Arvind Kejriwal's diet in Tihar Jail, April 2024

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, recently found himself in the spotlight for a reason far from governance — his time in jail. Amid the tangles of legal proceedings, court hearings and the media trials, an unexpected facet has captured public and media attention: his diet chart at Tihar jail.

Currently, there's buzz around his dietary habits because of a claim by the Enforcement Directorate. They suggest that Kejriwal, known to be diabetic, is intentionally increasing his blood glucose levels by consuming mangoes and other sugars. The speculation is that this could be a strategy to secure bail on medical grounds. A curious twist indeed, but it raises questions about his health management while incarcerated.

Arvind Kejriwal's diet in Tihar jail

Now, let's sink our teeth into the dietary details revealed. The menu, spanning from breakfast to dinner, paints a picture of a well-structured but modest diet. It's heavy on fruits and vegetables. However, given Kejriwal's diabetic condition, his lack of activity in jail, high-sugar consumption stands out as an anomaly.

For breakfast, items like eggs and bananas suggest a balance of protein and carbohydrates. But from a nutritional standpoint, the amount of protein appears to be on the lower side, especially for someone of his responsibilities and stress levels.

Lunch and dinner feature a rotation of Indian staples such as roti, sabzi (vegetable curry), dal (lentils), and salad. It looks like a standard Indian meal, but again, the quantity and quality of protein could be a concern, as it's crucial for maintaining muscle mass and overall health.

The calorific values of the meals are challenging to pin down without precise portion sizes, but a rough estimate would place each meal at around 500–700 calories, totalling to an intake that might barely meet his daily energy requirements. This is especially considering the mental strain and lack of physical activity that comes with being confined.

In sum, while Kejriwal's diet is primarily plant-based and includes vital food groups, the portion sizes, and specific choices raise eyebrows, especially in light of his medical condition. It's a diet that seems to walk the tightrope between necessity and adequacy, made all the more delicate by the constraints of his current environment.

As readers follow this developing story, one can't help but wonder about the fine line between health management and legal strategy in this complex scenario. The ongoing discussion around Arvind Kejriwal's diet not only sheds light on his personal struggle with diabetes but also prompts a broader conversation on the health rights and care of individuals in judicial custody.

Here is his diet chart:

There's also a video of the lawyers highlighting this issue published by ANI on X.

#WATCH | Delhi: After hearing on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail application, ED's Special Counsel Zoheb Hossain says "Diet chart has been placed before the court. The diet chart had mangoes and sweets, we have placed this before the court. He was particularly consuming sweet… pic.twitter.com/gtLj7cjVDM

— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024