriwal said he had sought prior permission to meet the jailed farmers.Police had arrested 88 farmers and AAP leaders for staging protests in Haddad village of Botad district in October. Of them, 46 are still behind bars. ‘China…Trump…Economy’: Kharge Hits Out At PM Modi, Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha “I was not allowed to meet farmers and farmer leaders at the Rajkot Jail. Can there be any greater tyranny? Am I a terrorist or a criminal? The jailed individuals are farmers. They are citizens of our country. They are not criminals,” Kejriwal told a press conference.He said even the companions of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh were not prevented from meeting him in jail.”Our freedom fighters wouldn’t have imagined that a government (post-Independence) would be formed which would be worse, more cruel, and more oppressive than the British,” the former Delhi chief minister said.Kejriwal, who was on a visit to Gujarat, claimed that authorities didn’t provide drinking water and food to farmers for 24 hours after they were arrested.”Farmers are suffering. Their families told me that they were beaten up in custody. Does the BJP want to break their morale? Fear God. Even Ravan and Kans used to be very arrogant. Yesterday, I met families (of farmers). I salute them for coming to meet me notwithstanding pressure from the BJP,” he said.The AAP leader accused the Gujarat government of failing to control the drug menace, which he said is destroying families in the state.”To prevent the children (who suffer due to exam question paper leaks) from raising their voices, drugs are being sold throughout Gujarat, and every family is being ruined by this government. These are their (BJP’s) last days… After 30 years, the time has come to put an end to their reign,” he said.He reiterated that AAP is the third alternative to the BJP and Congress, “which are in cahoots”.”AAP is the only hope, and I want to tell the people that you have to save Gujarat. This game of filing false FIRs the BJP is playing… I have also been to jail, and they might put you in jail, too. The day the government changes, within 24 hours, all false FIRs will be withdrawn, and the ministers who have harassed people of Gujarat will be put behind bars,” Kejriwal added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Vote Chori Is The Biggest Anti-National Act’: Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP In Lok Sabha’China…Trump…Economy’: Kharge Hits Out At PM Modi, Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha‘BJP Insulting Gandhi, Patel, Tagore’: Kharge Slams Amit Shah Over Vande Mataram & Nehru Claims’No Link To Bengal’: Amit Shah’s Fiery Speech on Vande Mataram, Blames Nehru, Indira of SabotageBJP’S Sanjay Jaiswal Thanks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Vote Chori’ Charge, Claims It Boosted NDA’S Bihar WinWhy India’s New Right To Disconnect Bill Could Transform Work Culture, Protect Millions From Burnout’BLOs Are Dying, Shut Down SIR’: Manish Tewari’s Charge Triggers Showdown Over Election ReformsAs IndiGo Spirals Into Crisis, PM Modi Stresses Rules Must Ease Citizens’ Lives, Not Burden Them‘Daily Struggle To Survive’: Lawyer Exposes Grim Reality For Air India Crash FamiliesPM Modi’s Wish For Khaleda Zia’s Recovery Earns BNP Praise, Marking A Rare Diplomatic Shift In Dhaka123Photostories5 fruits that can boost collagen in your skinLesser-known facts about ‘Dhurandhar’ star Akshaye Khanna: the actor who almost married Karisma Kapoor and remained single at 5010 best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in India for those who want to avoid crowdsBirch by Romeo Lane torn down: Photos of Luthra brothers’ demolished Goa nightclub8 healthy desi dishes that should be part of daily winter meals5 tips that can help you poop better before going to workShe Travels: 10 wildlife safaris every woman should experience with her girl gang (India edition)From teeth to tone: What people spot about you in the first 5 secondsNutrition fact of the day: Egg yolk contains rare brain nutrients7-day high-fiber, nutrient-dense vegetarian diet plan for diabetes123Hot PicksCandace OwensCharlie KirkWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJalen HurtsDonald TrumpJEE Main New RecommendationsMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthAlix EarleRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCandace OwensTop US Colleges Co-OpProgramsF-1 students US
RAJKOT: Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday claimed he was denied permission to meet the jailed farmers and party workers in Rajkot and accused the Gujarat government of being “more oppressive” than the British.Kejriwal said he had sought prior permission to meet the jailed farmers.Police had arrested 88 farmers and AAP leaders for staging protests in Haddad village of Botad district in October. Of them, 46 are still behind bars.
“I was not allowed to meet farmers and farmer leaders at the Rajkot Jail. Can there be any greater tyranny? Am I a terrorist or a criminal? The jailed individuals are farmers. They are citizens of our country. They are not criminals,” Kejriwal told a press conference.He said even the companions of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh were not prevented from meeting him in jail.“Our freedom fighters wouldn’t have imagined that a government (post-Independence) would be formed which would be worse, more cruel, and more oppressive than the British,” the former Delhi chief minister said.Kejriwal, who was on a visit to Gujarat, claimed that authorities didn’t provide drinking water and food to farmers for 24 hours after they were arrested.“Farmers are suffering. Their families told me that they were beaten up in custody. Does the BJP want to break their morale? Fear God. Even Ravan and Kans used to be very arrogant. Yesterday, I met families (of farmers). I salute them for coming to meet me notwithstanding pressure from the BJP,” he said.The AAP leader accused the Gujarat government of failing to control the drug menace, which he said is destroying families in the state.“To prevent the children (who suffer due to exam question paper leaks) from raising their voices, drugs are being sold throughout Gujarat, and every family is being ruined by this government. These are their (BJP’s) last days… After 30 years, the time has come to put an end to their reign,” he said.He reiterated that AAP is the third alternative to the BJP and Congress, “which are in cahoots”.“AAP is the only hope, and I want to tell the people that you have to save Gujarat. This game of filing false FIRs the BJP is playing… I have also been to jail, and they might put you in jail, too. The day the government changes, within 24 hours, all false FIRs will be withdrawn, and the ministers who have harassed people of Gujarat will be put behind bars,” Kejriwal added.
