'Truth triumphs' says Punjab CM Mann after Kejriwal gets bail

     Chandigarh, Jun 20 (PTI) "Truth triumphs", "tiger is back" and "justice can be delayed but not denied" -- this is how AAP leaders from Punjab reacted after a Delhi court granted bail to party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise case.
     A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged excise scam.
     Special Judge Niyay Bindu granted the relief to the AAP leader on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The court also declined the ED's request to stay the order for 48 hours.
     Reacting to the development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said "truth triumphs".
     "Faith in the court... Kejriwal ji gets bail... truth triumphs," said Mann in a post in Hindi on X.
     Punjab minister Aman Arora said, "Justice can be delayed but not denied... Despite all efforts of ED to keep Sh @ArvindKejriwal ji behind bars, Hon'ble Court grants bail. Congratulations to all. Satyamev Jayate."
     AAP MP from Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, said it is a huge victory for democracy.
     "Truth triumphs! Huge win for the people's champion. Our National convener Shri @ArvindKejriwal ji, as he has been granted bail in the politically motivated fabricated money laundering case. This is a huge win for democracy and a clear message against political vendetta politics.
     "This ruling not only reinforces the principles of justice but also sends a strong message about the resilience of our democratic institutions in India," said Kang.
     Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "No matter how many lies or false stories one say, truth will always triumph. Grateful to Hon'ble High Court for granting bail to @ArvindKejriwal Ji today. Every volunteer, voter and supporter of @AamAadmiParty is elated today."
     Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said, "Congratulations to ALL .Honourable CM Delhi @ArvindKejriwal got Bail. Faith in Judiciary got Reaffirmed."
     The Punjab unit of Aam Aadmi Party said despite objections by the Enforcement Directorate, the Delhi court granted bail to Kejriwal.
     "Truth shall prevail. Despite all objections from BJP's ED, the honorable court has granted bail to @ArvindKejriwal Ji. Tiger is back," said the party in a post on X.
     Another minister Harjot Singh Bains said the one who walks on the path of truth never loses as he was referring to Kejriwal.
     "Truth always wins, One who walks on the path of truth never loses. Satyamev Jayate. Arvind Kejriwal Zindabad."

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