AAP Chief Questions IB Verification Calls Amid Rising Concerns

Arvind Kejriwal has spotlighted a growing controversy involving alleged phone checks by the Intelligence Bureau on AAP activists. Describing the trend as deeply troubling, the former Delhi CM said workers across states are being contacted for unexplained verification. After personally confirming an IB connection on one number, Kejriwal demanded to know the statutory provision that permits such outreach. The call was reportedly disconnected, and subsequent attempts have gone unanswered. Kejriwal framed the issue as a potential infringement on citizens’ rights to free movement and privacy. He called on the agency to clarify whether the number belongs to them and under what authority the calls are being made. The development has sparked fresh political discussion on the balance between security needs and democratic safeguards.