Sisodia's legacy and the long-term influence of his work were strongly brought to light by the occasion. As the momentum of the educational reforms he started is maintained, his release and the opening of the new school represent progress and hope. A lot of people find inspiration in Sisodia's story, which highlights the importance of education, the strength of truth, and his final release.
The entire nation rejoices today as the hero of Delhi's education revolution, Manish Sisodia, has been granted bail. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) August 9, 2024
Manish bhai was kept behind bars for 530 days. His crime being that he dreamt of giving a bright… pic.twitter.com/aVZF211XhW
Across the political range, there have been strong reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to the former Deputy Chief Minister. In its decision, the court specifically questioned why Sisodia had been in custody without being given a chance to defend himself, and it criticized the trial court and the Delhi High Court for turning down his previous bail requests. A person could not be discarded to spoil in jail without being given a fair trial, the justices underscored.
The AAP, the party of Sisodia, has eagerly hailed the Supreme Court's decision as a "victory of truth." Following the decision, party members and political supporters have expressed relief and support. Using social networking platform X (previously Twitter), AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha expressed his happiness, writing, "The entire country is happy today as Manish Sisodia, hero of Delhi's education revolution, got bail."
दिल्ली के पूर्व शिक्षा मंत्री मनीष सिसोदिया को आखिर कार बेल मिल ही गई।
— Rakhi sawant (@SAW_Rakhi1) August 9, 2024
17 महीने जेल में रहना मंजूर किया लेकिन भाजपा में जाना कुबूल नहीं किया।
यही है सच्चे देश भक्त झुकना नहीं समझा #ManishSisodia pic.twitter.com/wPWVP9odut
Sisodia has played a key role in the AAP government, especially when it comes to the reform of Delhi's educational system. Under his direction, the government carried out several ground-breaking programs, such as the reconstruction of public schools, the introduction of cutting-edge curricula like the Happiness Curriculum, and making considerable advancements in teacher preparation and infrastructure. These initiatives have received high praise and established new standards for India's public education system.
Many have questioned the independence of the legal system in response to Sisodia's arrest and extended detention without charge or trial. His release is celebrated by the AAP and its supporters as a victory of justice and truth, in addition to being considered a personal success.
531 days in jail
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) August 9, 2024
Manish Sisodia spent 17 months in jail without a conviction or substantial evidence to justify his arrest. Imagine losing your freedom, having your reputation destroyed, and your life put on hold for 17 months, only to be released without any acknowledgment of… pic.twitter.com/XOPVXzgGxc
With Manish Sisodia's release from prison, attention is now focused on his ongoing work and how this legal dispute will affect both his political career and the future of the AAP. His release represents determination, confidence, and the never-ending goal of justice for millions.