Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the Supreme Court's dismissal of his plea contesting his detention by the Enforcement Directorate in the Excise Policy money laundering case. Watch to know.

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<p>In a major setback for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Indian Supreme Court will not hear his plea immediately on Wednesday (Apr 10). The matter may be taken up on Monday (Apr 15), when the apex court opens next.</p>

<p>A day after the Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case, the Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday (Apr 10) approached the Supreme Court.</p>

<h2><strong>An urgent hearing</strong></h2>

<p>As per media reports, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's legal counsel was going to raise the matter before Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, around 10:30 am, seeking an urgent hearing.</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Apr 9) the Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal's challenge to his March 21 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It said that the central agency was left with "little option" after Kejriwal skipped repeated summons and refused to cooperate with the investigation against him.</p>

<p>The court also chastised the AAP leader for questioning the timing of his arrest just ahead of the general elections and said the investigation against the "classes and masses" cannot be different.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition calls for Kejriwal's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday, after the High Court rejected his appeal, BJP opposition leader Bansuri Swaraj called for Kejriwal's resignation. She also alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party used ₹100 crore (around $12.15 million) in party activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With today's judgment, the Delhi high court has made it clear that Arvind Kejriwal had a very important role in the liquor scam and being the chief of AAP he was involved in it," said Bansuri.</p>

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<p>"The court saw all the facts. The High Court has also made it clear that his arrest is not illegal at all. I think Arvind Kejriwal should resign on moral grounds," she added.</p>

<p>"Kickbacks worth ₹100 crore were taken in the Excise policy case, which was used by the AAP in its party activities. The court saw all the facts given by ED. The court went through the Hawala transactions. The court saw the statement by the approver," alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party leader.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a major setback for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Indian Supreme Court will not hear his plea immediately on Wednesday (Apr 10). The matter may be taken up on Monday (Apr 15), when the apex court opens next.

In a major setback for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Indian Supreme Court will not hear his plea immediately on Wednesday (Apr 10). The matter may be taken up on Monday (Apr 15), when the apex court opens next. A day after the Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case, the Delhi Chief Minister on Wednesday (Apr 10) approached the Supreme Court. An urgent hearing As per media reports, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's legal counsel was going to raise the matter before Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, around 10:30 am, seeking an urgent hearing. On Tuesday (Apr 9) the Delhi High Court dismissed Kejriwal's challenge to his March 21 arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Also read | Delhi HC dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest; CM to stay in jail It said that the central agency was left with "little option" after Kejriwal skipped repeated summons and refused to cooperate with the investigation against him. The court also chastised the AAP leader for questioning the timing of his arrest just ahead of the general elections and said the investigation against the "classes and masses" cannot be different. Opposition calls for Kejriwal's resignation On Tuesday, after the High Court rejected his appeal, BJP opposition leader Bansuri Swaraj called for Kejriwal's resignation. She also alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party used ₹100 crore (around $12.15 million) in party activities. "With today's judgment, the Delhi high court has made it clear that Arvind Kejriwal had a very important role in the liquor scam and being the chief of AAP he was involved in it," said Bansuri. Also read | End of cross-border love story? THIS is what Seema Haider said about viral video that shows her beaten up "The court saw all the facts. The High Court has also made it clear that his arrest is not illegal at all. I think Arvind Kejriwal should resign on moral grounds," she added. "Kickbacks worth ₹100 crore were taken in the Excise policy case, which was used by the AAP in its party activities. The court saw all the facts given by ED. The court went through the Hawala transactions. The court saw the statement by the approver," alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party leader. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court may hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's petition against ED arrest on April 15

The Delhi High Court is set to pronounce verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case today (Tuesday). In his plea, Kejriwal had challenged his arrest and remand by the ED in a money laundering case linked to the liquor policy case.

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Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's appeal against his remand from the Enforcement Directorate and his arrest in the excise policy case was denied by the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

India: Delhi High Court rejects CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case

<p>In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Apr 9) dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise Policy money laundering case.&nbsp;Kejriwal is in judicial custody till April 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to the order, AAP sources told the news agency ANI that the party&nbsp;does not agree with the decision of the Delhi HC and the chief minister&nbsp;will go to the Supreme Court against the HC's decision. Kejriwal can go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday itself.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at Kejriwal with&nbsp;MP Manoj Tiwari saying, "A criminal is a criminal." In a post on social media,&nbsp;Tiwari wrote, "Everyone in the country has to follow the laws of India. Today Hon'ble Court order has shown the mirror to AAP's gang leader, evidence collected by ED shows that the kingpin is Arvind Kejriwal. AAP stands exposed."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Material collected by ED shows Kejriwal conspired, used proceeds of crime: HC</strong></h2>

<p>In the verdict, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that&nbsp;the material collected by the ED&nbsp;revealed that Kejriwal conspired and was involved in the formulation of excise policy and used proceeds of crime.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice Sharma said this Court does not consider the issues of political parties, but of investigating agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court said that Kejriwal is allegedly involved in a personal capacity in the formulation of policy and demanding kickbacks and secondly in the capacity of national convenor of the AAP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The order also said that to cast doubt on the manner of recording the statement of the approver would amount to casting aspersions on the Court and judge. This is not the first case or last case where the approver has been made.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>HC added that the law of approver is over 100 years old and not one year old. It cannot be suggested that it was enacted to implicate the present petitioner.&nbsp;<br />
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On the question of non-supply of documents and earlier statements (of approvers), the court said, "You're entitled to inspect documents at the appropriate stage of trial. However, this is not the stage."<br />
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"Who gives tickets for contesting election or who purchases electoral bonds is not the concern of the court," the court said.&nbsp;<br />
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Kejriwal's argument that he could have been questioned by ED through video conferencing was also rejected by the high court.<br />
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"It is not for the accused to decide how the investigation is to be done. It cannot be as per the convenience of the accused. This court won't set two sets of laws - one for the commons and the other for the public servants," the court said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What's the excise policy case all about?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The liquor policy case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. But it was scrapped at the end of September 2022. Corruption allegations were levelled against the party, which AAP denies. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The investigating agencies have said that the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Apr 9) dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise Policy money laundering case.

In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Apr 9) dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise Policy money laundering case. Kejriwal is in judicial custody till April 15. Reacting to the order, AAP sources told the news agency ANI that the party does not agree with the decision of the Delhi HC and the chief minister will go to the Supreme Court against the HC's decision. Kejriwal can go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday itself. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at Kejriwal with MP Manoj Tiwari saying, "A criminal is a criminal." In a post on social media, Tiwari wrote, "Everyone in the country has to follow the laws of India. Today Hon'ble Court order has shown the mirror to AAP's gang leader, evidence collected by ED shows that the kingpin is Arvind Kejriwal. AAP stands exposed." Also read: Indian markets scale new highs | Sensex breaches 75,000 Material collected by ED shows Kejriwal conspired, used proceeds of crime: HC In the verdict, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the material collected by the ED revealed that Kejriwal conspired and was involved in the formulation of excise policy and used proceeds of crime. Justice Sharma said this Court does not consider the issues of political parties, but of investigating agencies. The court said that Kejriwal is allegedly involved in a personal capacity in the formulation of policy and demanding kickbacks and secondly in the capacity of national convenor of the AAP. The order also said that to cast doubt on the manner of recording the statement of the approver would amount to casting aspersions on the Court and judge. This is not the first case or last case where the approver has been made. Also read: Indian-origin student, missing for three weeks, found dead in US HC added that the law of approver is over 100 years old and not one year old. It cannot be suggested that it was enacted to implicate the present petitioner. On the question of non-supply of documents and earlier statements (of approvers), the court said, "You're entitled to inspect documents at the appropriate stage of trial. However, this is not the stage." "Who gives tickets for contesting election or who purchases electoral bonds is not the concern of the court," the court said. Kejriwal's argument that he could have been questioned by ED through video conferencing was also rejected by the high court. "It is not for the accused to decide how the investigation is to be done. It cannot be as per the convenience of the accused. This court won't set two sets of laws - one for the commons and the other for the public servants," the court said. Watch this report: × What's the excise policy case all about? The liquor policy case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy. The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. But it was scrapped at the end of September 2022. Corruption allegations were levelled against the party, which AAP denies. The investigating agencies have said that the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy. The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi HC dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest; CM to stay in jail

India: No relief for CM Kejriwal as HC dismisses plea against arrest by ED in excise policy case

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidarvu5UQ4q5wd" /><meta charset="utf-8" />A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. A report by the news agency PTI said that special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Sisodia’s judicial custody after he was produced before the court on the expiry of the judicial custody granted earlier.</p>

<p>Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 last year for his alleged role in the scam. He resigned from the Delhi cabinet two days later.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Subsequently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>The case</strong></h2>

<p>The excise policy scam is related to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped. Sisodia, former health minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh are in jail&nbsp;in connection with the case.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case</strong></p>

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<p>On Tuesday (April 2), Sanjay Singh was granted bail in the case and walked out of Tihar jail, where he had been lodged since October 13, 2023. Sisodia, Jain, and Kejriwal continue to remain in prison.</p>

<h2><strong>'No celebrations until all others return'</strong></h2>

<p>A day after Singh's release, his wife Anita thanked the Indian judiciary for the judgement and hoped that other AAP leaders would be released soon. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Anita said that there would be no celebrations until Sisodia, Jain and Kejriwal were released from jail.</p>

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A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy.

A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. A report by the news agency PTI said that special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Sisodia’s judicial custody after he was produced before the court on the expiry of the judicial custody granted earlier. Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 last year for his alleged role in the scam. He resigned from the Delhi cabinet two days later. Also read | Arvind Kejriwal turns Undertrial no. 670: With books, bank account and medical check ups Subsequently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023. The case The excise policy scam is related to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22, which was later scrapped. Sisodia, former health minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh are in jail in connection with the case. Also watch | Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case × On Tuesday (April 2), Sanjay Singh was granted bail in the case and walked out of Tihar jail, where he had been lodged since October 13, 2023. Sisodia, Jain, and Kejriwal continue to remain in prison. 'No celebrations until all others return' A day after Singh's release, his wife Anita thanked the Indian judiciary for the judgement and hoped that other AAP leaders would be released soon. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Anita said that there would be no celebrations until Sisodia, Jain and Kejriwal were released from jail. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi excise policy case: No relief for Manish Sisodia as his judicial custody gets extended till April 18

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<p>Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, has come out&nbsp;from Tihar Jail following bail granted by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. Singh was released on Wednesday evening a day after being granted the bail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the time to struggle. The biggest leaders of our party (AAP) - Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain - have been kept behind the bars. I am confident that one day the locks of this prison will be broken and they will come out. This is why I want to say that this is not the time to celebrate, this is the time to struggle," Singh said after his release.</p>

<p>A big&nbsp;gathering of AAP supporters congregated outside Tihar Jail, where Singh had been held since October 2023, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding alleged irregularities in the defunct Delhi excise policy.</p>

<p>Earlier, a Delhi court instructed Singh not to interfere with evidence or influence witnesses. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja mandated Singh to surrender his passport, disclose travel plans within the National Capital Region (NCR), and maintain active phone location tracking.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court bench granted bail&nbsp;to Singh following the ED's no-objection and allowed him to resume political activities but restricted him from commenting on the case. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta, and P B Varale passed the decision, citing trial court conditions.</p>

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<h2><strong>Legal respite for AAP</strong></h2>

<p>Singh's bail offers some relief to AAP, grappling with the arrest&nbsp;of its key leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal. Party members contend that the case relies on coerced statements.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-congress-mulls-expelling-sanjay-nirupam-after-he-targeted-ally-707387">Also read |&nbsp;India: Congress mulls expelling Sanjay Nirupam after he targeted ally</a></p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the ED on March 21, with subsequent judicial custody, has drawn scrutiny. Kejriwal questions the timing of his detainment, alleging constitutional violations and disrupting the electoral fairness fundamental to democracy.</p>

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Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, has come out from Tihar Jail following bail granted by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. Singh was released on Wednesday evening a day after being granted the bail.

Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, has come out from Tihar Jail following bail granted by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case. Singh was released on Wednesday evening a day after being granted the bail. "This is the time to struggle. The biggest leaders of our party (AAP) - Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain - have been kept behind the bars. I am confident that one day the locks of this prison will be broken and they will come out. This is why I want to say that this is not the time to celebrate, this is the time to struggle," Singh said after his release. A big gathering of AAP supporters congregated outside Tihar Jail, where Singh had been held since October 2023, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding alleged irregularities in the defunct Delhi excise policy. Earlier, a Delhi court instructed Singh not to interfere with evidence or influence witnesses. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja mandated Singh to surrender his passport, disclose travel plans within the National Capital Region (NCR), and maintain active phone location tracking. The Supreme Court bench granted bail to Singh following the ED's no-objection and allowed him to resume political activities but restricted him from commenting on the case. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta, and P B Varale passed the decision, citing trial court conditions. #WATCH | Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh released on bail from Tihar Jail. pic.twitter.com/cgCuEAw6dv — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024 × Legal respite for AAP Singh's bail offers some relief to AAP, grappling with the arrest of its key leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal. Party members contend that the case relies on coerced statements. Also read | India: Congress mulls expelling Sanjay Nirupam after he targeted ally Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the ED on March 21, with subsequent judicial custody, has drawn scrutiny. Kejriwal questions the timing of his detainment, alleging constitutional violations and disrupting the electoral fairness fundamental to democracy. (With inputs from agencies)

India: AAP's Sanjay Singh walks out of jail after getting bail in Delhi excise policy scam case

The Delhi high court has reserved its judgment over Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. In response to Kejriwal's petition, the ED submitted a reply claiming the Aam Aadmi Chief is the kingpin of the liquor policy scam.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks immediate release from custody

<p>Tihar Jail authorities refuted the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) claim&nbsp;of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal losing weight in custody. The officials said that there has been no change in Kejriwal's weight since he first came to prison on April 1.</p>

<p>Delhi Minister Atishi on Wednesday (April 3) claimed that&nbsp; Kejriwal has lost over 4 kg weight since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case on March 21.</p>

<p>"Arvind Kejriwal ji is a severe diabetic. Despite health issues, he remained engaged 24 hours a day in the service of the country. Since his arrest, Kejriwal's weight has decreased by 4.5 kg. This is very worrying. The BJP is putting his health at risk by putting him in jail," Atishi said&nbsp;in a post on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>Tihar authorities denied the Delhi Minister of Education's claim and released a statement on Kejriwal's health. "On arrival on 01.04.2024, Kejriwal was examined by two doctors and all vitals were normal. Also, his weight is constant at 65 kg, since arrival to jail and till date. Home-cooked food is being provided as per Court order. His vital statistics is normal," the statement said.</p>

<p>Atishi has, however, countered Tihar's statement and said that Kejriwal weighed 69.5 kg on the day ED took him into custody.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail?</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case. ED claims that Kejriwal is the 'kingpin and the key conspirator' in the alleged liquor policy scam. He was sent to judicial custody on April 1 and will remain there till April 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kejriwal is lodged in Tihar's Jail No. 2 while his former deputy Manish Sisodia who was arrested in February last year is in Jail No. 1. Kejriwal has refused to resign despite his arrest and the Aam Aadmi Party has said that he will continue to run the government from jail.<br />
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Tihar Jail authorities refuted the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) claim of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal losing weight in custody. The officials said that there has been no change in Kejriwal's weight since he first came to prison on April 1.

Tihar Jail authorities refuted the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) claim of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal losing weight in custody. The officials said that there has been no change in Kejriwal's weight since he first came to prison on April 1. Delhi Minister Atishi on Wednesday (April 3) claimed that Kejriwal has lost over 4 kg weight since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case on March 21. "Arvind Kejriwal ji is a severe diabetic. Despite health issues, he remained engaged 24 hours a day in the service of the country. Since his arrest, Kejriwal's weight has decreased by 4.5 kg. This is very worrying. The BJP is putting his health at risk by putting him in jail," Atishi said in a post on social media platform X. अरविंद केजरीवाल एक severe diabetic हैं। स्वास्थ की समस्याओं के बावजूद, वे देश की सेवा में 24 घण्टे लगे रहते थे। गिरफ़्तारी के बाद से अब तक, अरविंद केजरीवाल का वज़न 4.5 किलो घट गया है। यह बहुत चिंताजनक है। आज भाजपा उन्हें जेल में डाल कर उनके स्वास्थ को ख़तरे में डाल रही है। अगर… — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) April 3, 2024 × Also read | Arvind Kejriwal turns Undertrial no. 670: With books, bank account and medical check ups Tihar authorities denied the Delhi Minister of Education's claim and released a statement on Kejriwal's health. "On arrival on 01.04.2024, Kejriwal was examined by two doctors and all vitals were normal. Also, his weight is constant at 65 kg, since arrival to jail and till date. Home-cooked food is being provided as per Court order. His vital statistics is normal," the statement said. Atishi has, however, countered Tihar's statement and said that Kejriwal weighed 69.5 kg on the day ED took him into custody. Why is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail? Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case. ED claims that Kejriwal is the 'kingpin and the key conspirator' in the alleged liquor policy scam. He was sent to judicial custody on April 1 and will remain there till April 15. Kejriwal is lodged in Tihar's Jail No. 2 while his former deputy Manish Sisodia who was arrested in February last year is in Jail No. 1. Kejriwal has refused to resign despite his arrest and the Aam Aadmi Party has said that he will continue to run the government from jail. (With inputs from agencies)

Tihar denies AAP’s claim of Kejriwal losing 4.5 kg, says weight remains same; Atishi contests

Delhi Court reserves verdict on CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea

Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal. The custody has been extended till April 15. Kejriwal is in ED's custody since March 21 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam.

ED says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal 'kingpin' of Liqour Policy scam

<p>A day after declaring that she would make an explosive expose, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi minister Atishi Marlena Singh alleged on Tuesday (Apr 2) that she was told to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. She also alleged that she was threatened with arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for failing to do so.</p>

<h2><strong>Threatened by BJP, says Atishi</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking at a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi claimed that she was approached via one of her close aides to join the BJP party. She added that she was told that doing so could help save her political career and that she was threatened that if she failed to join the BJP&nbsp;within&nbsp;a month, she&nbsp;would be arrested by the ED.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-hits-out-at-sunita-kejriwal-as-she-makes-dictatorship-claim-rabri-devi-in-making-706634">BJP hits out at Sunita Kejriwal as she makes ‘dictatorship’ remark; ‘Rabri Devi in making’</a></strong></p>

<p>Atishi also claimed that the person told her that Modi and his party had "made up their mind" to "destroy the AAP party and all its leaders".</p>

<p>Watch what she said:</p>

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<p>Previously, Delhi Education Minister&nbsp;Atishi Marlena&nbsp;accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of being the ruling party BJP's political weapon.</p>

<p>Her claims come as Delhi Chief Minister, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, remains in custody till April 15.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP reacts to Atishi's claims</strong></h2>

<p>In response to Atishi's allegation that the BJP tried to coerce her into joining them or face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal of fooling her.</p>

<p>"No one except Arvind Kejriwal has fooled you. He has destroyed several lives before her," said Sirsa in a video statement.</p>

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आतिशी जी आज प्रेस कांफ्रेंस करके कह रही हैं कि उन्हें BJP से “किसी ने” ऑफ़र किया है<br />
उस “किसी” का नाम तो बता दीजिये आतिशी जी! वैसे आप जैसे भ्रष्ट लोगों को BJP पार्टी में लेना तो दूर; ऑफ़िस के आगे से भी क़तई निकलने ना दे<br />
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<p>He challenged Atishi to reveal the name of her close aide, who allegedly received the threat from the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Atishi claims that he has gotten a message. She should reveal the name of her close aide so that the ED can arrest him."</p>

<p>Sirsa stated that the BJP would not accept a corrupt leader like Atishi "and&nbsp;will not allow her to even walk outside its office".</p>

<p>He also hinted at a power struggle within the AAP, suggesting that Kejriwal wants to put them in jail instead of making them Chief Minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When Arvind Kejriwal gave their names to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), they felt that they are the next in line because Kejriwal has given them away."</p>

<p>"This is because Arvind Kejriwal does not want to make them Chief Minister. He wants to put them in jail. So they are scared," he said.</p>

<p>Other BJP leaders, including Harish Khurana and RP Singh, supported Sirsa's stance, accusing Atishi of creating a sensation and diverting attention from real issues. They claimed there is an internal tussle within the AAP for the Chief Minister's post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is their internal tussle, which is coming out again and again in different manners. The truth is that action will be taken against all whose names are involved in the matter…It is clear that the fight for the CM post has begun in AAP. Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi are on one side and Sunita Kejriwal and Arvind Kejriwal are on the other side," said Singh.</p>

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A day after declaring that she would make an explosive expose, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi minister Atishi Marlena Singh alleged on Tuesday (Apr 2) that she was told to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

A day after declaring that she would make an explosive expose, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi minister Atishi Marlena Singh alleged on Tuesday (Apr 2) that she was told to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. She also alleged that she was threatened with arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for failing to do so. Threatened by BJP, says Atishi Speaking at a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi claimed that she was approached via one of her close aides to join the BJP party. She added that she was told that doing so could help save her political career and that she was threatened that if she failed to join the BJP within a month, she would be arrested by the ED. Also read | BJP hits out at Sunita Kejriwal as she makes ‘dictatorship’ remark; ‘Rabri Devi in making’ Atishi also claimed that the person told her that Modi and his party had "made up their mind" to "destroy the AAP party and all its leaders". Watch what she said: #WATCH | Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi says, "BJP through one of my close aides approached me to join their party to save my political career and If I do not join the BJP then in the coming one month I will be arrested by ED..." pic.twitter.com/Q1PRwZbm2C — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2024 × Previously, Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of being the ruling party BJP's political weapon. Her claims come as Delhi Chief Minister, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, remains in custody till April 15. BJP reacts to Atishi's claims In response to Atishi's allegation that the BJP tried to coerce her into joining them or face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal of fooling her. "No one except Arvind Kejriwal has fooled you. He has destroyed several lives before her," said Sirsa in a video statement. आप वालों का वही पुराना पैंतरा!! आतिशी जी आज प्रेस कांफ्रेंस करके कह रही हैं कि उन्हें BJP से “किसी ने” ऑफ़र किया है उस “किसी” का नाम तो बता दीजिये आतिशी जी! वैसे आप जैसे भ्रष्ट लोगों को BJP पार्टी में लेना तो दूर; ऑफ़िस के आगे से भी क़तई निकलने ना दे वैसे ED को आपका नाम केजरीवाल… pic.twitter.com/rAlHdt41i3 — Manjinder Singh Sirsa (मोदी का परिवार) (@mssirsa) April 2, 2024 × He challenged Atishi to reveal the name of her close aide, who allegedly received the threat from the BJP. "Atishi claims that he has gotten a message. She should reveal the name of her close aide so that the ED can arrest him." Sirsa stated that the BJP would not accept a corrupt leader like Atishi "and will not allow her to even walk outside its office". He also hinted at a power struggle within the AAP, suggesting that Kejriwal wants to put them in jail instead of making them Chief Minister. "When Arvind Kejriwal gave their names to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), they felt that they are the next in line because Kejriwal has given them away." "This is because Arvind Kejriwal does not want to make them Chief Minister. He wants to put them in jail. So they are scared," he said. Other BJP leaders, including Harish Khurana and RP Singh, supported Sirsa's stance, accusing Atishi of creating a sensation and diverting attention from real issues. They claimed there is an internal tussle within the AAP for the Chief Minister's post. "This is their internal tussle, which is coming out again and again in different manners. The truth is that action will be taken against all whose names are involved in the matter…It is clear that the fight for the CM post has begun in AAP. Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi are on one side and Sunita Kejriwal and Arvind Kejriwal are on the other side," said Singh. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | AAP leader Atishi claims was told to join BJP 'or else...'; ruling party trashes claim

<p>Under Trial prisoner (UT) number 670. That is the identity of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi's Tihar jail. The chief minister of the Indian capital has been allowed five regular visitors, including his two children, as well as three books of his choice, including the holy books Ramayana and Gita.</p>

<p>The Aam Aadmi Party chief has been lodged in a cell measuring 14 feet x 8 feet in Tihar's jail number 2. Kejriwal will stay in ward number 3 of jail number 2, reports have said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Five visitors — Kejriwal’s wife, daughter, son, private secretary Bibhav Kumar, and Rajya Sabha MP and AAP’s national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak — have been mentioned in the visitors’ register for regular visits," a source was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-court-sends-cm-kejriwal-to-15-day-judicial-custody-in-alleged-liquorgate-scam-706436">Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15 in alleged liquor scam case</a></strong></p>

<p>Kejriwal was sent to his cell on Monday (April 1). He was given a kit which contained some essential items of daily use apart from the copies of books that he had asked for. Notably, Arvind Kejriwal asked for the book '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/heres-why-journalists-are-the-finest-drafters-of-history-671262">How Prime Ministers Decide</a>' by journalist Neerja Chowdhury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Times of India report noted that while the belongings of jail inmates are confiscated upon arrival, Kejriwal was allowed to retain a locket he had requested the court for.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | Kejriwal jailed less than 3 weeks before voting begins</strong></p>

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<p>The jail authorities will also take special precautions as far as Delhi's chief minister's health is concerned.</p>

<p>Doctors and medical staff will be available around the clock to address any emergencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kejriwal's cell has a Television set. Upon arrival, he was given a sheet, a pillow and a blanket as well as two buckets and a jug as required under the jail manual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Times of India report claimed that the Tihar administration opened a bank account for Kejriwal upon arrival. His family, the report added, can deposit money in it for him to buy things from the jail canteen, including biscuits, salad, toothbrush, toothpaste and fruits.</p>

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Under Trial prisoner (UT) number 670. That is the identity of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi's Tihar jail. The chief minister of the Indian capital has been allowed five regular visitors, including his two children, as well as three books of his choice, including the holy books Ramayana and Gita.

Under Trial prisoner (UT) number 670. That is the identity of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi's Tihar jail. The chief minister of the Indian capital has been allowed five regular visitors, including his two children, as well as three books of his choice, including the holy books Ramayana and Gita. The Aam Aadmi Party chief has been lodged in a cell measuring 14 feet x 8 feet in Tihar's jail number 2. Kejriwal will stay in ward number 3 of jail number 2, reports have said. "Five visitors — Kejriwal’s wife, daughter, son, private secretary Bibhav Kumar, and Rajya Sabha MP and AAP’s national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak — have been mentioned in the visitors’ register for regular visits," a source was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. Also read | Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15 in alleged liquor scam case Kejriwal was sent to his cell on Monday (April 1). He was given a kit which contained some essential items of daily use apart from the copies of books that he had asked for. Notably, Arvind Kejriwal asked for the book 'How Prime Ministers Decide' by journalist Neerja Chowdhury. A Times of India report noted that while the belongings of jail inmates are confiscated upon arrival, Kejriwal was allowed to retain a locket he had requested the court for. Also watch | Gravitas | Kejriwal jailed less than 3 weeks before voting begins × The jail authorities will also take special precautions as far as Delhi's chief minister's health is concerned. Doctors and medical staff will be available around the clock to address any emergencies. Kejriwal's cell has a Television set. Upon arrival, he was given a sheet, a pillow and a blanket as well as two buckets and a jug as required under the jail manual. A Times of India report claimed that the Tihar administration opened a bank account for Kejriwal upon arrival. His family, the report added, can deposit money in it for him to buy things from the jail canteen, including biscuits, salad, toothbrush, toothpaste and fruits. (With inputs from agencies)

Arvind Kejriwal turns Undertrial no. 670: With books, bank account and medical check ups

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. Watch to know more.

India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case involving the now-defunct Delhi excise policy, will appear in court on Monday after his probe agency custody ends tonight.

India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to appear in court as ED custody ends today

On Monday, a Delhi court renewed detention for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until April 15 in a corruption case linked to the city's liquor policy. The opposition has rallied behind the AAP leader, accusing the ruling BJP, of crushing the opposition but BJP has denied allegations of political interference.

Gravitas | Kejriwal jailed less than 3 weeks before voting begins

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita on Monday (Apr 1) hit out at the Centre stating that "the people of the country will answer to this dictatorship."</p>

<p>"If the investigation was over, then why has he been sent to jail? The people of the country will answer to this dictatorship," she said.</p>

<p>Her remarks came after the Rouse Avenue court extended the AAP supremo's judicial custody till April 15.</p>

<h2><strong>'Rabri Devi in making'</strong></h2>

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri took a jibe at Sunita Kejriwal and compared her with Lalu Yadav's wife, Rabri Devi, who took over as the Bihar CM when her husband was imprisoned in a corruption case.</p>

<p>"A Rabri Devi is in the making. I have already said 3-4 times in the past 7-10 days that 'Rabri Devi' will come forward. I mean to say that Sunita Kejriwal will come forward now," Puri said.</p>

<p>He also took a dig at the AAP chief stating that he could now conduct cabinet meetings inside the jail with his fellow party leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/did-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-name-two-aap-ministers-in-liquor-policy-case-706549">Did Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal name two AAP ministers in liquor policy case?</a></p>

<p>"Can any government-run from behind the bars?... Here is a government which has three ministers already behind bars. They have a quorum, they can have cabinet meetings behind bars," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to the Enforcement Directorate came to an end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kejriwal was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja.</p>

<p>The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date.</p>

<p>The probe agency told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed an "evasive" attitude with his replies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country".</p>

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita on Monday (Apr 1) hit out at the Centre stating that "the people of the country will answer to this dictatorship.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita on Monday (Apr 1) hit out at the Centre stating that "the people of the country will answer to this dictatorship." "If the investigation was over, then why has he been sent to jail? The people of the country will answer to this dictatorship," she said. Her remarks came after the Rouse Avenue court extended the AAP supremo's judicial custody till April 15. 'Rabri Devi in making' The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri took a jibe at Sunita Kejriwal and compared her with Lalu Yadav's wife, Rabri Devi, who took over as the Bihar CM when her husband was imprisoned in a corruption case. "A Rabri Devi is in the making. I have already said 3-4 times in the past 7-10 days that 'Rabri Devi' will come forward. I mean to say that Sunita Kejriwal will come forward now," Puri said. He also took a dig at the AAP chief stating that he could now conduct cabinet meetings inside the jail with his fellow party leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh. Also read: Did Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal name two AAP ministers in liquor policy case? "Can any government-run from behind the bars?... Here is a government which has three ministers already behind bars. They have a quorum, they can have cabinet meetings behind bars," he said. The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to the Enforcement Directorate came to an end. Kejriwal was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja. The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date. The probe agency told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed an "evasive" attitude with his replies. "He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said. Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country". (With inputs from agencies)

BJP hits out at Sunita Kejriwal as she makes ‘dictatorship’ remark; ‘Rabri Devi in making’

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi CM likely to appear in court as ED custody ends today

<p>Indian law enforcement agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), made a bold claim on Monday (Apr 1) that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-court-sends-cm-kejriwal-to-15-day-judicial-custody-in-alleged-liquorgate-scam-706436">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and state ministers while being questioned in connection with the liquor policy case. He reportedly took Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj's names.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The probe agency stated that Kejriwal said&nbsp;"Vijay Nair didn't report to him but to Atishi Marlena and Saurabh Bharadwaj and his interaction with Vijay Nair was limited [sic]." Vijay Nair is one of the accused in the liquor policy case. He is the former communication-in-charge of the AAP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On March 21, the ED arrested Kejriwal from his residence in the alleged excise policy scam. The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) the Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-gets-fresh-income-tax-department-notice-report-706341">India's Congress party gets fresh income tax department notice: Report</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>ED's custody ended on April 1 but a&nbsp;local court&nbsp;sent him to jail till April 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before he was shifted to the Tihar Jail, the court allowed him to meet his wife Sunita Kejriwal and ministers Atishi and Bhardwaj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kejriwal was presented this morning in Delhi's Rouse Avenue court before the expiry of his custody with the probe agency. ED told the court that he had been "uncooperative" and was giving evasive answers, further stating that the AAP chief did not reveal the passwords of his digital devices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While responding to the latest development,&nbsp;AAP leader Jasmine Shah said that ED's claim "made me laugh". Shah further added that when&nbsp;Nair was first detained, he already revealed that he did not report to Kejriwal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Vijay Nair had said this when he was detained. Vijay Nair had said that I do not report to the Chief Minister, but to Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj. Now the question arises why ED gave the same statement after one-and-a-half years?" Shah asked.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pawar-versus-pawar-in-baramati-bjp-fields-sunetra-pawar-supriya-sule-calls-it-dirty-politics-706529">Pawar versus Pawar in Baramati: BJP fields Sunetra Pawar, Supriya Sule calls it 'dirty politics'</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>What's the case all about?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The liquor policy case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. It was, however, scrapped at the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption, which AAP denies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Electoral Bonds not a setback says PM Modi&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>According to the investigating agencies, the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in judicial custody in the case. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lawmaker K Kavitha was also arrested recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Indian law enforcement agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), made a bold claim on Monday (Apr 1) that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and state ministers while being questioned in connection with the liquor policy case.

Indian law enforcement agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), made a bold claim on Monday (Apr 1) that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and state ministers while being questioned in connection with the liquor policy case. He reportedly took Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj's names. The probe agency stated that Kejriwal said "Vijay Nair didn't report to him but to Atishi Marlena and Saurabh Bharadwaj and his interaction with Vijay Nair was limited [sic]." Vijay Nair is one of the accused in the liquor policy case. He is the former communication-in-charge of the AAP. On March 21, the ED arrested Kejriwal from his residence in the alleged excise policy scam. The ED is pursuing Kejriwal in two cases, 1) the Delhi liquor excise policy case, and 2) Another case related to alleged kickbacks in a Delhi Jal Board contract to a private firm. Also read: India's Congress party gets fresh income tax department notice: Report ED's custody ended on April 1 but a local court sent him to jail till April 15. Before he was shifted to the Tihar Jail, the court allowed him to meet his wife Sunita Kejriwal and ministers Atishi and Bhardwaj. Kejriwal was presented this morning in Delhi's Rouse Avenue court before the expiry of his custody with the probe agency. ED told the court that he had been "uncooperative" and was giving evasive answers, further stating that the AAP chief did not reveal the passwords of his digital devices. While responding to the latest development, AAP leader Jasmine Shah said that ED's claim "made me laugh". Shah further added that when Nair was first detained, he already revealed that he did not report to Kejriwal. "Vijay Nair had said this when he was detained. Vijay Nair had said that I do not report to the Chief Minister, but to Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj. Now the question arises why ED gave the same statement after one-and-a-half years?" Shah asked. Also read: Pawar versus Pawar in Baramati: BJP fields Sunetra Pawar, Supriya Sule calls it 'dirty politics' What's the case all about? The liquor policy case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in formulating and executing the Delhi government's excise policy. The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021. It was, however, scrapped at the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption, which AAP denies. Watch: Electoral Bonds not a setback says PM Modi × According to the investigating agencies, the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy. The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits. AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in judicial custody in the case. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lawmaker K Kavitha was also arrested recently. (With inputs from agencies)

Did Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal name two AAP ministers in liquor policy case?

<p>Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1)&nbsp;extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power.</p>

<p>The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to Enforcement Directorate came to an end. The Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja.</p>

<p>The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date.</p>

<h2><strong>Why police granted Kejriwal's&nbsp;15-day custody?</strong></h2>

<p>The ED lawyer told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed "evasive" attitude with his replies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional solicitor general S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwals-arrest-unites-indian-opposition-at-the-site-of-his-political-birthplace-706214">Opposition unites at INDIA bloc rally over Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest to take on BJP in polls</a></strong></p>

<p>Delhi government ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal were present in court.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Delhi high court refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the chief minister from issuing orders while in ED’s custody.</p>

<p>“This court directs respondent number 2 (ED) to bring its comments to the notice of the said judge who is directed to pass appropriate orders in accordance with the law. It is clarified that this court has not commented on the locus standi of the petition and the same is left open,” the court said in its order.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case</strong></p>

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate told the court that it is not providing any infrastructure and support to the chief minister for passing orders.</p>


Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1) extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power.

Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1) extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power. The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to Enforcement Directorate came to an end. The Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja. The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date. Why police granted Kejriwal's 15-day custody? The ED lawyer told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed "evasive" attitude with his replies. "He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional solicitor general S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said. Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country". Also read | Opposition unites at INDIA bloc rally over Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest to take on BJP in polls Delhi government ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal were present in court. Earlier, the Delhi high court refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the chief minister from issuing orders while in ED’s custody. “This court directs respondent number 2 (ED) to bring its comments to the notice of the said judge who is directed to pass appropriate orders in accordance with the law. It is clarified that this court has not commented on the locus standi of the petition and the same is left open,” the court said in its order. Also watch | India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case × The Enforcement Directorate told the court that it is not providing any infrastructure and support to the chief minister for passing orders.

Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15 in alleged liquor scam case

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong>: Over a dozen opposition leaders came together at New Delhi's historic Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/kejriwal-arrest-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-arrested-last-night-703318">arrest</a> of&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder Arvind Kejriwal's by Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case. The leaders of Aam Aadmi Party managed to keep the mega rally's focus on Arvind Kejriwal amid the rallying calls by all opposition leaders to 'save the constitution and constitutional values'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over a decade ago, it was at Ramlila Maidan where Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi Chief Minister after organising massive protests against corruption at the same grounds. As&nbsp;Kejriwal himself is in jail now, on corruption charges, his&nbsp;Aam Aadmi Party deployed his wife Sunita Kejriwal for political messaging at the INDI Alliance rally on Sunday.&nbsp;<br />
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/they-wont-keep-kejriwal-in-jail-for-long-delhi-cms-wife-lists-six-guarantees-on-behalf-of-india-bloc-706201">They won't keep Kejriwal in jail for long: Delhi CM's wife lists six guarantees on behalf of INDIA bloc</a></strong></p>

<p>Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal said, "I am not asking for votes today... I invite 140 crore Indians to make a new India... India is a great nation with thousands of years old civilisation... I think about Mother India from inside the jail and she is in pain... Let's make a new India... If INDIA Alliance is given an opportunity, we will build a new India... I present 6 guarantees on behalf of INDIA Alliance. First, there will be no power cuts in the whole country. Second, electricity would be free for the poor people. Third, we will make government schools in every village. Fourth, we will make Mohalla Clinics in every village. We will make a multi-speciality government hospital in every district. Everyone would get free treatment. Fifth, farmers would be given the correct price for the crops. Sixth, the people of Delhi have faced injustice for 75 years... We will give statehood to Delhi... We will complete these 6 guarantees in 5 years. I have made all the planning from where the money for these guarantees will come..."</p>

<p>Sunita was seen sharing a moment of bonhomie with senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi as she reached the stage&nbsp;at Ramlila Maidan about two hours after the event began.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the contradictions within the Opposition — which has banded as Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to purportedly&nbsp;de-seat Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power&nbsp;— were visible in the Indian capital at the cusp of election summer.</p>

<p>"It is time that one party and one person's government have to go," Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) said, a sentiment repeated by his alliance colleagues such as former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Indian elections 2024 | PM Modi's rally in Meerut, I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Delhi</strong></p>

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<p>The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee was conspicuously absent from the rally, and the West Bengal chief minister's party was represented by Rajya Sabha MPs Derek O'Brien and Sagarika Ghose. Given the photographic symbolism of the event, O'Brien chose to move away from CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechuri, the arch rival of TMC, besides whom he was initially seated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the BJP won't be able to win more than 180 seats if it chooses to give up what he described as 'high-handedness through ED, CBI, and Income Tax departments' against the Opposition leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress General-Secretary Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra called for the release of arrested leaders of 'INDIA' bloc including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over a dozen opposition leaders came together at New Delhi's historic Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder Arvind Kejriwal's by Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over a dozen opposition leaders came together at New Delhi's historic Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder Arvind Kejriwal's by Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case. The leaders of Aam Aadmi Party managed to keep the mega rally's focus on Arvind Kejriwal amid the rallying calls by all opposition leaders to 'save the constitution and constitutional values'. Over a decade ago, it was at Ramlila Maidan where Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi Chief Minister after organising massive protests against corruption at the same grounds. As Kejriwal himself is in jail now, on corruption charges, his Aam Aadmi Party deployed his wife Sunita Kejriwal for political messaging at the INDI Alliance rally on Sunday. Also read | They won't keep Kejriwal in jail for long: Delhi CM's wife lists six guarantees on behalf of INDIA bloc Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal said, "I am not asking for votes today... I invite 140 crore Indians to make a new India... India is a great nation with thousands of years old civilisation... I think about Mother India from inside the jail and she is in pain... Let's make a new India... If INDIA Alliance is given an opportunity, we will build a new India... I present 6 guarantees on behalf of INDIA Alliance. First, there will be no power cuts in the whole country. Second, electricity would be free for the poor people. Third, we will make government schools in every village. Fourth, we will make Mohalla Clinics in every village. We will make a multi-speciality government hospital in every district. Everyone would get free treatment. Fifth, farmers would be given the correct price for the crops. Sixth, the people of Delhi have faced injustice for 75 years... We will give statehood to Delhi... We will complete these 6 guarantees in 5 years. I have made all the planning from where the money for these guarantees will come..." Sunita was seen sharing a moment of bonhomie with senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi as she reached the stage at Ramlila Maidan about two hours after the event began. But the contradictions within the Opposition — which has banded as Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to purportedly de-seat Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power — were visible in the Indian capital at the cusp of election summer. "It is time that one party and one person's government have to go," Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) said, a sentiment repeated by his alliance colleagues such as former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah. Also watch | Indian elections 2024 | PM Modi's rally in Meerut, I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Delhi × The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee was conspicuously absent from the rally, and the West Bengal chief minister's party was represented by Rajya Sabha MPs Derek O'Brien and Sagarika Ghose. Given the photographic symbolism of the event, O'Brien chose to move away from CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechuri, the arch rival of TMC, besides whom he was initially seated. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the BJP won't be able to win more than 180 seats if it chooses to give up what he described as 'high-handedness through ED, CBI, and Income Tax departments' against the Opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress General-Secretary Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra called for the release of arrested leaders of 'INDIA' bloc including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. (With inputs from agencies)

Opposition unites at INDIA bloc rally over Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest to take on BJP in polls

Opposition 'INDIA bloc' holds a "mega" rally in Delhi to condemn the recent arrest of one of its leaders - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - on bribery allegations.

I.N.D.I.A bloc rally underway in Delhi, top Opposition leaders hold 'Loktantra Bachao rally'

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<p>Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday participated in the INDIA bloc's rally in New Delhi against her husband's arrest. At the rally in the Ramlila Maidan, Sunita read out her husband's message from jail. "Your own Kejriwal has sent a message for you from jail. Before reading this message, I would like to ask you something. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi put my husband in jail, did the Prime Minister do the right thing?" she told thousands of supporters.</p>

<p>"Do you believe that Kejriwal ji is a true patriot and honest person? These BJP people are saying that Kejriwal ji is in jail, he should resign. Should he resign? Your Kejriwal is a lion, they will not be able to keep him in jail for long..." she added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Kejriwal's six guarantees for polls</strong></h2>

<p>Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita said that the Delhi CM presented six guarantees for the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The guarantees are:</strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>No power cuts across India.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Electricity would be free for poor people.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Government schools would be built in every village.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Mohalla Clinics would be built in every village. "We will make a multi-speciality government hospital in every district. Everyone would get free treatment," Kejriwal's message said.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Farmers would be given the correct price for their crops.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;The Delhi CM also guaranteed statehood for the national capital.</p>

<p>"We will complete these 6 guarantees in 5 years. I have made all the planning from where the money for these guarantees will come..." the message added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Not asking for votes...'</strong></h2>

<p>Quoting Kejriwal, his wife Sunita also said that the chief minister was not asking for votes. "India is a great nation with thousands of years old civilisation... I think about Mother India from inside the jail and she is in pain... Let's make a new India... If INDIA Alliance is given an opportunity, we will build a new India," the message further said.</p>

<p>Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier in March in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The CM&nbsp;is in the central agency's custody till Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday participated in the INDIA bloc's rally in New Delhi against her husband's arrest.

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday participated in the INDIA bloc's rally in New Delhi against her husband's arrest. At the rally in the Ramlila Maidan, Sunita read out her husband's message from jail. "Your own Kejriwal has sent a message for you from jail. Before reading this message, I would like to ask you something. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi put my husband in jail, did the Prime Minister do the right thing?" she told thousands of supporters. "Do you believe that Kejriwal ji is a true patriot and honest person? These BJP people are saying that Kejriwal ji is in jail, he should resign. Should he resign? Your Kejriwal is a lion, they will not be able to keep him in jail for long..." she added. Click here to follow all LIVE updates on the Lok Sabha elections Kejriwal's six guarantees for polls Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita said that the Delhi CM presented six guarantees for the Lok Sabha elections. The guarantees are: > No power cuts across India. > Electricity would be free for poor people. > Government schools would be built in every village. #WATCH | Delhi: At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal reads out his message from the jail. Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal says, "I am not asking for votes today... I invite 140 crore Indians to make a new India... India is a… pic.twitter.com/rCPuMYhoex — ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024 × > Mohalla Clinics would be built in every village. "We will make a multi-speciality government hospital in every district. Everyone would get free treatment," Kejriwal's message said. > Farmers would be given the correct price for their crops. > The Delhi CM also guaranteed statehood for the national capital. "We will complete these 6 guarantees in 5 years. I have made all the planning from where the money for these guarantees will come..." the message added. 'Not asking for votes...' Quoting Kejriwal, his wife Sunita also said that the chief minister was not asking for votes. "India is a great nation with thousands of years old civilisation... I think about Mother India from inside the jail and she is in pain... Let's make a new India... If INDIA Alliance is given an opportunity, we will build a new India," the message further said. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier in March in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The CM is in the central agency's custody till Monday.

They can't keep Kejriwal in jail for long: Delhi CM's wife lists his six guarantees for Lok Sabha polls

<p>The INDIA bloc received consent from the Election Commission (EC) and police to hold a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.</p>

<p>It may be noted here, Arvind Kejriwal was arrested last week in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam.</p>

<p>The Sources in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) named some of the leaders who are likely to attend the rally.</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>Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Trichy Shiva, Derek O'Brian, Tejaswi Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Farooq Abdullah, Dipankar Bhattarcharya, Champai Soren, G Devaraja, Kalpana Soren and Bhagwant Maan are expected to participate in the protests.</p>

<p>AAP has received nod from the concerned authorities for holding rally for an attendance of more than 20,000 people, Gopal Rai said.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police stated in their notice of permission that the event will happen on Sunday from 9.30 am&nbsp;to 2 pm.</p>

<h2><strong>Arvind Kejriwal arrested</strong></h2>

<p>Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED for his alleged involvement in the liquor policy scam. This was the first case where a sitting Chief Minister was arrested.&nbsp;The Delhi high court on Wednesday (March 27) denied interim relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate as the court only issued notices regarding the CM's plea and posted the matter for further hearing on April 3.</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) leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are already under judicial custody in the same case.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-interim-relief-for-arvind-kejriwal-from-delhi-high-court-next-hearing-on-april-3-704885">No interim relief for Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi High Court, next hearing on April 3</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 demanding Kejriwal's resignation.</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>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>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.</p>

<p>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>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


The INDIA bloc received consent from the Election Commission (EC) and police to hold a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The INDIA bloc received consent from the Election Commission (EC) and police to hold a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (March 31) against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It may be noted here, Arvind Kejriwal was arrested last week in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam. The Sources in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) named some of the leaders who are likely to attend the rally. Also read: India summons US diplomat over Washington's statement on Kejriwal's arrest Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Trichy Shiva, Derek O'Brian, Tejaswi Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Farooq Abdullah, Dipankar Bhattarcharya, Champai Soren, G Devaraja, Kalpana Soren and Bhagwant Maan are expected to participate in the protests. AAP has received nod from the concerned authorities for holding rally for an attendance of more than 20,000 people, Gopal Rai said. The Delhi Police stated in their notice of permission that the event will happen on Sunday from 9.30 am to 2 pm. Arvind Kejriwal arrested Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED for his alleged involvement in the liquor policy scam. This was the first case where a sitting Chief Minister was arrested. The Delhi high court on Wednesday (March 27) denied interim relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate as the court only issued notices regarding the CM's plea and posted the matter for further hearing on April 3. 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: No interim relief for Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi High Court, next hearing on April 3 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. Also read: ‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’ 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. 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)

INDIA bloc gets permission to hold rally to protest against Kejriwal's arrest

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