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<p>Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday (Mar 30) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Delhi excise policy case. The case 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.</p>

<p>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, former health minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh are in jail in connection with the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gahlot, who is also handling the cabinet's home and law departments, was seen entering the ED office around 11.30 am local time. Sources told the news agency PTI that Gahlot, 49, was asked to appear for questioning in the case and get his statement recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).</p>

<p>He is expected to be questioned over the formulation of the excise policy as&nbsp;he was part of the Group of Ministers (GoM), along with Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, on the preparation and implementation of the liquor scheme for 2021-22.</p>

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<p>In its chargesheet, the central agency said that Gahlot handled a single SIM number but his IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) was changed thrice. The agency mentioned the 49-year-old minister's name in the chargesheet and in the context of Vijay Nair, the AAP communications in-charge arrested earlier in the case, saying Nair lived in the government bungalow allotted to Gahlot.</p>

<p>Describing this practice of allowing the use of a government residence to someone else by a public servant as a “criminal breach of trust”, the ED said it asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take action in the matter.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday (Mar 30) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Delhi excise policy case. The case 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.

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday (Mar 30) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Delhi excise policy case. The case 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. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish 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 read | 'Hope everyone's rights are protected...': UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest Gahlot, who is also handling the cabinet's home and law departments, was seen entering the ED office around 11.30 am local time. Sources told the news agency PTI that Gahlot, 49, was asked to appear for questioning in the case and get his statement recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is expected to be questioned over the formulation of the excise policy as he was part of the Group of Ministers (GoM), along with Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, on the preparation and implementation of the liquor scheme for 2021-22. Also watch | Delhi CM's wife launches WhatsApp campaign to garner support × In its chargesheet, the central agency said that Gahlot handled a single SIM number but his IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) was changed thrice. The agency mentioned the 49-year-old minister's name in the chargesheet and in the context of Vijay Nair, the AAP communications in-charge arrested earlier in the case, saying Nair lived in the government bungalow allotted to Gahlot. Describing this practice of allowing the use of a government residence to someone else by a public servant as a “criminal breach of trust”, the ED said it asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take action in the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot appears before ED in excise policy case

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<p>The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's seven-day detention by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) came to an end today (March 28), and he was produced in court. During the hearing Kejriwal&nbsp; made a submission before the Rouse Avenue court, which is&nbsp;hearing the Delhi excise policy case.</p>

<p>High voltage drama unfolded in the courtroom as the Delhi CM began his address amid&nbsp;opposition by the ED.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Here’s what Arvind Kejriwal said in his arguments before the Rouse Avenue court:</p>

<p>1. The Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal questioned, “Four witnesses named me in the excise policy case, are four statements enough to arrest a sitting CM?”&nbsp;</p>

<p>2. Arvind Kejriwal further alleged that the image of AAP is being maligned&nbsp;in front of the nation.</p>

<p>3. “It's being circulated that it is around 1000 million scam. However, Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that the money trail is not yet outlined,” Kejriwal added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>4. Kejriwal further said that there was a political plot behind his detention, claiming that witnesses are changing their testimony as they are&nbsp;being forced to become an 'approver' of the case.</p>

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<p>5. “This case has been going on for the past two years. The CBI had filed a case in August 2022. Then, an ECIR was filed,” Kejriwal was quoted by LiveLaw as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>6. As per legal website LiveLaw, Kejriwal was quoted saying," Where is the money from the liquor policy scam, may I ask? The 1000 million in cash that the ED alleged doesn't exist. Following an ED investigation, the real liquor fraud starts."</p>

<p>7. “I am ready for investigation, and you may keep me in remand as long as you like...” the Delhi CM said in court.</p>

<p>8. Kejriwal alleged that Sarath Reddy, the case's approver, gave the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 550 million. "The money trail is established, and I have proof that it is a racket. After being arrested, he gave 550 million to the BJP," Kejriwal was quoted as saying by LiveLaw.</p>

<p>9. "I was detained, but no court has found me guilty yet. CBI filed 31,000 pages and ED has filed 25,000 pages related to this matter", the arrested CM said in the court.</p>

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<p>10. “The motive of the ED is to crush the Aam Aadmi Party,” the CM further said.</p>

<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.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's seven-day detention by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) came to an end today (March 28), and he was produced in court.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's seven-day detention by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) came to an end today (March 28), and he was produced in court. During the hearing Kejriwal made a submission before the Rouse Avenue court, which is hearing the Delhi excise policy case. High voltage drama unfolded in the courtroom as the Delhi CM began his address amid opposition by the ED. Also read: Arvind Kejriwal arrest LIVE: Court reserves order on plea to extend custody Here’s what Arvind Kejriwal said in his arguments before the Rouse Avenue court: 1. The Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal questioned, “Four witnesses named me in the excise policy case, are four statements enough to arrest a sitting CM?” 2. Arvind Kejriwal further alleged that the image of AAP is being maligned in front of the nation. 3. “It's being circulated that it is around 1000 million scam. However, Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that the money trail is not yet outlined,” Kejriwal added. 4. Kejriwal further said that there was a political plot behind his detention, claiming that witnesses are changing their testimony as they are being forced to become an 'approver' of the case. Also read: US speaks about India summoning diplomat on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, Oppn's frozen bank accounts 5. “This case has been going on for the past two years. The CBI had filed a case in August 2022. Then, an ECIR was filed,” Kejriwal was quoted by LiveLaw as saying. 6. As per legal website LiveLaw, Kejriwal was quoted saying," Where is the money from the liquor policy scam, may I ask? The 1000 million in cash that the ED alleged doesn't exist. Following an ED investigation, the real liquor fraud starts." 7. “I am ready for investigation, and you may keep me in remand as long as you like...” the Delhi CM said in court. 8. Kejriwal alleged that Sarath Reddy, the case's approver, gave the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 550 million. "The money trail is established, and I have proof that it is a racket. After being arrested, he gave 550 million to the BJP," Kejriwal was quoted as saying by LiveLaw. 9. "I was detained, but no court has found me guilty yet. CBI filed 31,000 pages and ED has filed 25,000 pages related to this matter", the arrested CM said in the court. Also read: No interim relief for Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi High Court, next hearing on April 3 10. “The motive of the ED is to crush the Aam Aadmi Party,” the CM further said. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case is garnering more and more international reactions. This time, the United Nations (UN) has commented on Kejriwal's arrest.</p>

<p>During a routine&nbsp;press conference, Stephane Dujarric- the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, was asked about the political unrest in India before the Lok Sabha elections with Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of the Congress party's bank accounts.</p>

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<p>Responding to the question, Dujarric said, "What we very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone’s rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair."</p>

<h2><strong>US and Germany express concerns over Kejriwal's arrest</strong></h2>

<p>The UN spokesperson's reaction comes days after the United States (US) and Germany reacted to the Delhi chief minister's arrest. On Monday (March 25), a US State Department spokesperson said that it was closely following reports on Kejriwal's arrest, and urged a fair, transparent, and legal process for him.</p>

<p>Germany, meanwhile, said that like anyone facing accusations, Kejriwal was "entitled to a fair and impartial trial, this includes he can make use of all available legal avenues without restrictions."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Special court extends Arvind Kejriwal's custody in ED</strong></p>

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<p>New Delhi strongly objected to the remarks made by Washington and Berlin and summoned their diplomats.</p>

<h2><strong>Kejriwal's custody extended</strong></h2>

<p>Kejriwal's ED custody in the Delhi excise policy case has been extended till April 1. During the hearing at a local court in New Delhi, Kejriwal said on Thursday that the case had been going on for two years, and no allegations had been proven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief minister said that out of the 162 witnesses the ED examined, his name appeared only in four places.&nbsp;</p>


The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case is garnering more and more international reactions.

The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case is garnering more and more international reactions. This time, the United Nations (UN) has commented on Kejriwal's arrest. During a routine press conference, Stephane Dujarric- the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, was asked about the political unrest in India before the Lok Sabha elections with Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of the Congress party's bank accounts. Also read | Delhi CM's wife Sunita Kejriwal launches WhatsApp drive to rally support for jailed husband Responding to the question, Dujarric said, "What we very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone’s rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair." US and Germany express concerns over Kejriwal's arrest The UN spokesperson's reaction comes days after the United States (US) and Germany reacted to the Delhi chief minister's arrest. On Monday (March 25), a US State Department spokesperson said that it was closely following reports on Kejriwal's arrest, and urged a fair, transparent, and legal process for him. Germany, meanwhile, said that like anyone facing accusations, Kejriwal was "entitled to a fair and impartial trial, this includes he can make use of all available legal avenues without restrictions." Also watch | Special court extends Arvind Kejriwal's custody in ED × New Delhi strongly objected to the remarks made by Washington and Berlin and summoned their diplomats. Kejriwal's custody extended Kejriwal's ED custody in the Delhi excise policy case has been extended till April 1. During the hearing at a local court in New Delhi, Kejriwal said on Thursday that the case had been going on for two years, and no allegations had been proven. The chief minister said that out of the 162 witnesses the ED examined, his name appeared only in four places.

'Hope everyone's rights are protected...': UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

<p>The wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal,&nbsp;Sunita Kejriwal, launched a WhatsApp campaign on Friday (Mar 29), calling on people to show support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader.</p>

<p>"We are starting a drive from today - Kejriwal ko aashirvaad. You can send your blessings and prayers to Kejriwal on this number," she said in a video conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added that her husband is a patriot and courageous. "My husband true patriot. The way he put his stand in court requires lot of courage,"&nbsp;Sunita Kejriwal said in the video.</p>

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<p>Delhi CM Kejriwal remains in lock-up in the liquor policy case since his arrest last week by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi minister's allegations against ED</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party&nbsp;minister Atishi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the ED to jeopardise the AAP strategy for the 2024 elections. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Atishi said, "Yesterday in Rouse Avenue Court during the hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's remand, ED's counsel ASG SV Raju unknowingly presented the real motive of the agency before the court, before the world. He said that ED needs to have custody of Arvind Kejriwal for a few more days because Kejriwal has not given them the password of his phone. This is the same ED that had said that the phone that was used by Arvind Kejriwal at the time of the forming and implementation of the liquor policy could not be found by them."</p>

<p>"The excise policy was formed in the year 2021, was implemented from November 2021 to August 2022, From August 2022, 1.5 years passed on and the ED says that phone seized by them is months old. I want to ask them, that what do they want to search in a month old phone? When they themselves know that the phone does not belong to the time when liquor policy was implemented" she added.</p>

<h2><strong>Court extends Kejriwal's custody</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Thursday (Mar 28), the&nbsp;Rouse Avenue court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1 in the alleged liquor policy scam case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja issued&nbsp;the order after Kejriwal was produced in court on the expiry of his six days of ED custody. The Delhi High Court also declined any interim relief to Kejriwal and only issued notice on his plea challenging the arrest and remand.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal, launched a WhatsApp campaign on Friday (Mar 29), calling on people to show support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader.

The wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal, launched a WhatsApp campaign on Friday (Mar 29), calling on people to show support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader. "We are starting a drive from today - Kejriwal ko aashirvaad. You can send your blessings and prayers to Kejriwal on this number," she said in a video conference. She added that her husband is a patriot and courageous. "My husband true patriot. The way he put his stand in court requires lot of courage," Sunita Kejriwal said in the video. #WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal issues a video statement; issues a WhatsApp number for people. She says, "...We are starting a drive from today - Kejriwal ko aashirvaad. You can send your blessings and prayers to Kejriwal on this number..." pic.twitter.com/5Q4EgwMZez — ANI (@ANI) March 29, 2024 × Delhi CM Kejriwal remains in lock-up in the liquor policy case since his arrest last week by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Delhi minister's allegations against ED Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party minister Atishi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the ED to jeopardise the AAP strategy for the 2024 elections. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Atishi said, "Yesterday in Rouse Avenue Court during the hearing of Arvind Kejriwal's remand, ED's counsel ASG SV Raju unknowingly presented the real motive of the agency before the court, before the world. He said that ED needs to have custody of Arvind Kejriwal for a few more days because Kejriwal has not given them the password of his phone. This is the same ED that had said that the phone that was used by Arvind Kejriwal at the time of the forming and implementation of the liquor policy could not be found by them." "The excise policy was formed in the year 2021, was implemented from November 2021 to August 2022, From August 2022, 1.5 years passed on and the ED says that phone seized by them is months old. I want to ask them, that what do they want to search in a month old phone? When they themselves know that the phone does not belong to the time when liquor policy was implemented" she added. Court extends Kejriwal's custody Earlier on Thursday (Mar 28), the Rouse Avenue court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1 in the alleged liquor policy scam case. Special CBI judge Kaveri Baweja issued the order after Kejriwal was produced in court on the expiry of his six days of ED custody. The Delhi High Court also declined any interim relief to Kejriwal and only issued notice on his plea challenging the arrest and remand. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had filed a plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case. The court granted ED seven days to respond and fixed April 3 as the next date for hearing.

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The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday sought seven days extension of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's custodial remand from Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in the excise policy case.

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India has strongly objected to the recent remarks made by the United States regarding its "internal affairs". New Delhi summoned the acting U.S. deputy chief of mission in New Delhi after a State Department spokesperson said they were closely following reports of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in India. India's foreign ministry spokesperson has reminded the U.S. that external comments on India's domestic matters are completely unacceptable.

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday broke his silence on the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate. Speaking about the CM running the government from prison, VK Saxena said, “Delhi government will not be run from jail.” Speaking at the Times Now Summit held in the national capital, VK Saxena said, "I can assure the people of Delhi that the government will not be run from jail."

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<p>Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday (Mar 28) extended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody by four more days, i.e. till April 1 in the excise policy case.</p>

<p>The central probe agency had sought a seven-day extension of the Delhi chief minister's custodial remand at the court stating that they would&nbsp;be requiring&nbsp;further&nbsp;interrogation of Kejriwal in order to confront him with a set of other people.</p>

<p>However, the court stated that the AAP chief have&nbsp;to be produced before it on Monday (Apr 1) at 11 am.</p>

<p>He was produced in the court before special Judge Kaveri Baweja who extended the ED remand period until April 1, 2024.</p>

<p>The investigation agency in its renewed remand plea stated that Kejriwal's statements were recorded on five days during his custodial interrogation and he was "giving evasive replies".</p>

<p>It said that during the remand, the statements of the other three persons were also recorded.</p>

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<h2><strong>'I was arrested, but no court has proven me guilty yet,' says Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi chief minister addressed the court during the hearing and said, "CBI lodged an FIR on August 17, 2022, ED lodged ECIR on August 22, 2022."</p>

<p>"I was arrested, but no court has proven me guilty yet. CBI filed 31,000 pages and ED has filed 25,000 pages related to this matter. Even if you read them together, I would like to ask why have I been arrested? My name came to light only in four statements of four people," Kejriwal added.</p>

<p>"Are these four statements made by different people sufficient to arrest a sitting Chief Minister?" he asked referring to the statements of C Arvind, Raghav Magunta and his father&nbsp;Sharath Reddy.</p>

<p>He then alleged that people were being forced to turn&nbsp;approvers in the case and&nbsp;change their statements further claiming that there was a political conspiracy behind his arrest.</p>

<p>"You may keep me in remand as long as you like...I am ready for investigation," the Delhi Chief Minister said.</p>

<p>He also alleged that the ED's agenda was to crush his party.</p>

<p>"It's being alleged that 100 crore was in Liquor scam...Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that the money trail is not yet traced," Kejriwal said.</p>

<p>"The real liquor scam begins post the ED investigation. The motive of the ED is to crush the Aam Aadmi Party," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday (Mar 28) extended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody by four more days, i.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday (Mar 28) extended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody by four more days, i.e. till April 1 in the excise policy case. The central probe agency had sought a seven-day extension of the Delhi chief minister's custodial remand at the court stating that they would be requiring further interrogation of Kejriwal in order to confront him with a set of other people. However, the court stated that the AAP chief have to be produced before it on Monday (Apr 1) at 11 am. He was produced in the court before special Judge Kaveri Baweja who extended the ED remand period until April 1, 2024. The investigation agency in its renewed remand plea stated that Kejriwal's statements were recorded on five days during his custodial interrogation and he was "giving evasive replies". It said that during the remand, the statements of the other three persons were also recorded. Also read: Arvind Kejriwal claims ED trying to crush AAP, top quotes from court hearing 'I was arrested, but no court has proven me guilty yet,' says Kejriwal The Delhi chief minister addressed the court during the hearing and said, "CBI lodged an FIR on August 17, 2022, ED lodged ECIR on August 22, 2022." "I was arrested, but no court has proven me guilty yet. CBI filed 31,000 pages and ED has filed 25,000 pages related to this matter. Even if you read them together, I would like to ask why have I been arrested? My name came to light only in four statements of four people," Kejriwal added. "Are these four statements made by different people sufficient to arrest a sitting Chief Minister?" he asked referring to the statements of C Arvind, Raghav Magunta and his father Sharath Reddy. He then alleged that people were being forced to turn approvers in the case and change their statements further claiming that there was a political conspiracy behind his arrest. "You may keep me in remand as long as you like...I am ready for investigation," the Delhi Chief Minister said. He also alleged that the ED's agenda was to crush his party. "It's being alleged that 100 crore was in Liquor scam...Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that the money trail is not yet traced," Kejriwal said. "The real liquor scam begins post the ED investigation. The motive of the ED is to crush the Aam Aadmi Party," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi court extends Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

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<p>After United States on Wednesday (Mar&nbsp;27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable."</p>

<p>"Yesterday India lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department. The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable,"&nbsp;MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (Mar 28).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaiswal said that India&nbsp;adheres to the principles of the rule of law and other&nbsp;democracies must already know this. He also added that the democratic institutions will be safeguarded from any "undue external&nbsp;influences".</p>

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<p>"In India, legal processes are driven only by the rule of law. Anyone who has similar ethos, especially fellow democracies, should have no difficulty in appreciating this fact. India is proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions. We are committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences."</p>

<p>MEA spokesperson continued by saying that "mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of international relations, and states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others..."</p>

<h2><strong>India summons senior US diplomat</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After US said that it encourages a "fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal", India summoned US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena and took objection on the remarks by Washington.</p>

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<p>The diplomat held a meeting for about 40 minutes at the foreign ministry office in South Block, New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reacting on the summoning of the US diplomat,&nbsp;State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said,&nbsp;"We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not only that, US also chose to react on freezing of bank accounts of Congress - India's key opposition party in the Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues," Miller reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indian agency to combat economic crimes in the country,&nbsp;arrested the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam.</p>

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After United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable.

After United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable." "Yesterday India lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department. The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (Mar 28). Jaiswal said that India adheres to the principles of the rule of law and other democracies must already know this. He also added that the democratic institutions will be safeguarded from any "undue external influences". Also Read | Arvind Kejriwal claims ED trying to crush AAP, top quotes from court hearing "In India, legal processes are driven only by the rule of law. Anyone who has similar ethos, especially fellow democracies, should have no difficulty in appreciating this fact. India is proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions. We are committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences." MEA spokesperson continued by saying that "mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of international relations, and states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others..." India summons senior US diplomat After US said that it encourages a "fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal", India summoned US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena and took objection on the remarks by Washington. Also Read | India-China hold 29th round of diplomatic talks, discuss disengagement in border areas The diplomat held a meeting for about 40 minutes at the foreign ministry office in South Block, New Delhi. While reacting on the summoning of the US diplomat, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal." Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody extended for 4 days × Not only that, US also chose to react on freezing of bank accounts of Congress - India's key opposition party in the Parliament. “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues," Miller reportedly said. This comes as Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indian agency to combat economic crimes in the country, arrested the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. (With inputs from agencies)

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Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking to remove Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister. The plea was moved by a Delhi resident.

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<p>Reacting to the summoning of an American diplomat by India over the remarks of the US on the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor policy case, Washington DC on Wednesday (Mar 27) reiterated its call for "fair, transparent, timely legal processes".</p>

<p>"We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal," said US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller while responding to questions on India summoning Gloria Berbena.</p>

<p>Asked about the frozen bank accounts of the opposition Congress party, he said, “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With respect to your first question, I'm not going to talk about any private diplomatic conversations, but of course, what we have said publicly is what I just said from here, that we encourage fair, transparent, timely legal processes. We don't think anyone should object to that. We’ll make the same thing clear privately," the spokesperson said.</p>

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<p>The summoning of the US diplomat at the South Block office of the foreign minister lasted for around 40 minutes on March 27 as India strongly objected to the remarks of the United States on Kerjiwal's arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<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 Enforcement Directorate (ED) last week arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi CM Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam.</p>

<p>Miller said the US has been monitoring developments around Kejriwals' arrest and encourages "fair, transparent and timely legal processes" for each of these issues.</p>

<h2><strong>India warns of "unhealthy precedents"</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier India's foreign ministry, reacting to the comments said, "States are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others, and this responsibility is even more so in the case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents."</p>

<p>"India's legal processes are based on an independent judiciary which is committed to objective and timely outcomes. Casting aspersions on that is unwarranted," the ministry added in a statement.</p>

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<p>The remarks were made by the United States days after Germany's Foreign Office emphasised that Kejriwal is entitled to an impartial and fair trial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian government also summoned the German envoy, saying Germany's remark was "blatant interference in internal matters".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking removal of Kejriwal from CM post</strong></p>

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<p>On March 27, Germany's foreign ministry was again asked a question on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, to which its spokesperson said, "The Indian constitution - and I can say this from my own perspective as I was posted in India myself - guarantees fundamental human values and freedoms. And we share these democratic values with India as an important partner in Asia."</p>

<p>"The topic was discussed with the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday. Let me emphasise once again that we - India and Germany - have a great interest in closer co-operation and together in an atmosphere of trust," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Reacting to the summoning of an American diplomat by India over the remarks of the US on the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor policy case, Washington DC on Wednesday (Mar 27) reiterated its call for "fair, transparent, timely legal processes".

Reacting to the summoning of an American diplomat by India over the remarks of the US on the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the liquor policy case, Washington DC on Wednesday (Mar 27) reiterated its call for "fair, transparent, timely legal processes". "We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal," said US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller while responding to questions on India summoning Gloria Berbena. Asked about the frozen bank accounts of the opposition Congress party, he said, “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues." "With respect to your first question, I'm not going to talk about any private diplomatic conversations, but of course, what we have said publicly is what I just said from here, that we encourage fair, transparent, timely legal processes. We don't think anyone should object to that. We’ll make the same thing clear privately," the spokesperson said. #WATCH | On India summons US diplomat over comments on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress bank accounts, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller says, "We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.… pic.twitter.com/dWSDumsZXf — ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2024 × The summoning of the US diplomat at the South Block office of the foreign minister lasted for around 40 minutes on March 27 as India strongly objected to the remarks of the United States on Kerjiwal's arrest. Also Read: No interim relief for Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi High Court, next hearing on April 3 The Enforcement Directorate (ED) last week arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi CM Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. Miller said the US has been monitoring developments around Kejriwals' arrest and encourages "fair, transparent and timely legal processes" for each of these issues. India warns of "unhealthy precedents" Earlier India's foreign ministry, reacting to the comments said, "States are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others, and this responsibility is even more so in the 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," the ministry added in a statement. German foreign ministry again asked on Arvind Kejriwal arrest. Says, 'India and Germany have a great interest in closer cooperation'. When asked abt Indian judicial system, responds by, 'Indian constitution guarantees fundamental human values"pic.twitter.com/KwIb7yp7kt — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 27, 2024 × The remarks were made by the United States days after Germany's Foreign Office emphasised that Kejriwal is entitled to an impartial and fair trial. The Indian government also summoned the German envoy, saying Germany's remark was "blatant interference in internal matters". Watch: Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking removal of Kejriwal from CM post On March 27, Germany's foreign ministry was again asked a question on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, to which its spokesperson said, "The Indian constitution - and I can say this from my own perspective as I was posted in India myself - guarantees fundamental human values and freedoms. And we share these democratic values with India as an important partner in Asia." "The topic was discussed with the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday. Let me emphasise once again that we - India and Germany - have a great interest in closer co-operation and together in an atmosphere of trust," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

US speaks about India summoning diplomat on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, Oppn's frozen bank accounts

The Delhi High Court will hear Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's appeal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was arrested in a money-laundering case involving the purported excise policy scheme.

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest

<p>The Delhi High Court is scheduled to convene on Wednesday (Mar&nbsp;27)&nbsp;to address a petition filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal seeks his immediate release in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.</p>

<p>Kejriwal's petition, asserting the illegality of his arrest and subsequent detention by the ED, is set for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma at 10:30 am. The ED detained the Delhi chief minister shortly after the high court declined to shield him from coercive measures by the federal anti-money laundering agency. Following this, a trial court remanded Kejriwal in the ED's custody until March 28.</p>

<h2><strong>Allegations and legal actions</strong></h2>

<p>Previously, Kejriwal had approached the high court to annul all proceedings, including summonses, 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 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. Conversely, the BJP staged counter-protests, 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 marks the second directive issued by the chief minister while in ED custody.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest</strong></p>

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<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>

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The Delhi High Court is scheduled to convene on Wednesday (Mar 27) to address a petition filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to convene on Wednesday (Mar 27) to address a petition filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal seeks his immediate release in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal's petition, asserting the illegality of his arrest and subsequent detention by the ED, is set for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma at 10:30 am. The ED detained the Delhi chief minister shortly after the high court declined to shield him from coercive measures by the federal anti-money laundering agency. Following this, a trial court remanded Kejriwal in the ED's custody until March 28. Allegations and legal actions Previously, Kejriwal had approached the high court to annul all proceedings, including summonses, 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 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. Conversely, 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 marks the second directive issued by the chief minister while in ED custody. Also watch | Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Delhi court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging 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)

Delhi High Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest

India has lodged a strong demarche with the United States. US State Dept recently commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. A US diplomat was summoned by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

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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".

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