<p>The Delhi high court on Wednesday (March 27) denied&nbsp;interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate as the court only issued notices regarding Kejriwal's plea and posted the matter for further hearing on April 3.</p>

<p>A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice to the ED on Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking immediate release and declaring his arrest and remand as illegal and asked the agency to reply by April 2.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-india-slams-us-over-remarks-on-arvind-kejriwals-arrest-704744">India summons US diplomat over Washington's statement on Kejriwal's arrest</a></p>

<p>The High Court dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate AM Singhvi, who represented Kejriwal, contending that no response from the ED was necessary. Emphasising its obligation to impartially hear both parties in accordance with the principles of natural justice, the court asserted that the ED's reply is indispensable and pivotal for adjudicating the current case.</p>

<h2><strong>Allegations and legal actions</strong></h2>

<p>Previously, Kejriwal had approached the high court to annul all proceedings, including several summons, issued against him. He faces accusations of corruption and money laundering related to the formulation and implementation of Delhi's excise policy for 2021-22, subsequently revoked. Notably, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)&nbsp;leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are already under judicial custody in the same case.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/excise-police-case-what-are-the-options-available-for-arrested-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-702825">Also read |&nbsp;Excise policy case: What are the options available for arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal?</a></p>

<p>The ED's allegations assert that the accused collaborated with Kejriwal in devising the excise policy, which allegedly provided undue advantages to them in exchange for kickbacks to the AAP.</p>

<p>The arrest sparked political turmoil, with AAP leaders and supporters attempting to march towards the Prime Minister's residence. Meanwhile, the BJP staged counter-protests&nbsp; demanding Kejriwal's resignation.</p>

<p>Despite being in ED custody, Kejriwal issued directives to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to address medicine and diagnostic test shortages at mohalla clinics and hospitals in the city. This was the second directive issued by the chief minister while in ED custody.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-denies-urgent-listing-of-plea-filed-by-kejriwal-challenging-his-arrest-703601">Delhi High Court denies urgent listing of plea filed by Kejriwal challenging his arrest</a></p>

<p>Security measures have been intensified across the national capital, with police deployments around key locations. Approximately 100 people, including AAP leaders and Punjab minister Harjot Singh Bains, were detained during the protests, only to be later released. The BJP also staged protests near Delhi Secretariat, resulting in detentions and the use of water cannons by police to disperse the crowd.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Delhi high court on Wednesday (March 27) denied interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate as the court only issued notices regarding Kejriwal's plea and posted the matter for further hearing on April 3.

The Delhi high court on Wednesday (March 27) denied interim relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate as the court only issued notices regarding Kejriwal's plea and posted the matter for further hearing on April 3. A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice to the ED on Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking immediate release and declaring his arrest and remand as illegal and asked the agency to reply by April 2. Also read: India summons US diplomat over Washington's statement on Kejriwal's arrest The High Court dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate AM Singhvi, who represented Kejriwal, contending that no response from the ED was necessary. Emphasising its obligation to impartially hear both parties in accordance with the principles of natural justice, the court asserted that the ED's reply is indispensable and pivotal for adjudicating the current case. Allegations and legal actions Previously, Kejriwal had approached the high court to annul all proceedings, including several summons, issued against him. He faces accusations of corruption and money laundering related to the formulation and implementation of Delhi's excise policy for 2021-22, subsequently revoked. Notably, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are already under judicial custody in the same case. Also read | Excise policy case: What are the options available for arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal? The ED's allegations assert that the accused collaborated with Kejriwal in devising the excise policy, which allegedly provided undue advantages to them in exchange for kickbacks to the AAP. The arrest sparked political turmoil, with AAP leaders and supporters attempting to march towards the Prime Minister's residence. Meanwhile, the BJP staged counter-protests demanding Kejriwal's resignation. Despite being in ED custody, Kejriwal issued directives to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to address medicine and diagnostic test shortages at mohalla clinics and hospitals in the city. This was the second directive issued by the chief minister while in ED custody. Also Read: Delhi High Court denies urgent listing of plea filed by Kejriwal challenging his arrest Security measures have been intensified across the national capital, with police deployments around key locations. Approximately 100 people, including AAP leaders and Punjab minister Harjot Singh Bains, were detained during the protests, only to be later released. The BJP also staged protests near Delhi Secretariat, resulting in detentions and the use of water cannons by police to disperse the crowd. (With inputs from agencies)

No interim relief for Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi High Court, next hearing on April 3

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will be heard by the Delhi High Court. Kejriwal's petition has sought his immediate release from his arrest and the subsequent remand, calling it "illegal".

Delhi High Court hears Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest

India has launched a former complaint to the US over the State Department's latest remarks regarding the Delhi Chief Minister's arrest. Earlier today New Delhi summoned US' acting Deputy Chief of mission Gloria Berbena to the ministry of External Affairs. Watch to know more!

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: India slams US' remarks on Kejriwal's arrest

Delhi Assembly became a new protesting site for AAP MLAs. MLAs protested against CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Delhi Assembly adjourned as AAP MLAs protest

<p>India has lodged a strong demarche with the United States over the US State Department's recent comments concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. US Acting Deputy CdA Gloria Berbena was summoned by India's Ministry of External Affairs and handed over a strongly worded demarche. The summoning lasted for 45 minutes.</p>

<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said, "We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India."</p>

<p>"In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents. India’s legal processes are based on an independent judiciary which is committed to objective and timely outcomes. Casting aspersions on that is unwarranted," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the US State Department, in response to an inquiry from a news agency had said, "We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal."</p>

<p>This marked the second instance of a foreign government commenting on Kejriwal's arrest, following earlier comments from Germany.</p>

<p>Over the weekend, India had responded by summoning the German Deputy Chief of Mission and lodged a strong protest.</p>

<p>The MEA emphasised that such remarks amounted to interference in India's judicial process and undermined the independence of its judiciary.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The MEA, in its statement, said, "India is a vibrant and robust democracy with rule of law. As in all legal cases in the country, and elsewhere in the democratic world, law will take its own course in the instant matter. Biased assumptions made on this account are most unwarranted."</p>

<p>Earlier, the German foreign ministry had said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary &amp; basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, the German foreign ministry had said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary &amp; basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case."&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the second time that the US has gotten an earful from New Delhi this year after the State Department remarks on the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India.</p>

<p>Terming US remarks on CAA as "misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted", MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, "Vote bank politics should not determine views about a laudable initiative to help those in distress. Lectures by those who have a limited understanding of India's pluralistic traditions and the region's post-partition history are best not attempted."</p>


India has lodged a strong demarche with the United States over the US State Department's recent comments concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

India has lodged a strong demarche with the United States over the US State Department's recent comments concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. US Acting Deputy CdA Gloria Berbena was summoned by India's Ministry of External Affairs and handed over a strongly worded demarche. The summoning lasted for 45 minutes. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, said, "We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India." "In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents. India’s legal processes are based on an independent judiciary which is committed to objective and timely outcomes. Casting aspersions on that is unwarranted," it added. Earlier, the US State Department, in response to an inquiry from a news agency had said, "We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal." This marked the second instance of a foreign government commenting on Kejriwal's arrest, following earlier comments from Germany. Over the weekend, India had responded by summoning the German Deputy Chief of Mission and lodged a strong protest. The MEA emphasised that such remarks amounted to interference in India's judicial process and undermined the independence of its judiciary. #WATCH | The Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi summoned the US' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena, today. The meeting lasted for approximately 40 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ONLUCI9Hnc — ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2024 × Also Read: Delhi High Court denies urgent listing of plea filed by Kejriwal challenging his arrest The MEA, in its statement, said, "India is a vibrant and robust democracy with rule of law. As in all legal cases in the country, and elsewhere in the democratic world, law will take its own course in the instant matter. Biased assumptions made on this account are most unwarranted." Earlier, the German foreign ministry had said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary & basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case." Watch: Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest Earlier, the German foreign ministry had said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary & basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case." This is the second time that the US has gotten an earful from New Delhi this year after the State Department remarks on the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India. Terming US remarks on CAA as "misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted", MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, "Vote bank politics should not determine views about a laudable initiative to help those in distress. Lectures by those who have a limited understanding of India's pluralistic traditions and the region's post-partition history are best not attempted."

India summons US diplomat over Washington's statement on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was arrested in a money-laundering case involving the purported excise policy scheme. The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition by the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. In his plea in fact Kejriwal has challenged his arrest by the enforcement directorate of the country. Watch in for more details!

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: ASG SV Raju seeks more time to file a reply to Kejriwal's plea

The Aam Aadmi Party is putting up fierce resistance to the arrest of its Chief Minister. Arvind Kejriwal's party has called for G or a blockade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Watch to know more!

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: AAP's protest vs BJP's counter-protest in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party has given a call to encircle Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resident. Delhi police have heightened Security in several areas of the national capital. Watch in for more details!

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Is AAP's gherao protest effective?

The Delhi High Court will on Wednesday (March 27) hear a petition by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.

Delhi High Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea on March 27

The Aam Aadmi Party has given a call to encircle Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resident. Delhi police have heightened Security in several areas of the national capital. Meanwhile, BJP is protesting in Delhi demanding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. Watch in for more details!

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: BJP holds protest in Delhi demanding Kejriwal's resignation

<p>The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday (Mar 25) launched a mass social media campaign called 'DP (Display Picture) campaign' over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case.</p>

<p>Delhi Minister Atishi during a press briefing said that all the party leaders and workers changed their display pictures on their respective social media profiles to that of Kejriwal showcasing him behind bars.</p>

<p>The picture showcases the text "Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal&nbsp;(Modi's biggest fear Kejriwal)" written on it.</p>

<p>Atishi&nbsp;further called on people to back the campaign by changing their pictures on social media stating that this would help save the constitution and democracy in the country.</p>

<p>"AAP will start a DP campaign for a wider outreach of Kejriwal's vision. All leaders, legislators and karyakartas of APP will change their DP on all social media to a picture showing Kejriwal behind bars with a slogan reading 'Modi ka sabse bada dar Kejriwal'," Atishi said.</p>

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<p>"Also I appeal to all people of the country, if you believe in Kejriwal, if you want to raise your voice against the injustices happening, if you want to save our democracy, you may also change the DP. And spread this message to the world that this is not just Kejriwal's fight but a fight of the whole country, a fight to save democracy," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-congress-releases-sixth-list-including-names-of-five-candidates-704138">Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases 6th list including names of five candidates</a></p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi trying to crush Kejriwal,&nbsp;alleges Atishi</strong></h2>

<p>Atishi further alleged that the Indian prime minister was "trying to crush Kejriwal due to fear of defeat" adding that AAP was waging a battle against "dictatorship" in the country.</p>

<p>"BJP's political weapon ED arrested Kejriwal in a fake case. In a case in which even after two years of investigation not even a single rupee proceeds of crime were recovered from any of the AAP leaders. Arvind Kejriwal was arrested after the ECI announced the dates of Lok Sabha elections in a case whose investigation has been on for two years," Atishi said while addressing a press conference at party headquarters in Delhi.</p>

<p>"Why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrest Arvind Kejriwal after the Lok Sabha election dates were announced? He was arrested because PM Modi knows, if there is any leader in this country who challenges him, it is Arvind Kejriwal," she added.</p>

<p>Kejriwal was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days, i.e., until March 28.</p>

<p>He was arrested on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case by the central probe agency.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday (Mar 25) launched a mass social media campaign called 'DP (Display Picture) campaign' over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case.

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday (Mar 25) launched a mass social media campaign called 'DP (Display Picture) campaign' over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case. Delhi Minister Atishi during a press briefing said that all the party leaders and workers changed their display pictures on their respective social media profiles to that of Kejriwal showcasing him behind bars. The picture showcases the text "Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal (Modi's biggest fear Kejriwal)" written on it. Atishi further called on people to back the campaign by changing their pictures on social media stating that this would help save the constitution and democracy in the country. "AAP will start a DP campaign for a wider outreach of Kejriwal's vision. All leaders, legislators and karyakartas of APP will change their DP on all social media to a picture showing Kejriwal behind bars with a slogan reading 'Modi ka sabse bada dar Kejriwal'," Atishi said. #WATCH | Delhi Minister Atishi says, "To ensure that Arvind Kejriwal's inspiration reaches all parts of the country, we are starting a DP campaign on social media today...All the leaders, MLAs and workers of Aam Aadmi Party will change their DPs..." pic.twitter.com/dLEW55Ydlf — ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024 × "Also I appeal to all people of the country, if you believe in Kejriwal, if you want to raise your voice against the injustices happening, if you want to save our democracy, you may also change the DP. And spread this message to the world that this is not just Kejriwal's fight but a fight of the whole country, a fight to save democracy," she added. Also read: Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases 6th list including names of five candidates PM Modi trying to crush Kejriwal, alleges Atishi Atishi further alleged that the Indian prime minister was "trying to crush Kejriwal due to fear of defeat" adding that AAP was waging a battle against "dictatorship" in the country. "BJP's political weapon ED arrested Kejriwal in a fake case. In a case in which even after two years of investigation not even a single rupee proceeds of crime were recovered from any of the AAP leaders. Arvind Kejriwal was arrested after the ECI announced the dates of Lok Sabha elections in a case whose investigation has been on for two years," Atishi said while addressing a press conference at party headquarters in Delhi. "Why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrest Arvind Kejriwal after the Lok Sabha election dates were announced? He was arrested because PM Modi knows, if there is any leader in this country who challenges him, it is Arvind Kejriwal," she added. Kejriwal was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days, i.e., until March 28. He was arrested on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case by the central probe agency. (With inputs from agencies)

AAP launches DP campaign over party supremo Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

Currently, in the enforcement directorates lock up in Delhi Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal has issued what is turning out to be a controversial Chief Ministerial order. Delhi Minister Atishi has said that the Delhi chief minister sent his directions from the agency's custody to initiate Public Welfare Works related to water and sewage.

Kejriwal arrest: Kejriwal's first order as Chief Minister from ED custody

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest has triggered a political storm just a month ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections. While the Aam Aadmi Party leader's future remains bleak the big question is this can this adverse situation for the party bring the opposition INDIA bloc closer?

Political storm over Kejriwal arrest

Kejriwal arrest: Kejriwal's first order as CM from ED custody

<p>It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented&nbsp;fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin. In between, the European Union Leaders' summit in Brussels&nbsp;announced new sanctions on 33 individuals and two entities linked to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. New economic sanctions and tariffs were announced.</p>

<p>But on Friday night (March 22),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/terror-attack-in-moscow-islamic-state-footage-back-claim-it-carried-out-moscow-concert-hall-attack-703857">armed assailants stormed a popular concert venue complex</a> on the outskirts of the capital Moscow, killing more than 130 people.</p>

<p>By all counts, this is the country's worst terrorist attack in decades.&nbsp;Panicked eyewitnesses saw the terrorists dressed in camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43963e001h3b6hj353x96j@published">ISIS<strong>&nbsp;</strong>claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement published by the ISIS-affiliated Amaq news agency on Telegram on Friday.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002a3b6heswyzcuc@published">The Kremlin has said that four people believed to be directly involved in the attack had been arrested while trying to cross the border into Ukraine, according to TASS and other state media outlets.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002b3b6h42efnccr@published">President Putin also&nbsp;blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack in his video message on Saturday (March 23), when he claimed that a "window" was prepared for attackers to escape to Ukraine.</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43pujx00003b6hrmlo00yt@published">Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram: "Now we know in which country these bloody bastards planned to hide from persecution – Ukraine."</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clu43hqpy002d3b6h2zlwa57x@published">Ukraine denied any involvement.&nbsp;The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday: "We consider such accusations to be a planned provocation by the Kremlin to further fuel anti-Ukrainian hysteria in Russian society, create conditions for increased mobilization of Russian citizens to participate in the criminal aggression against our country and discredit Ukraine in the eyes of the international community."</p>

<p>Read more in The Capitals this weekend.</p>

<h2><strong>Colombo, Sri Lanka</strong></h2>

<p>Sri Lanka's&nbsp;government&nbsp;in the capital Colombo greenlit a proposal aimed at overhauling the country's parliamentary election system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the next parliamentary election is slated for August 2025, internal discussions within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have sparked speculation about the possibility of rearranging the electoral timeline, potentially prioritising the parliamentary polls ahead of the presidential contest.</p>

<p>A cabinet sub-committee has been tasked with devising a hybrid electoral system for parliamentary representation. Under the proposed reforms, 160 members would be elected through a first-past-the-post system, while an additional 65 members would be selected via proportional representation, maintaining the total number of MPs at 225.</p>

<p>Currently, Sri Lanka's electoral framework allocates 196 seats based on district-level proportional representation, with an additional 29 members appointed based on cumulative votes garnered from the nationwide ballot.</p>

<h2><strong>Dakar, Senegal</strong></h2>

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<p><em>Dakar, the capital of Senegal | Google Earth</em></p>

<p>The corridors of power in the capital of the only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-after-niger-this-is-why-coup-in-gabon-is-receiving-public-support-630612">coup-less nation</a> of West Africa are under tumult. After weeks of protests, the people have prevailed over President Macky Sall's intent to postpone the presidential elections. Over the weekend,&nbsp;long queues of voters were witnessed across the country as they flocked to choose from 17 presidential candidates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incumbent president was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history. His ruling coalition has picked former prime minister Amadou Ba, 62, as its candidate.</p>

<p>Sall is expected to be replaced by the co-founder of the now-dissolved Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose counterpart&nbsp;Ousmane Sonko was disqualified from the race due to a conviction in a defamation case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The capital Dakar and the rest of the parts of the country were filled with&nbsp;banners "Diomaye is Sonko". The vote counting is expected to begin shortly after the conclusion of the voting process.</p>

<h2><strong>New Delhi, India</strong></h2>

<p>The Chief Minister of the Indian National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, who rose to power about a decade ago through an anti-corruption plank against the previous Congress government, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the country's financial crime agency, over&nbsp;Delhi excise policy scam case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accused of corruption in the city's liquor business policy,&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;detention, less than a month before India begins voting on April 19, is a setback for his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the larger opposition alliance.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested last night</strong></p>

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<p>All the main leaders of his decade-old party are in jail in connection with the liquor case.</p>

<p>Kejriwal, 55, claimed he would not resign and would run the city government from jail if he had to.</p>

<p>AAP is part of the 27-member 'INDIA' bloc which has denied graft investigations against multiple opposition leaders and has labeled them as politically motivated smear campaigns.</p>


It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin.

It has been a consequential week for Moscow by all counts. The week began with President Vladimir Putin securing an unprecedented fifth presidential tenure in Moscow's corridors of power, surpassing Joseph Stalin. In between, the European Union Leaders' summit in Brussels announced new sanctions on 33 individuals and two entities linked to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. New economic sanctions and tariffs were announced. But on Friday night (March 22), armed assailants stormed a popular concert venue complex on the outskirts of the capital Moscow, killing more than 130 people. By all counts, this is the country's worst terrorist attack in decades. Panicked eyewitnesses saw the terrorists dressed in camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement published by the ISIS-affiliated Amaq news agency on Telegram on Friday. The Kremlin has said that four people believed to be directly involved in the attack had been arrested while trying to cross the border into Ukraine, according to TASS and other state media outlets. President Putin also blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack in his video message on Saturday (March 23), when he claimed that a "window" was prepared for attackers to escape to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram: "Now we know in which country these bloody bastards planned to hide from persecution – Ukraine." Ukraine denied any involvement. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Friday: "We consider such accusations to be a planned provocation by the Kremlin to further fuel anti-Ukrainian hysteria in Russian society, create conditions for increased mobilization of Russian citizens to participate in the criminal aggression against our country and discredit Ukraine in the eyes of the international community." Read more in The Capitals this weekend. Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's government in the capital Colombo greenlit a proposal aimed at overhauling the country's parliamentary election system. While the next parliamentary election is slated for August 2025, internal discussions within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have sparked speculation about the possibility of rearranging the electoral timeline, potentially prioritising the parliamentary polls ahead of the presidential contest. A cabinet sub-committee has been tasked with devising a hybrid electoral system for parliamentary representation. Under the proposed reforms, 160 members would be elected through a first-past-the-post system, while an additional 65 members would be selected via proportional representation, maintaining the total number of MPs at 225. Currently, Sri Lanka's electoral framework allocates 196 seats based on district-level proportional representation, with an additional 29 members appointed based on cumulative votes garnered from the nationwide ballot. Dakar, Senegal Dakar, the capital of Senegal | Google Earth The corridors of power in the capital of the only coup-less nation of West Africa are under tumult. After weeks of protests, the people have prevailed over President Macky Sall's intent to postpone the presidential elections. Over the weekend, long queues of voters were witnessed across the country as they flocked to choose from 17 presidential candidates. The incumbent president was not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history. His ruling coalition has picked former prime minister Amadou Ba, 62, as its candidate. Sall is expected to be replaced by the co-founder of the now-dissolved Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose counterpart Ousmane Sonko was disqualified from the race due to a conviction in a defamation case. The capital Dakar and the rest of the parts of the country were filled with banners "Diomaye is Sonko". The vote counting is expected to begin shortly after the conclusion of the voting process. New Delhi, India The Chief Minister of the Indian National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, who rose to power about a decade ago through an anti-corruption plank against the previous Congress government, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the country's financial crime agency, over Delhi excise policy scam case. Accused of corruption in the city's liquor business policy, Kejriwal's detention, less than a month before India begins voting on April 19, is a setback for his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the larger opposition alliance. Also watch | Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested last night × All the main leaders of his decade-old party are in jail in connection with the liquor case. Kejriwal, 55, claimed he would not resign and would run the city government from jail if he had to. AAP is part of the 27-member 'INDIA' bloc which has denied graft investigations against multiple opposition leaders and has labeled them as politically motivated smear campaigns.

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Even as jailed Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the Delhi High Court to challenge his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, the High Court has indicated that the matter will be listed only in due course on or after the 27th of March which is when the court reopens after Holi.

Kejriwal arrest: High Court postpones Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail hearing

Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves to High Court against ED arrest

<p>The Delhi High Court denied an urgent listing of the plea filed by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and custody in the excise policy case on Saturday (Mar 23).</p>

<p>The Delhi chief minister's counsel had made a mention of an urgent listing.</p>

<p>The matter will be listed on the court's reopening on Wednesday (Mar 27), confirmed the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court.</p>

<p>Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the excise policy case.</p>

<p>As per his legal team, the AAP chief's plea in Delhi HC made a mention of how the arrest and the remand order were 'illegal' and that he was entitled to be released from custody immediately.</p>

<h2><strong>Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Kejriwal was on Friday remanded to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody for seven days, until March 28.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court issued the order shortly after the Delhi CM withdrew his Supreme Court plea challenging his arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/conman-sukesh-threatens-to-expose-arvind-kejriwal-says-will-become-approver-against-delhi-cm-703505">‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’</a></p>

<p>The central probe agency had requested custody of Kejriwal for 10 days, citing the need to complete its investigation and confront him with others arrested in the case.</p>

<h2><strong>Agency's accusations against Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>During Friday's hearing, the ED called Arvind Kejriwal the "kingpin" and "key conspirator" in the alleged scam.</p>

<p>Additionally, it&nbsp;referred to him as the "middleman" between the 'south group' and others accused, including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested last year.</p>

<p>The agency claimed that the total proceeds of the scam exceeded Rs 600 crore ($73mn), including Rs 100 crore ($12mn) allegedly paid by the 'south group', which reportedly includes Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, arrested last week.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Delhi High Court denied an urgent listing of the plea filed by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and custody in the excise policy case on Saturday (Mar 23).

The Delhi High Court denied an urgent listing of the plea filed by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest and custody in the excise policy case on Saturday (Mar 23). The Delhi chief minister's counsel had made a mention of an urgent listing. The matter will be listed on the court's reopening on Wednesday (Mar 27), confirmed the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with the excise policy case. As per his legal team, the AAP chief's plea in Delhi HC made a mention of how the arrest and the remand order were 'illegal' and that he was entitled to be released from custody immediately. Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody Kejriwal was on Friday remanded to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody for seven days, until March 28. Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court issued the order shortly after the Delhi CM withdrew his Supreme Court plea challenging his arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam case. Also read: ‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’ The central probe agency had requested custody of Kejriwal for 10 days, citing the need to complete its investigation and confront him with others arrested in the case. Agency's accusations against Kejriwal During Friday's hearing, the ED called Arvind Kejriwal the "kingpin" and "key conspirator" in the alleged scam. Additionally, it referred to him as the "middleman" between the 'south group' and others accused, including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested last year. The agency claimed that the total proceeds of the scam exceeded Rs 600 crore ($73mn), including Rs 100 crore ($12mn) allegedly paid by the 'south group', which reportedly includes Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, arrested last week. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi High Court denies urgent listing of plea filed by Kejriwal challenging his arrest

Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the conman currently in jail for extortion, has issued a threat to expose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Watch in for more details!

India: Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar says he will 'expose' Arvind Kejriwal

The Enforcement Directorate has demanded 10-day custody of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from a Special Court. The enforcement directorate arrested Kejriwal last night in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case.

Kejriwal arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested last night

India: Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar threatens to 'expose' Arvind Kejriwal

<p>'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is at present lodged in Tihar Jail over his alleged involvement in Rs 200 crore ($23.9 million) money laundering case, on Saturday (Mar 23) threatened to expose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that he would become an approver against the AAP supremo and his team.</p>

<p>"I will become an approver against Kejriwal and his team. I will expose him. I will make sure he is brought to task," Chandrasekhar said.</p>

<p>"All the evidence has been given. Truth has prevailed. I welcome him to the Tihar jail," he said on being asked if he had any evidence regarding the Delhi chief minister.</p>

<p>Chandrashekhar's remarks came hours after Kejriwal was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days, i.e., until March 28.</p>

<p>He was arrested on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case by the central probe agency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-placed-in-7-day-probe-agency-custody-over-liquor-policy-case-703240">Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody over liquor policy case</a></p>

<h2><strong>'No jail can keep me behind bars for long,' Kejriwal's wife reads out his message</strong></h2>

<p>Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday (Mar 23) read out her husband's message from prison stating that he would be out soon.</p>

<p>"There are several forces within and outside India that are weakening the country. We have to be alert, identify these forces and defeat them," said Sunita Kejriwal in a video address.</p>

<p>"...Women in Delhi must be thinking that Kejriwal is behind bars. Who knows if they would get Rs 1,000? I appeal to them to trust their brother, their son. There is no jail that can keep him behind bars for long. I will come out soon and keep my promise..." the message further read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrasekhar is accused of cheating and extortion from Aditi Singh, wife of former promoter of Religare Enterprises Shivinder Mohan Singh.</p>

<p>He was arrested in October 2019 over his alleged role in a case related to the misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Ltd.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is at present lodged in Tihar Jail over his alleged involvement in Rs 200 crore ($23.9 million) money laundering case, on Saturday (Mar 23) threatened to expose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest.

'Conman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is at present lodged in Tihar Jail over his alleged involvement in Rs 200 crore ($23.9 million) money laundering case, on Saturday (Mar 23) threatened to expose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest. He stated that he would become an approver against the AAP supremo and his team. "I will become an approver against Kejriwal and his team. I will expose him. I will make sure he is brought to task," Chandrasekhar said. "All the evidence has been given. Truth has prevailed. I welcome him to the Tihar jail," he said on being asked if he had any evidence regarding the Delhi chief minister. Chandrashekhar's remarks came hours after Kejriwal was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days, i.e., until March 28. He was arrested on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case by the central probe agency. Also read: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody over liquor policy case 'No jail can keep me behind bars for long,' Kejriwal's wife reads out his message Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday (Mar 23) read out her husband's message from prison stating that he would be out soon. "There are several forces within and outside India that are weakening the country. We have to be alert, identify these forces and defeat them," said Sunita Kejriwal in a video address. "...Women in Delhi must be thinking that Kejriwal is behind bars. Who knows if they would get Rs 1,000? I appeal to them to trust their brother, their son. There is no jail that can keep him behind bars for long. I will come out soon and keep my promise..." the message further read. Chandrasekhar is accused of cheating and extortion from Aditi Singh, wife of former promoter of Religare Enterprises Shivinder Mohan Singh. He was arrested in October 2019 over his alleged role in a case related to the misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Ltd. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’

The police took over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by Enforcement Directorate. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is said to stage a 4-day nationwide protest which starts today.

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Aam Aadmi Party to stage four-day protest over Delhi CM's arrest

<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Mar&nbsp;23)&nbsp;summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy,&nbsp;George Enzweiler,&nbsp;to officially express the government's discontent over Germany's comments regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The Ministry of External Affairs called Germany's statements a "blatant interference in India's internal matters."</p>

<h2><strong>Why did the Ministry of External Affairs summon George Enzweiler?</strong></h2>

<p>After the meeting, that happened in the South Block, MEA posted an official statement on social media platform X, stating, "We see such remarks as interfering in our judicial process and undermining the independence of our judiciary."</p>

<p>"India is a vibrant and robust democracy with rule of law. As in all legal cases in the country, and elsewhere in the democratic world, law will take its own course in the instant matter. Biased assumptions made on this account are most unwarranted," the statement read.</p>

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<p>The German Foreign Ministry had earlier stated that it&nbsp;expects&nbsp;Kejriwal to receive a fair and impartial trial. A spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary and basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case."</p>

<p>"Like anyone facing accusations, Mr Kejriwal is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, this includes he can make use of all available legal avenues without restrictions. The presumption of innocence is a central element of the rule of law and must apply to him," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate?</strong></h2>

<p>Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case. The case involves accusations of corruption and money laundering related to the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which was subsequently revoked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following his arrest, Kejriwal was remanded in Enforcement Directorate custody until March 28 for further interrogation regarding his alleged involvement in the excise policy scandal.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Mar 23) summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, to officially express the government's discontent over Germany's comments regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy scam case.

India's Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Mar 23) summoned the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, to officially express the government's discontent over Germany's comments regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The Ministry of External Affairs called Germany's statements a "blatant interference in India's internal matters." Why did the Ministry of External Affairs summon George Enzweiler? After the meeting, that happened in the South Block, MEA posted an official statement on social media platform X, stating, "We see such remarks as interfering in our judicial process and undermining the independence of our judiciary." "India is a vibrant and robust democracy with rule of law. As in all legal cases in the country, and elsewhere in the democratic world, law will take its own course in the instant matter. Biased assumptions made on this account are most unwarranted," the statement read. India protests German Foreign Office Spokesperson's comments:https://t.co/0ItWQCRpyF pic.twitter.com/FZI3fWM51y — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 23, 2024 × The German Foreign Ministry had earlier stated that it expects Kejriwal to receive a fair and impartial trial. A spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry said, "We have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary and basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case." "Like anyone facing accusations, Mr Kejriwal is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, this includes he can make use of all available legal avenues without restrictions. The presumption of innocence is a central element of the rule of law and must apply to him," he added. Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate? Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case. The case involves accusations of corruption and money laundering related to the formulation and execution of the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which was subsequently revoked. Following his arrest, Kejriwal was remanded in Enforcement Directorate custody until March 28 for further interrogation regarding his alleged involvement in the excise policy scandal. (With inputs from agencies)

India summons German diplomat to MEA, protests Germany’s comments on Kejriwal’s arrest

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<p>Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday (Mar 23) read out her husband's message from prison that said he would be out soon. Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. He has been remanded to the ED's custody till March 28.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video address, Sunita Kejriwal read out her husband's message which said, "There are several forces within and outside India that are weakening the country. We have to be alert, identify these forces and defeat them..."</p>

<p>"...Women in Delhi must be thinking that Kejriwal is behind bars. Who knows if they would get Rs 1,000? I appeal to them to trust their brother, their son. There is no jail that can keep him behind bars for long. I will come out soon and keep my promise..." the message further read.</p>

<h2><strong>'Don't hate BJP...'</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi Chief Minister also appealed to his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers that the work of "social welfare and public welfare should not stop with me going to jail."</p>

<p>"Don't hate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) people due to this. They are our brothers and sisters. I will come back soon..." he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28. The case pertains to alleged irregularities and money laundering in framing and implementing the excise policy, which was later scrapped.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AAP challenges PM Modi, ED to arrest Nadda</strong></h2>

<p>A day after the court's order on Kejriwal in the excise policy case, Delhi Minister Atishi alleged that the money trail was found in the BJP's account and challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ED to arrest BJP National President JP Nadda.</p>

<p>"In the so-called excise policy scam of Delhi, CBI and ED investigations have been going on for the past two years. In these two years, a question has come up again and again Where is the money trail? Where did the money go? No proceeds of crime were recovered from any leader, minister or worker of AAP," Minister Atishi told reporters on Saturday.</p>

<p>She said that Kejriwal was arrested based on one person's (Sarath Chandra Reddy) words.</p>

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<p>"Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in the same case two days back based on the statement of just one person - Sarath Chandra Reddy. He is the owner of Aurobindo Pharma...He was summoned on 9th November 2022 for questioning. He clearly said that he never met or spoke with Arvind Kejriwal and has nothing to do with AAP. As soon as he said that, he was arrested the next day by the ED. After being in jail for several months, he changed his statement. He said that he met Arvind Kejriwal and spoke with him over the excise policy matter. He was granted bail as soon as he said that. But where is the money? Where is the money trail?" she added.</p>

<p>The Delhi minister also said that Reddy donated bonds worth $538,317 (Rs 4.5 crores) to the BJP adding that no illegal money was recovered during ED's raid at Delhi CM's residence.</p>

<p>"He (Reddy) gave electoral bonds worth Rs 4.5 crore to BJP. And then also gave bonds worth Rs 55 crores ($6.5 million). Where is the money trail? Money trail money was found in the BJP's account. I challenge Prime Minister Narendra and ED, to arrest BJP national president JP Nadda," Atishi said.</p>


Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday (Mar 23) read out her husband's message from prison that said he would be out soon.

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday (Mar 23) read out her husband's message from prison that said he would be out soon. Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (March 21) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. He has been remanded to the ED's custody till March 28. In a video address, Sunita Kejriwal read out her husband's message which said, "There are several forces within and outside India that are weakening the country. We have to be alert, identify these forces and defeat them..." "...Women in Delhi must be thinking that Kejriwal is behind bars. Who knows if they would get Rs 1,000? I appeal to them to trust their brother, their son. There is no jail that can keep him behind bars for long. I will come out soon and keep my promise..." the message further read. 'Don't hate BJP...' The Delhi Chief Minister also appealed to his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers that the work of "social welfare and public welfare should not stop with me going to jail." "Don't hate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) people due to this. They are our brothers and sisters. I will come back soon..." he added. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal reads out the CM's message from jail - "...I also appeal to all the workers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that work of social welfare and public welfare should not stop with me going to jail. Don't hate BJP people due to this. They are… https://t.co/DD37ClVsbn — ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2024 × On Friday, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28. The case pertains to alleged irregularities and money laundering in framing and implementing the excise policy, which was later scrapped. AAP challenges PM Modi, ED to arrest Nadda A day after the court's order on Kejriwal in the excise policy case, Delhi Minister Atishi alleged that the money trail was found in the BJP's account and challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ED to arrest BJP National President JP Nadda. "In the so-called excise policy scam of Delhi, CBI and ED investigations have been going on for the past two years. In these two years, a question has come up again and again Where is the money trail? Where did the money go? No proceeds of crime were recovered from any leader, minister or worker of AAP," Minister Atishi told reporters on Saturday. She said that Kejriwal was arrested based on one person's (Sarath Chandra Reddy) words. VIDEO | Here's what Delhi Minister Atishi (@AtishiAAP) said on CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by ED in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. "Arvind Kejriwal was arrested two days ago in the alleged liquor policy case. He was arrested based on the statement of just one… pic.twitter.com/fkxLoyg2BK — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 23, 2024 × "Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in the same case two days back based on the statement of just one person - Sarath Chandra Reddy. He is the owner of Aurobindo Pharma...He was summoned on 9th November 2022 for questioning. He clearly said that he never met or spoke with Arvind Kejriwal and has nothing to do with AAP. As soon as he said that, he was arrested the next day by the ED. After being in jail for several months, he changed his statement. He said that he met Arvind Kejriwal and spoke with him over the excise policy matter. He was granted bail as soon as he said that. But where is the money? Where is the money trail?" she added. The Delhi minister also said that Reddy donated bonds worth $538,317 (Rs 4.5 crores) to the BJP adding that no illegal money was recovered during ED's raid at Delhi CM's residence. "He (Reddy) gave electoral bonds worth Rs 4.5 crore to BJP. And then also gave bonds worth Rs 55 crores ($6.5 million). Where is the money trail? Money trail money was found in the BJP's account. I challenge Prime Minister Narendra and ED, to arrest BJP national president JP Nadda," Atishi said.

No jail can keep me behind bars for long: Kejriwal's wife reads out his message from prison

Kejriwal arrest: Aam Aadmi Party to stage four-day protest over Delhi CM's arrest

President of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday demanded the resignation of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal following his arrest in the Delhi excise case even as the Aam Aadmi Party insisted that he will stay in the post.

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: After Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by ED, BJP demands Delhi CM's resignation

<p>Ahead of the general elections 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was&nbsp;thrown into turmoil as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) for his alleged involvement in the liquor scam. The ED's move comes after a series of arrests in the case of other party leaders, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.</p>

<p>Kejriwal's was arrested by&nbsp;ED from his residence. The Delhi CM had been evading summons over the past year.</p>

<p>This comes after the&nbsp;Delhi High Court recently&nbsp;refused&nbsp;to provide Kejriwal with protection from coercive action in the liquor probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the ED officials arrived at Kejriwal's residence with a search warrant. Soon, speculations started to swirl regarding the possibility of interrogation and arrest as party workers began protests outside the residence of the chief minister.</p>

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<p>Notably, the Delhi High Court, while declining interim relief to Kejriwal, scheduled further deliberation on the matter for April 22.&nbsp;ASG SV Raju, who was representing the ED had said,&nbsp;“This (application) is not maintainable. No interim relief can be made out. They can't put the cart before the horse. He can't jump the gun. The court has to hear us on maintainability first. They need to demonstrate first that it's maintainable. Without that, they cannot get (interim relief)."</p>

<p>He was speaking about Kejriwal's main petition where the CM challenged the summons.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, now the arrest has altered the legal situation. Kejriwal's options for relief now pivot towards challenging his detention.&nbsp;The possibility of direct relief from the Supreme Court appears bleak and so Kejriwal will have to explore alternative avenues for legal recource.</p>

<p>His immediate course of action could be to seek bail from the lower court. If not, his second option would be to appeal to the High Court or Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of his arrest.</p>

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<p>Given the rejection of similar pleas in higher courts in the precedents set by Sanjay Singh's legal battles, Kejriwal's legal team might face the same uphill battle.</p>

<p>In light of recent Supreme Court directives, the ED has to furnish grounds for his arrest.&nbsp;Amid mounting pressure, Kejriwal's legal team is gearing up to petition the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing tomorrow.</p>

<p>Till then, the CM's legal team will be preparing the required documents.</p>

<p>Also, as per reports citing officials, Kejriwal will be taken to appear before a special PMLA court on Friday (Mar 22) where ED will seek custody of the CM for interrogation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, according to law, Arvind Kejriwal isn't obligated to step down from his role as Delhi's Chief Minister. The law doesn't mandate his resignation.</p>

<p>Whether or not to resign is ultimately a moral choice for the sitting CM. Even if he were to be incarcerated, he retains the ability to govern from jail. This entails conducting cabinet meetings and signing documents, subject to prior approval from the court in accordance with the jail manual, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ahead of the general elections 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was thrown into turmoil as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) for his alleged involvement in the liquor scam.

Ahead of the general elections 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was thrown into turmoil as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team on Thursday (Mar 21) for his alleged involvement in the liquor scam. The ED's move comes after a series of arrests in the case of other party leaders, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh. Kejriwal's was arrested by ED from his residence. The Delhi CM had been evading summons over the past year. This comes after the Delhi High Court recently refused to provide Kejriwal with protection from coercive action in the liquor probe. Notably, the ED officials arrived at Kejriwal's residence with a search warrant. Soon, speculations started to swirl regarding the possibility of interrogation and arrest as party workers began protests outside the residence of the chief minister. Also Read | Congress' 3rd list of 57 candidates out, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to contest in Lok Sabha elections Notably, the Delhi High Court, while declining interim relief to Kejriwal, scheduled further deliberation on the matter for April 22. ASG SV Raju, who was representing the ED had said, “This (application) is not maintainable. No interim relief can be made out. They can't put the cart before the horse. He can't jump the gun. The court has to hear us on maintainability first. They need to demonstrate first that it's maintainable. Without that, they cannot get (interim relief)." He was speaking about Kejriwal's main petition where the CM challenged the summons. Also Read | ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; here's a timeline of events in excise policy case However, now the arrest has altered the legal situation. Kejriwal's options for relief now pivot towards challenging his detention. The possibility of direct relief from the Supreme Court appears bleak and so Kejriwal will have to explore alternative avenues for legal recource. His immediate course of action could be to seek bail from the lower court. If not, his second option would be to appeal to the High Court or Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of his arrest. Watch | India Elections: Election drama grips Maharashtra, NCP expresses discontent with Maharashtra CM × Given the rejection of similar pleas in higher courts in the precedents set by Sanjay Singh's legal battles, Kejriwal's legal team might face the same uphill battle. In light of recent Supreme Court directives, the ED has to furnish grounds for his arrest. Amid mounting pressure, Kejriwal's legal team is gearing up to petition the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing tomorrow. Till then, the CM's legal team will be preparing the required documents. Also, as per reports citing officials, Kejriwal will be taken to appear before a special PMLA court on Friday (Mar 22) where ED will seek custody of the CM for interrogation. Moreover, according to law, Arvind Kejriwal isn't obligated to step down from his role as Delhi's Chief Minister. The law doesn't mandate his resignation. Whether or not to resign is ultimately a moral choice for the sitting CM. Even if he were to be incarcerated, he retains the ability to govern from jail. This entails conducting cabinet meetings and signing documents, subject to prior approval from the court in accordance with the jail manual, reports said. (With inputs from agencies)

Excise policy case: What are the options available for arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal?

<p>The matter regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will now be heard&nbsp;in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court as officials seek his custody for further interrogation. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday withdrew its&nbsp;plea in the Supreme Court against ED arrest as the party has decided to move to lower courts first.</p>

<p>ED’s action against Kejriwal came after the Delhi High Court refused to grant him any protection in regard to the coercive action against him in the excise policy case.</p>

<p>The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm. The federal agency has so far issued nine summons to the Delhi CM in the cases, all of which have been skipped by Kejriwal. The ED had issued the latest summons for Mar 21.</p>

<h2><strong>AAP mobilising people</strong></h2>

<p>Following the arrest of their leader, AAP workers and legislators are likely to hold massive protests around Delhi against what they say is ‘dictatorship.’ AAP leaders chalked out the strategy for protests late Thursday and declared the people of Delhi “will be out on the roads”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Arvind Kejriwal ED update: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to be presented before court</strong></p>

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<p>“Narendra Modi has started the fight and we will finish it… everyone should be prepared to protest tomorrow,” said AAP’s Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai.</p>

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<p>Several small local protests are also being planned across the city. “Smaller local protests are also being planned but for now, the focus will be on the party office on Friday,” a party leader was quoted as saying by Indian Express.</p>

<p>Rai said that AAP workers will start assembling at ITO at 10 am. He also declared that the people of the nation will protest outside the offices of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) across the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>Security beefed up</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities in Delhi have beefed up the security measures, with Delhi police and paramilitary forces such as Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside Kejriwal’s residence to control the crowd.</p>

<p>On Thursday evening, as soon as the ED arrived at the CM’s residence in Civil Lines, senior party leaders Atishi, Durgesh Pathak, MLA Sanjeev Jha, Imran Hussain, Rakhi Bidlan, Jarnail Singh, Rohit Mehraulia and scores of party workers and supporters gathered outside.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The matter regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will now be heard in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court as officials seek his custody for further interrogation.

The matter regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will now be heard in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court as officials seek his custody for further interrogation. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday withdrew its plea in the Supreme Court against ED arrest as the party has decided to move to lower courts first. ED’s action against Kejriwal came after the Delhi High Court refused to grant him any protection in regard to the coercive action against him in the excise policy case. The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm. The federal agency has so far issued nine summons to the Delhi CM in the cases, all of which have been skipped by Kejriwal. The ED had issued the latest summons for Mar 21. AAP mobilising people Following the arrest of their leader, AAP workers and legislators are likely to hold massive protests around Delhi against what they say is ‘dictatorship.’ AAP leaders chalked out the strategy for protests late Thursday and declared the people of Delhi “will be out on the roads”. Watch: Arvind Kejriwal ED update: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to be presented before court × “Narendra Modi has started the fight and we will finish it… everyone should be prepared to protest tomorrow,” said AAP’s Delhi unit chief Gopal Rai. Also read: Excise policy case: What are the options available for arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal? Several small local protests are also being planned across the city. “Smaller local protests are also being planned but for now, the focus will be on the party office on Friday,” a party leader was quoted as saying by Indian Express. Rai said that AAP workers will start assembling at ITO at 10 am. He also declared that the people of the nation will protest outside the offices of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) across the nation. Security beefed up Authorities in Delhi have beefed up the security measures, with Delhi police and paramilitary forces such as Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside Kejriwal’s residence to control the crowd. On Thursday evening, as soon as the ED arrived at the CM’s residence in Civil Lines, senior party leaders Atishi, Durgesh Pathak, MLA Sanjeev Jha, Imran Hussain, Rakhi Bidlan, Jarnail Singh, Rohit Mehraulia and scores of party workers and supporters gathered outside. (With inputs from agencies)

Kejriwal arrest: AAP withdraws plea in SC against ED arrest, will move to lower courts

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the excise policy case on Thursday (Mar 21).</p>

<p>The move came hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim protection from coercive action to Kejriwal stating that at this stage the court wasn't inclined to grant interim relief.</p>

<p>Immediately after the arrest, AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi took to her official X account and stated that the party had moved the Supreme Court to quash Kejriwal's arrest, seeking an urgent hearing.</p>

<p>"We have moved the Supreme Court for quashing the arrest of Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal by ED. We have asked for an urgent hearing by the Supreme Court tonight itself," Atishi said in a post on X.</p>

<h2><strong>'Will run government from jail'</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Atishi had said that AAP's national convenor would run the government from prison and that he would remain the Chief Minister of Delhi.</p>

<p>"We have received news that ED has arrested Arvind Kejriwal... We have always said that Arvind Kejriwal will run the govt from jail. He will remain the CM of Delhi. We have filed a case in the Supreme Court. Our lawyers are reaching SC. We will demand SC have an urgent hearing tonight," she said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Timeline of events in the excise policy case</strong></h2>

<p>- November 2021<br />
Delhi government implemented a new excise policy</p>

<p>- July 8, 2022<br />
The Chief Secretary of Delhi reported violations in the policy</p>

<p>- July 22, 2022<br />
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi recommended a CBI investigation into the breach of rules</p>

<p>- August 19, 2022<br />
CBI raided the then Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence</p>

<p>- August 22, 2022<br />
The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case on liquor policy</p>

<p>- September, 2022<br />
AAP communications head Vijay Nair was arrested by CBI</p>

<p>- March 2023<br />
ED arrested Manish Sisodia</p>

<p>- October 2023<br />
ED arrested AAP leader Sanjay Singh<br />
&nbsp;<br />
- October 2023<br />
ED sent the first summons to Kejriwal</p>

<p>- March 16, 2024<br />
ED arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha&nbsp;</p>

<p>- March 21, 2024<br />
Kejriwal skipped the ED&nbsp;summon&nbsp;for the ninth time in the excise policy case. Hours later the Delhi HC denied him interim relief in the excise policy case following which he was arrested.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the excise policy case on Thursday (Mar 21). The move came hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim protection from coercive action to Kejriwal stating that at this stage the court wasn't inclined to grant interim relief.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the excise policy case on Thursday (Mar 21). The move came hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim protection from coercive action to Kejriwal stating that at this stage the court wasn't inclined to grant interim relief. Immediately after the arrest, AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi took to her official X account and stated that the party had moved the Supreme Court to quash Kejriwal's arrest, seeking an urgent hearing. "We have moved the Supreme Court for quashing the arrest of Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal by ED. We have asked for an urgent hearing by the Supreme Court tonight itself," Atishi said in a post on X. 'Will run government from jail' Earlier, Atishi had said that AAP's national convenor would run the government from prison and that he would remain the Chief Minister of Delhi. "We have received news that ED has arrested Arvind Kejriwal... We have always said that Arvind Kejriwal will run the govt from jail. He will remain the CM of Delhi. We have filed a case in the Supreme Court. Our lawyers are reaching SC. We will demand SC have an urgent hearing tonight," she said. Also read: Excise policy case: Delhi HC rejects CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea to protect him from getting arrested Timeline of events in the excise policy case - November 2021 Delhi government implemented a new excise policy - July 8, 2022 The Chief Secretary of Delhi reported violations in the policy - July 22, 2022 The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi recommended a CBI investigation into the breach of rules - August 19, 2022 CBI raided the then Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence - August 22, 2022 The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case on liquor policy - September, 2022 AAP communications head Vijay Nair was arrested by CBI - March 2023 ED arrested Manish Sisodia - October 2023 ED arrested AAP leader Sanjay Singh - October 2023 ED sent the first summons to Kejriwal - March 16, 2024 ED arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha - March 21, 2024 Kejriwal skipped the ED summon for the ninth time in the excise policy case. Hours later the Delhi HC denied him interim relief in the excise policy case following which he was arrested. (With inputs from agencies)

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