New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Friday welcomed the Rouse Avenue Court's acquittal of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2022 Delhi Excise Policy case.

Party leaders described the judgment as a vindication of truth and integrity, while criticising the central government's handling of the case.

Delhi AAP President Saurabh Bharadwaj said the court verdict vindicates honesty in the country, criticized the CBI as being under the government's influence, and called for strict action against officials who file false cases, vowing that his party would bring a law to punish such officers if elected.

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