New Delhi, Mar 4 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal celebrated Holi with party workers at a Holi Milan Samaroh held at the residence of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
The party described the occasion as a celebration of what it called “kattar imaandari” following recent legal developments in the alleged excise policy case in its favour.
According to AAP, senior leaders and workers gathered at Sisodia’s residence, exchanged greetings and applied colours. In statements issued to the media, Kejriwal alleged that a “big injustice” had been done to the party and its leadership in the past and claimed that court proceedings have now established their innocence. He said the party’s strength lies in honesty and the trust of the people.
Kejriwal also criticised the BJP over the decision to keep liquor shops open in Delhi on Holi, stating that in previous years such outlets remained closed on major festivals. He alleged that opening the shops on the occasion was inappropriate.
Sisodia, who is also AAP’s Punjab in-charge, said this year’s Holi symbolised a new phase for the party. He described the celebration as reflecting resilience after what he termed a prolonged political and legal battle.
Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj said party workers had not celebrated Holi in a similar manner over the past three years, citing the arrests of Sisodia in 2023 and Kejriwal in 2024 in connection with the excise policy case.
He alleged that the accusations levelled against AAP leaders were politically motivated and maintained that the party leadership has been vindicated.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi also extended Holi greetings through posts on social media platform X, reiterating the party’s position that it had faced conspiracies but retained public trust.
