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Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia convened a pivotal meeting with all AAP MLAs in a significant development for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi assembly elections. The meeting, held on August 12, 2024, marks Sisodia’s first major political engagement since his release from Tihar Jail on August 9, 2024. His release followed a Supreme Court decision granting him bail in the high-profile Delhi excise policy case, ending a 17-month detention.
The gathering included prominent AAP figures such as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, Member of Parliament Sandeep Pathak, Delhi Convenor Gopal Rai, and ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj, and Imran Hussain. The meeting focused on strategizing for the upcoming assembly elections and consolidating the party’s position in Delhi’s political landscape.
Sisodia’s detention, which began in February 2023, had been a major point of contention and debate. The Supreme Court’s recent bail decision provided a crucial relief for Sisodia and his supporters, marking a turning point in the politically charged case.
The assembly elections are seen as a critical test for the AAP, and Sisodia’s return to the forefront of party activities is expected to galvanize the party’s campaign efforts. The meeting highlighted the party’s readiness to intensify its electoral strategy and rally support in the run-up to the polls.