Arvind Kejriwal found himself in another controversy shortly after being released on interim bail from Tihar jail to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. Initial reports indicated that on Monday morning, the Delhi Police received a call from Kejriwal's residence alleging that Swati Maliwal was assaulted there. Subsequently, Maliwal visited the Civil Lines police station but left without filing a complaint.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh admitted on Tuesday that Arvind Kejriwal’s private secretary, Bibhav Kumar, "misbehaved" with Swati Maliwal while she was waiting to meet the CM. Singh added that the chief minister has "taken note of the incident and has asked for strict action."
Several BJP leaders protested near Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence on Wednesday against the alleged "misbehaviour" with Swati Maliwal at his residence.
Despite AAP's admission of the alleged misbehaviour with Maliwal, Kejriwal's PA Bibhav Kumar was spotted at the Lucknow airport accompanying the Delhi CM.
The National Commission for Women has summoned Bibhav Kumar for Friday at 11 am, taking suo moto cognizance of a media report titled "Ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal accuses Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary of assaulting her." The Commission issued a notice, stating that failure to comply could result in further actions as deemed necessary by them.
This incident has stirred controversy and speculation, as Kumar, a key figure in the Chief Minister's office, faces serious allegations from a prominent public figure like Maliwal. However, police have not yet received a formal complaint.
