Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi chief minister granted bail after five months in jail
Bail granted on 'technical grounds'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by a court in India after five months in jail.
Kejriwal was arrested in December 2018 on charges of sedition and inciting violence.
The court granted bail on "technical grounds", saying that the charges against Kejriwal were not specific enough.
Kejriwal's arrest sparked protests
Kejriwal's arrest sparked protests across India.
Supporters of the chief minister said that the charges against him were politically motivated.
The Indian government denied these claims.
Kejriwal to return to work
Kejriwal is expected to return to work as chief minister of Delhi.
He has said that he will continue to fight the charges against him.
The Indian government has said that it will continue to investigate the charges against Kejriwal.
Conclusion
The granting of bail to Arvind Kejriwal is a significant development in Indian politics.
It is likely to lead to renewed protests from Kejriwal's supporters.
It is also likely to put pressure on the Indian government to drop the charges against Kejriwal.
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