In an exclusive interview, social activist Anna Hazare discussed why Arvind Kejriwal lost the Delhi elections. He pointed to the controversy surrounding the liquor policy and the 'Sheesh Mahal' issue, which negatively affected Kejriwal’s reputation. Hazare emphasized that these issues hurt the former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, putting him on the defensive. He suggested that such controversies played a major role in the loss, as they distracted from the party’s core message and caused public mistrust. Hazare's comments shed light on key factors behind Kejriwal's defeat in the elections.

On Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, Anna Hazare, who spearheaded the Lokpal movement in the early 2010s along with Arvind Kejriwal, said the Delhi chief minister was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate because of his own deeds. On ED arresting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Social activist Anna Hazare said, "I am very upset that Arvind Kejriwal, who used to work with me, raise his voice against liquor, is now making liquor policies. His arrest is because of his own deeds…”.