From Power to Prison: Notable Chief Ministers Who Faced Jail Time

March 22, 2024

The Chief Minister of Delhi and the founder of the Aam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the alleged liquor policy scam.

Arvind Kejriwal

The former Chief Minister of Bihar and a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Yadav was jailed in various corruption cases, including the infamous Fodder Scam.

Lalu Prasad Yadav

The late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Jayalalithaa faced imprisonment in corruption cases.

J. Jayalalithaa

Another former Chief Minister of Bihar, Mishra was jailed in connection with the Fodder Scam, along with Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Jagannath Mishra

The former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Yediyurappa faced imprisonment in corruption cases but was later acquitted.

B. S. Yediyurappa