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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files response in SC in liquor policy case, calls arrest 'illegal'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files response in SC in liquor policy case, calls arrest 'illegal'

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday (Apr 27) targeted the Centre as he filed his response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) affidavit in the Supreme Court, stating that his arrest in the liquor policy case is illegal. He called the arrest an "unprecedented assault" on the democracy.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo further noted that there were no proof or material evidence that the AAP received funds or advanced kickbacks from the South group.

"Not a single rupee was traced back to the AAP, and the allegations put forth in this regard are devoid of any tangible evidence, rendering them vague, baseless without any corroboration," Kejriwal's affidavit read.

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Targeting the centre, the Delhi chief minister told India's top court that the ongoing case of money launderingis a "classic" example of how the government misuses probe agencies such as ED.

ED has already filed an affidavit opposing Kejriwal's plea, which challenged his arrest by theagency on March 21. He is currently in judicial custody.

Kejriwal also alleged in the affidavit that the ED "illegally" arrested him just days after the General Elections were notified and the Model Code of Conduct was put in place.

Kejriwal said, "During an election cycle when political activity is at its highest, the Petitioner's illegal arrest has caused grave prejudice to the Petitioner's political party, and will provide the ruling party at the Centre an unjust upper hand in the ongoing elections."

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Arvind Kejriwal's health

A five-member medical board, which was set up on Delhi High Court's instruction, advised Kejriwal to maintain his insulin dosage of two units while in prison, local media reported citing sources. The medical board confirmed that Kejriwal's health was "completely okay".

"The board asked Arvind Kejriwal to continue the same medicines that he was already taking. Kejriwal was asked to continue the dose of two units of insulin in jail", officials said as quoted in reports.

(With inputs from agencies)