In a dramatic turn of events, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The arrest follows a series of questioning sessions and searches conducted at Kejriwal’s residence by the ED team.
This development transpired shortly after the Delhi High Court’s decision to reject Kejriwal’s plea for interim relief from coercive action regarding the summonses issued to him in the Delhi excise policy case. Kejriwal had filed a petition challenging the summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate.
The ED’s move to arrest the sitting Chief Minister has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation, with AAP leaders rallying in support of Kejriwal. They have alleged a “political conspiracy” behind the arrest.
In response to Kejriwal’s arrest, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the action, denouncing it as “wrong and unconstitutional.” She emphasized that targeting a Chief Minister in such a manner, especially amidst election season, reflects poorly on the integrity of politics and government leadership.
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest marks a historic moment as he becomes the first sitting Chief Minister to be arrested, underscoring the intensity of the legal and political battle surrounding the Delhi liquor policy case.