PTI

New Delhi, June 1

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday stated Satyendar Jain, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, ought to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan for giving the ‘mohalla clinics’ mannequin that treats individuals freed from price.

Kejriwal defended Jain as a “hardcore honest and patriot” one who was being framed in a “false case” and hoped the minister will come out clear after the ED probe.

“The nation ought to be proud him as he gave the mannequin of Mohalla Clinic which can be being visited by individuals from the world, together with (ex) Secretary General of the UN. He gave a well being mannequin that treats individuals freed from price.

“I think, he should be given top awards like the Padma Bhushan or Padma Vibhushan,” Kejriwal informed reporters right here.

Noting that the CBI gave clear chit to Jain, the Delhi CM stated now the ED may conduct its probe and the minister will come out clear.

Jain holds varied portfolios, together with Health, Power and Home, within the Arvind Kejriwal authorities.

Jain was on Tuesday despatched to Enforcement Directorate’s custody until June 9 in a cash laundering case by a court docket right here which famous that his interrogation was required to unearth the alleged bigger conspiracy.

The ED had on Monday arrested the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief below the felony sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Asserting that the fees levelled in opposition to Jain have been “completely false”, Kejriwal had earlier stated he himself would have taken motion in opposition to the minister if there was even one p.c reality within the prices in opposition to him.

Senior AAP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had alleged that Jain was arrested as a result of he was made incharge of AAP in Himachal Pradesh the place BJP was fearing defeat within the upcoming elections.