Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday that he has concluded his 10-day Vipassana meditation session in Hoshiarpur district and has returned to the capital.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was present in the city to receive Kejriwal, and a helicopter was prepared at the Police Recruits Training Centre, Jahan Khelan, for their journey to Adampur airport. However, due to dense fog disrupting their schedule, both Chief Ministers departed by road around noon.
Kejriwal is set to face a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 3 in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case.
The AAP supremo had been at the Dhamma Dhaja Vipassana Centre (DDVC) in Anandgarh, around 11 kilometers from Hoshiarpur, since December 20. Kejriwal expressed his experience in a post, stating, “Returned today after 10 days of Vipassana meditation. This sadhana gives immense peace. From today onwards, we will again start serving the public with new energy. Good luck to all.”
Before leaving the meditation center, Gautam Lal, trustee of DDVC, honored Kejriwal and presented him with a set of books. This marked Kejriwal’s first time practicing Vipassana in Punjab, having previously visited Jaipur, Nagpur, Dharamkot, and Bengaluru for the practice.
Vipassana, an ancient Indian meditation method, required Kejriwal to adhere to the center’s regulations, including abstaining from mobile phones, internet, television, and newspapers. The daily routine started at 4 am and concluded at 9:30 pm, with simple meals served and no food permitted after midday.
