New Delhi, 27 February (H.S.):

Moments after Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and all 23 accused in the excise policy scam, Kejriwal grew emotional addressing reporters, proclaiming truth has triumphed.

I'm not corrupt—the court affirms Kejriwal and Sisodia's integrity, he declared. Sisodia echoed pride in the Constitution and Ambedkar, reiterating truth's victory anew.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann posted on X: Truth always prevails. Court exposes reality in Kejriwal-Sisodia liquor case acquittal—all truths will surface in time.AAP MP Sanjay Singh decried a dangerous conspirator atop national power maligning leaders via fabricated charges.

Kejriwal's wife Sunita thanked supporters, lamenting power-hungry foes' smears amid her husband's honest life devoted to India's progress.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar