Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, held his first roadshow for the Lok Sabha election campaign after being released from jail. During the roadshow, he claimed that his insulin was stopped for 15 days while in custody.
However, a report from Tihar Jail contradicts Kejriwal’s statement, stating that he was not denied insulin as alleged by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
According to the Tihar Jail report, Kejriwal, who has Type-2 diabetes, was actually on an insulin-reversal program advised by a doctor from Telangana. The report reveals that Kejriwal had voluntarily stopped taking insulin much before his arrest3. During his medical check-ups in Tihar Jail, Kejriwal informed doctors that he had ceased insulin intake a few months prior, allegedly based on the advice of the Telangana doctor3.The report also cites the Medico Legal Case (MLC) report from RML Hospital, which indicates that Kejriwal was neither advised any insulin nor was any requirement of insulin indicated3. This contradicts the AAP’s claim that Kejriwal’s sugar level reached 320 in jail and he was given insulin4.The discrepancy between Kejriwal’s claims and the Tihar Jail report raises questions about the accuracy of his statements regarding his insulin treatment during incarceration. The report’s findings suggest that Kejriwal’s insulin regimen was part of a planned medical program rather than a denial of necessary medical care3.This situation underscores the importance of verifying claims made by public figures, especially in sensitive matters like health care, to ensure accurate information is communicated to the public. It also highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the handling of medical cases involving high-profile individuals in custody.