A Haryana court has summoned Arvind Kejriwal following allegations that his remarks about the Yamuna River being “poisoned” incited public panic.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate in Sonipat issued a notice requiring Kejriwal to appear in person on February 17. The case stems from a complaint filed by the State Disaster Management Authority under Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act, which deals with spreading misinformation during emergencies.
The controversy erupted after a video clip surfaced in which Kejriwal accused the Haryana government of contaminating the Yamuna. His claim reportedly led to protests, with local villagers demanding answers from authorities. Officials assured the crowd that the allegation was baseless and that no such incident had occurred.
The complaint argues that Kejriwal’s statements were made deliberately, fueling unnecessary fear. In addition to the Disaster Management Act charge, he also faces potential prosecution under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for public mischief and defamation.