‘Jailed’ Arvind Kejriwal portrait grabs attention in video message delivered by wife

Jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s message from prison was read out by his wife Sunita, who requested AAP leaders to visit their constituencies every day. But this message also featured the Delhi CM himself. A portrait of him behind bars was put in the backdrop, along with the customary photos of Bhagat Singh and Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Arvind Kejriwal's photo behind bars is also featured on AAP's social media handles which say that the Delhi CM is PM Modi's 'biggest fear.'

Kejriwal, the first sitting chief minister to be lodged at Asia's largest jail, is placed in a 14x8 feet room located in general ward number 3 of jail number 2 of Tihar.

According to jail sources, for the most part of the day, Kejriwal reads books and does yoga and meditation twice every day.

A jail official said Kejriwal can also read the books available in the library for the inmates. But as of now, he hasn't asked for any other books, he said.

While the chief minister has been provided a TV with 20 channels in his cell, the sources said, he is not very fond of watching it.

A table and a chair along with an electric kettle have been provided to him as directed by the court, the source told PTI.

He has also been given a broom, a bucket and a piece of cloth -- provided to all inmates as per the jail manual -- for cleaning his cell, they said.

The Tihar officials can keep a watch on him 24 hours with two CCTV cameras installed in the cell. A small space outside his cell, which is called a lobby, is where he can stretch and walk, officials said.

Due to security reasons, Kejriwal is not allowed to meet other inmates. A quick reaction team comprising Central Reserve Police Force and Tamil Nadu Special Police personnel is deployed round the clock outside his ward.

(With PTI input)

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