Kejriwal ED Questioning: In the cash laundering case associated to Delhi's excise coverage, the Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) nationwide convenor Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (21 March). The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, which happened simply earlier than the Lok Sabha elections 2024, is being seen as a setback for the Aam Aadmi Celebration.
On Thursday itself, Delhi Excessive Court had refused to provide any safety to Kejriwal from punitive motion in the cash laundering case associated to excise coverage. After this Thursday In the night itself, Kejriwal had approached the Supreme Court requesting safety from any punitive motion in the case. Tell us 10 large issues about this incident.
CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested, 10 large issues associated to the incident-
1. The case of arrest of Arvind Kejriwal is the first such case when a Chief Minister has been arrested whereas holding the post. In keeping with information company PTI, officers stated that instantly after the Excessive Court order, an ED crew reached CM Kejriwal's residence and searched it. After this the ED crew arrested Arvind Kejriwal.
2. ED interrogated CM Kejriwal beneath Part 50 of PMLA and arrested him quickly after. Throughout this time, many ministers and leaders of Delhi had reached the CM residence however nobody was allowed inside.
3. An official stated that CM Kejriwal will be produced in the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA) particular courtroom on Friday (March 22), the place the ED will seek his custody for questioning.
4. Aam Aadmi Celebration has stated that Arvind Kejriwal will stay the Chief Minister of Delhi and will run the authorities from jail. AAP chief Atishi stated, “We have now obtained the information that ED has arrested Arvind Kejriwal… We have now all the time stated that Arvind Kejriwal will run the authorities from jail. He will stay the CM of Delhi. We have now filed a case in the Supreme Court.'' Our legal professionals are reaching the Supreme Court. We will demand an instantaneous listening to from the Supreme Court tonight.
5. Delhi Minister and AAP chief Saurabh Bhardwaj had expressed his apprehension concerning the arrest of CM Kejriwal whereas speaking to the media. Shortly earlier than Kejriwal's arrest, Saurabh Bhardwaj had stated, “The best way the police is inside the CM's home and nobody is allowed inside, plainly the CM's residence has been raided.” It appears that evidently there are preparations to arrest the CM.
6. Shortly earlier than the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Meeting Speaker Ram Niwas Goyal had additionally reacted. In keeping with information company ANI, he had stated, “Everybody is aware of that Manish Sisodia was arrested however nothing was discovered. Until now greater than 600 individuals have been arrested. They’re the voice of Arvind Kejriwal earlier than the elections. Wish to suppress them and therefore wish to arrest them.” He had stated, “Even when Arvind Kejriwal is arrested, he will not resign.”
7. ED to interrogate CM concerning cash laundering case associated to Delhi's excise coverage Until now 9 summons have been issued to Arvind Kejriwal. Below the ninth discover, he was to seem earlier than the ED for questioning on Thursday however he didn’t accomplish that and approached the Excessive Court. He didn’t get aid from the Excessive Court. The first discover was issued to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to seem on November 2 final 12 months (in 2023) in the Delhi Excise Coverage case.
8. Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and 'AAP' Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh have already been arrested on this case. Sources had advised ABP Information that ED had advised the courtroom on Thursday that it needs to interrogate Arvind Kejriwal as a person and never as an accused. ED had additionally stated that as a consequence of Kejriwal's repeated non-appearance for questioning, the investigation of the case is getting delayed.
9. Congress has reacted to the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal earlier than the Lok Sabha elections. Congress Basic Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra focused PM Modi over Kejriwal's arrest. In a post from his ex deal with, he wrote, “Focusing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on this method as a consequence of elections is totally improper and unconstitutional. Reducing the degree of politics on this method fits neither the Prime Minister nor his authorities. Struggle your critics in the electoral battle, confront them boldly, and of course assault their insurance policies and dealing model – that is what democracy is all about. However on this approach, utilizing the energy of all the establishments of the nation to satisfy one's political goal and weakening them by exerting stress is towards each precept of democracy.
10. Priyanka Gandhi stated in a post on X,The financial institution accounts of the nation's largest opposition get together Congress have been frozen, all the political events and their leaders are beneath stress day and night time from ED, CBI, IT, one Chief Minister has been put in jail, now the different Chief Minister can be in jail. Preparations are being made to take it. Such a shameful scene is being seen for the first time in the unbiased historical past of India.
(Enter from Bhasha and IANS additionally)
Additionally read- Cash path of Rs 338 crore, secret assembly, South connection… Know the way Arvind Kejriwal got here beneath ED's goal?
(*10*)
Rajneesh Singh is a journalist at Asian News, specializing in entertainment, culture, international affairs, and financial technology. With a keen eye for the latest trends and developments, he delivers fresh, insightful perspectives to his audience. Rajneesh’s passion for storytelling and thorough reporting has established him as a trusted voice in the industry.
