Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat termed the recent judgment of the Hon’ble Court in the excise policy case as a victory of truth and democratic values. He said that the acquittal of AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and other accused has proved that the allegations levelled against them were false and baseless.

Mr. Bhagat stated that the court’s decision has further strengthened the faith of the common people in the judiciary and reaffirmed that ultimately truth and justice prevail. He said several attempts were made to tarnish the image of a democratically elected leadership, but the truth has now emerged through due judicial process.

Describing Mr. Arvind Kejriwal as a committed and visionary leader, Mr. Bhagat said that despite political challenges, he has remained dedicated to transparent governance and public welfare. He added that the Hon’ble Court’s decision will further reinforce democratic traditions in the country and highlight the importance of truth and justice.

Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Singh Pannu said that the Delhi court’s historic decision to discharge Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the alleged liquor scam case has completely demolished what he termed a politically motivated conspiracy.

Pannu said that the court found the case itself unfit to proceed. “There was no recovery, no cash, no document, no evidence whatsoever that could sustain a trial. The court, in its detailed order, made it clear that a case without foundation cannot continue,” he said.

He stated that the Aam Aadmi Party was founded on the pillars of education and healthcare, and that transformative initiatives such as Mohalla Clinics and government school reforms in Delhi earned global recognition. Similar reforms, he said, are now visible in Punjab, where new clinics and historic academic achievements by government school students reflect real change on the ground.

Pannu alleged that unable to match AAP’s governance and integrity, political opponents fabricated the so-called ₹100 crore scam narrative. “Where is the ₹100 crore? What scam?” he asked, adding that months spent in jail by Kejriwal, Sisodia and others can never be returned.

He thanked the judiciary and paid tribute to B. R. Ambedkar for framing a Constitution that safeguards justice. Calling the verdict a victory for honest politics, Pannu said it has strengthened faith in the courts and will further deepen AAP’s roots across the country. “We were proud of our leaders yesterday, we are proud today, and we will remain proud,” he asserted.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that the recent judgment of the Court in the excise policy case marks a powerful reaffirmation of constitutional morality and the rule of law. He stated that the discharge of cases against all 23 accused, including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, unequivocally demonstrates that the allegations amplified in the political arena failed to withstand judicial scrutiny.

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan noted, “When the name of a democratically elected Chief Minister is invoked without substantive evidence, and investigative agencies are unable to establish even a prima facie case, it raises profound concerns about institutional propriety and due process. The Court’s direction for departmental action against the Investigating Officer further underscores the primacy of accountability within our constitutional framework.”

Highlighting the broader political and moral implications of the verdict, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said, “Arvind Kejriwal emerges not merely acquitted, but vindicated. A leader shaped by grassroots conviction, he has consistently embodied the aspirations of the common citizen. A modern-day visionary, he represents governance for the people, by the people, rooted in transparency, public service, and participatory democracy.”

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said, “This verdict reinforces the perception that he was subjected to vendetta politics, yet it also affirms a larger truth: in a constitutional democracy, truth prevails over coercion, and integrity withstands intimidation. Arvind Kejriwal’s journey through adversity reflects resilience, moral courage, and unwavering commitment to the people he serves. Ultimately, democracy is strengthened when justice prevails, and this judgment stands as a testament to that enduring principle.”

Welcoming the Delhi court’s decision acquitting Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the alleged liquor scam case, Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian launched a sharp attack on the opposition. Mundian said that today is a historic day for democracy, as the court’s verdict has proved that the entire case fabricated against the Aam Aadmi Party was driven solely by political vendetta and was nothing but a “blatant lie.”

Taking the opposition to task, Mundian said that those who until yesterday were sitting on television panels mocking AAP’s “staunch honesty” should now apologise to the nation. He made it clear that Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia had initiated an education revolution to transform the future of Delhi’s children, and to stop that work they were kept behind bars for months. In a pointed remark, he said, “Truth may be delayed, but it cannot be defeated,” and added that this verdict has delivered a resounding slap to the BJP leaders.

Expressing deep faith and gratitude over this major legal victory, Hardeep Singh Mundian thanked the Almighty Guru Sahib. Becoming emotional, he said, “I offer my countless thanks to Guru Sahib, by whose grace truth has prevailed today. Guru Sahib has always given us the courage to fight against injustice and falsehood, and with His blessings, the innocent leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party have received justice. This victory is not just ours, but the victory of the prayers and faith of crores of people across the country.”

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the acquittal of Aam Aadmi Party’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, senior leader Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak, Satyendar Jain, and others in the alleged Delhi liquor scam case has completely exposed politically motivated conspiracy of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Reacting to the Delhi court’s decision granting them a clean chit in the liquor scam case, Cheema said the verdict has made it clear before the entire nation that the case was fabricated through the misuse of central agencies in an attempt to defame and politically eliminate the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party.

“The judge’s decision itself reveals the extent of the conspiracy that the BJP orchestrated against the Aam Aadmi Party. Through the misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), an attempt was made to put a question mark on AAP’s honesty. Today, it has become clear before the people in the country how these agencies were misused for political purposes,” Cheema said.

He recalled that AAP was born out of a nationwide movement against corruption and was founded by leaders who dedicated their lives to clean politics. “Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak, Satyendar Jain, these are the leaders who laid the foundation of the Aam Aadmi Party and expanded it across the country. Today, we are in government and opposition in multiple states because of their commitment and sacrifice.”

Cheema emphasized that the verdict is also a victory of the Constitution drafted by B. R. Ambedkar. “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who rose from poverty to frame the Constitution of India, ensured equality, protection of personal liberty, and fundamental rights for every citizen. If you read the Constitution closely, you understand how deeply it safeguards individual freedom. Today, the Delhi court’s verdict proves that the Constitution stands above all,” he said.

Cheema, who practiced law himself, said that this case will be remembered in the country’s legal history. “In the history of this country, this is a case where the BJP’s CBI has been completely exposed. There was no evidence, yet a so-called scam was manufactured. The BJP and the Union Home Minister must answer for this game that was played against Babasaheb Ambedkar’s law.”

He thanked the judiciary, saying, “Courts always stand for justice and truth. Under the Constitution, every citizen has the right to live with dignity, take part in politics and serve people. Today’s verdict reaffirms that principle.”

Cheema accused the BJP of attempting to weaken democracy by misusing constitutional provisions. “The Constitution does not belong to the BJP or to any single party. It belongs to Babasaheb Ambedkar and to 140 crore Indians. It was created to ensure that people can live with dignity and receive quality education. But the BJP cannot digest the fact that Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are delivering quality education to the poor.”

He added that the BJP is uncomfortable with government school students gaining admission into premier institutions like IITs, with poor families receiving quality healthcare, and with efforts to eliminate corruption and drug abuse in Delhi and Punjab.

“That is why they tried to break the Aam Aadmi Party. But today, lakhs of people across the country who believe in the Constitution are celebrating. Truth has prevailed.”

Cheema expressed gratitude to AAP workers for standing firmly with the party during difficult times and continuing to expose the BJP’s actions.

He concluded by stating that while both the Congress and the BJP have used Dr. Ambedkar’s name for political gain, it is the Aam Aadmi Party that has carried forward his ideology in practice.

“This verdict is a victory of truth. Today, millions of people in the country have understood that the BJP relies on falsehood, but the Constitution and justice ultimately prevail,” Cheema said.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Aman Arora on Friday addressed an important press conference and said that “truth may be delayed, but it can never be defeated.” He asserted that the acquittal of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, senior leader Manish Sisodia, and other party colleagues in the so-called liquor scam case is not just a victory for AAP but a victory of truth and justice.

Arora said that it proves that Justice can be delayed, but you cannot kill the truth. Today, the court has exposed the bundle of lies that was fabricated by the BJP-led central government through its agencies. He was joined by AAP Ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Hardeep Singh Mundian.

Arora stated that the special court has completely rejected the baseless and fabricated conspiracy created by the BJP to politically destroy Arvind Kejriwal. “For nearly six months, a sitting Chief Minister was dragged from his home and put behind bars. Manish Sisodia was kept in jail for nearly two years. All this was done only to defame them, to crush their political existence, and to destroy their growing popularity,” said Arora.

Arora said the court not only acquitted and discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others with honour, but also made strong observations against the investigating agencies. He said, “The court clearly observed that there was no prima facie case. The prosecution theory was nothing more than mere conjecture. The CBI tried to construct a narrative of conspiracy, but there was absolutely no substance.”

He added that the court even indicated that departmental inquiry should be initiated against officers who built and executed this conspiracy. Calling it unprecedented, Arora said, “For the first time in the country’s history, a sitting Chief Minister like Arvind Kejriwal was targeted only because the BJP was afraid of his honesty and popularity. He was framed in a false case just to eliminate him politically.”

Arora directly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding a public apology. He said, “Narendra Modi and Amit Shah owe an apology to the people of this country. They must apologise for this conspiracy that was hatched to end the political career of Arvind Kejriwal. Such low-level politics has never made anyone great. A leader becomes big by drawing a longer line through development and public service, not by trapping political opponents in false cases.”

Arora said, “This is not just Arvind Kejriwal’s victory, not just Manish Sisodia’s victory, not just Aam Aadmi Party’s victory, this is the victory of truth. God has delivered justice. Truth can never be destroyed.”

Aman Arora reiterated that the BJP must seek forgiveness from the nation for misusing central agencies for political vendetta and attempting to malign leaders who brought an education revolution in the country.

The AAP Punjab President concluded by urging the central government to focus on governance and development rather than vendetta politics. “Instead of trying to finish political opponents through false cases, the BJP should work for the development of the country and address the real issues of the common people,” he said.