Amid AAP’s jubilation over Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia’s clearance in the Delhi liquor policy CBI case, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju offered a sobering take from Dharamshala. ‘Higher courts are there to mend lower court flaws,’ he told media, framing the verdict as provisional at best.
The Saturday interaction highlighted systemic checks: ‘Routine stuff—if trial courts err on facts or law, appeals restore balance.’ Rijiju’s insight, rooted in his ministerial experience, foreshadows rigorous scrutiny ahead, potentially upending the acquittal.
He briefly addressed the AI summit Youth Congress flare-up. ‘Limited info post my home ministry stint, but conspiracy angles are surfacing. Sort it out promptly,’ Rijiju suggested, keeping focus on resolution.
Pivoting to purpose of his trip, Rijiju celebrated Himachal’s charm. ‘This hill state captivates me; regular pitstops here. Advancing Chamba initiatives after Lahaul-Spiti, all ministry-driven for real impact,’ he detailed. These projects promise enhanced livelihoods through better connectivity and facilities.
Rijiju’s multifaceted remarks—from judicial faith to regional development—position him as a steady voice. The excise case, far from over, teeters on appeal outcomes that could reshape Delhi’s power dynamics and AAP’s anti-corruption stance.