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Punjab Police withdrawn from Kejriwal’s security

January 24, 2025, 2:07 am

The Punjab Police personnel deployed for the security of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi have been withdrawn following instructions from the Election Commission. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the development, stating that the decision was taken in compliance with the poll panel’s guidelines.

He further added that Punjab regularly receives reports about potential threats to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal. “We share such inputs with security agencies periodically. Moving forward, this information will now be shared with the Delhi Police,” said Yadav.

The decision comes amid recent concerns raised by BJP leader Parvesh Verma over the presence of Punjab-registered vehicles in Delhi. Verma questioned the identity and activities of individuals using these vehicles and alleged that their presence could pose a threat to security, especially with Republic Day celebrations approaching.

Verma’s remarks sparked a strong response from the Aam Aadmi Party, which labeled the allegations as an insult to Punjabis.

Earlier, the Delhi Police had written to the Punjab Police, seeking details of VIPs from Punjab currently present in the capital and their security arrangements. The Delhi Police stated that such information was crucial to ensuring proper security during the ongoing election period.

Union Home Ministry Authorizes ED to Prosecute Arvind Kejriwal

January 15, 2025, 10:02 am

The Union Home Ministry has authorized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi, over alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 excise policy.

Supreme Court Ruling Delayed Action

This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on November 6. It stated that the ED must seek approval before prosecuting public officials in money laundering cases. As a result, the charges against Kejriwal were delayed.

ED to Seek Approval Before Filing Charges

The ED will now seek prior approval for prosecuting public servants before filing charge sheets in Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases. The CBI obtained similar approval in August 2024 for its own corruption case against Kejriwal.

Alleged Bribe and Goa Election Campaign

On March 21, the ED arrested Kejriwal under PMLA. The agency claimed that ₹45 crore of a ₹100 crore bribe was used for Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Goa election campaign. The ED said Kejriwal was responsible for these funds as AAP’s national convenor.

Kejriwal Called “Kingpin” of Irregularities

The ED labeled Kejriwal as the “kingpin” of the alleged excise policy irregularities. It accused him, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and former AAP media head Vijay Nair of demanding extra money for election funding.

Bribe Money Transferred to Goa

The agency claimed Kejriwal’s associate, Vinod Chauhan, handled the transfer of ₹25.5 crore in bribe money from Delhi to Goa for the AAP. Kejriwal has denied all charges.

Kejriwal Criticizes BJP Over Delhi Slum Dwellers’ Future

January 12, 2025, 2:49 pm

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has harshly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that the slums in Delhi will be demolished within the next five years, leaving many residents homeless.

Allegations Against BJP’s Concern for Slum Dwellers

Kejriwal accused BJP leaders of showing false concern for slum dwellers, saying, “They didn’t stay in the slums for long, but their leaders have been there for the past month. They don’t care about the slum residents. The BJP is a party for the rich.” He further claimed that the BJP sees slum dwellers only as votes during elections and not as people deserving of real help. “They love the land and the votes, but not the people,” Kejriwal stated.

Kejriwal Slams Amit Shah’s Statement on Housing

In response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent speech, Kejriwal accused him of lying to Delhi’s slum dwellers. He referred to Shah’s promise, “Jaha jhuggi, waha makaan,” and said, “The BJP means, ‘Jaha jhuggi, waha inke dost ke makaan.'”

Lack of Progress on Housing

Kejriwal pointed out that under the BJP’s rule, only 4,700 houses have been built in Delhi since 2014, while there are over 4 lakh slums in the city. He criticized the BJP’s inability to address the housing needs of slum dwellers, stating, “If 4,700 houses were built in 10 years, it will take 1,000 years to provide homes to all slum residents.”

Concerns Over Future of Slum Dwellers

Kejriwal warned that, in the next five years, Delhi’s slums would be demolished, and their residents would be left homeless. He stressed that the BJP does not have a genuine plan to build homes for slum dwellers.

BJP Criticizes AAP Government

In response, the BJP has accused the AAP-led government of corruption, inefficiency, and failure to address rising pollution levels. They have also coined the term “AAPda” to describe what they call the harmful impact of AAP’s governance on Delhi.

AAP Hits Back at BJP

The AAP, on the other hand, has labeled the BJP as the “Galli Galoch Party,” accusing it of using dishonest tactics and engaging in electoral fraud.

Delhi Assembly Elections Nearing

The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with votes being counted on February 8. Nominations must be filed by January 17, and the last date for withdrawing candidacies is January 20.

Congress’s Decline in Delhi Politics

The Congress party, which once dominated Delhi for 15 years, has struggled in recent elections, failing to secure any seats. Meanwhile, AAP emerged victorious in the 2020 elections, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP secured just eight.

Arvind Kejriwal to Unveil ‘Milestone’ Scheme for Senior Citizens

December 18, 2024, 11:58 am

As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national chief Arvind Kejriwal has revealed plans for a significant announcement focusing on senior citizens. He shared this news on Wednesday, stating the initiative would be a “milestone in the Delhi model.”

“I am going to make a very important announcement today at 1 pm. This announcement will be for our elders and will prove to be another milestone in the Delhi model,” Kejriwal wrote on X.

Kejriwal Criticizes Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Remarks

Meanwhile, Kejriwal took a sharp dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his comments on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar during a parliamentary session. Kejriwal accused Shah and the BJP of disrespecting Ambedkar and displaying arrogance.

“See how Amit Shah ji is making fun of Baba Saheb Ambedkar in the parliament. These BJP people have become so arrogant that they don’t consider anyone as anything. Yes, Amit Shah ji. Baba Saheb is no less than God for every child of this country. I don’t know about heaven after death, but if Baba Saheb’s constitution was not there, you people would not have allowed the oppressed, downtrodden, poor, and Dalits to live on this earth. India will not tolerate Babasaheb’s insult. Jai Bhim,” Kejriwal declared on X.

CM Atishi Highlights AAP’s Work for the Poor

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, while campaigning for the upcoming elections, praised Kejriwal for his efforts to uplift the poor. During a public address in Tilak Nagar, she emphasized the transformation in the education sector under the AAP government.

“For the last ten years since Arvind Kejriwal became the Chief Minister of Delhi, he has worked for the common man of Delhi. In the history of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is the only leader who has worked for the poor people of Delhi,” Atishi said.

She highlighted that the government schools now offer better facilities than many private institutions, showcasing AAP’s commitment to public welfare.

AAP Releases Final Candidate List for 2025 Elections

On Sunday, AAP announced its fourth and final list of 38 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi constituency, while Chief Minister Atishi will represent Kalkaji. Other key candidates include:

Saurabh Bharadwaj from Greater Kailash
Gopal Rai from Babarpur
Satyendra Kumar Jain from Shakur Basti
Durgesh Pathak from Rajinder Nagar
Ramesh Pehalwan from Kasturba Nagar
Raghuvinder Shokeen from Nangloi Jat
Som Dutt from Sadar Bazar
Imran Hussain from Ballimaran
Jarnail Singh from Tilak Nagar

This strategic lineup reflects AAP’s readiness to contest in all major constituencies and strengthen its governance model.

Kejriwal to Quit, Puts BJP and Congress on the Backfoot

September 16, 2024, 8:39 am

By declaring that he shall quit his position as the Delhi Chief Minister, the Aam Aadmi Party boss, Arvind Kejriwal has precipitated the political churning in the national capital. His move, has evidently put both the BJP and the Congress on the defensive, and his outfit has apparently emerged as the party most likely to enjoy the advantage in the Assembly polls that can be held within the next six months, unless, the Centre has other plans.

Incidentally, the Sunday Guardian had anticipated his resignation both this time as well as when he had put in his papers in 2014, while he had the support of the Congress. The political blunder by the Congress at that time had cost it immensely and till today, the party has not been able to win a single seat in the last two polls, where Kejriwal led the AAP to historic wins. Although, it is early to predict the outcome of the next round of Assembly elections, it is more or less settled that the AAP, could win the third consecutive time, with the BJP and Congress competing with each other for the second and third position.

The Congress has improved its position and the BJP, even after winning the Parliamentary polls a few months ago, does not seem as confident as it should be. The BJP lacks a face that can be projected to oppose Kejriwal and the Congress may have no option but to bring back Ajay Maken, as its CM nominee, given that it would be wanting the support amongst Dalit and Muslims to be extended to the Punjabis as well.

Kejriwal’s announcement on Sunday, is a well calibrated move and the reason why he has sought 48 hours is that he wishes to gauge the reactions in political circles. There is also suspense over who would succeed him as the CM, with most analysts believing that it would be Atishi Singh, a minister in his government and someone who is close both to him and his closest associate, Manish Sisodia. Atishi is also handling most of the ministries and is virtually functioning as the de-facto CM.

However, Arvind is a very politically astute leader and would weigh in many other factors before choosing his successor. The choice would be his since all the MLAs, would now look up to him, to get them re-elected. Therefore, it is possible that he could opt to hand over the baton to his wife, Sunita, who has been holding fort for the past six months, while he was in jail. Sunita’s appointment would also help him to retain his dream house on Flag Stag Road in Civil Lines, which otherwise would have to be vacated, if someone else is made the CM.

The Lt.Governor, with whom Kejriwal enjoys a bitter relationship, would take no time in ordering eviction. If Sunita Kejriwal is appointed the CM, she does not have to be immediately elected to the Assembly and can remain in that position for six months and by that time, the Assembly polls, if the Election Commission decides, would have been held. The new Assembly can thereafter choose the next CM and if AAP comes to power, then obviously, Kejriwal would be the automatic choice.

The AAP proposes to use the polls as a referendum on the honesty of the CM, which is strange since, only the Courts have the right to convict or absolve anyone. However, Kejriwal has strong political instincts and if the people’s verdict is in his favour, he would claim that he had been declared innocent by the electorate thus mounting pressure on the Centre.

Kejriwal would also wish to make the elections, a plank for fighting for full Statehood for Delhi, in an effort to end the multiplicity of authority as well as to ensure that the Centre, does not use the current constitutional provisions, to curtail his powers, and is forced to review its position and bring about changes, wherever they were required. The AAP is contesting the Assembly elections in Haryana as well and many may believe that after Kejriwal’s release, the party’s nominees may benefit due to a “sympathy factor’’. This is most unlikely since in the adjoining State, which also happens to be the region from where Kejriwal hails, the AAP’s presence and chances, are almost negligible and its vote cutting capacity is also very diminished. But no chances should ever be taken and therefore, the Congress in particular should remarshal its strategy to contain any possible damage.

There are many in the Congress and other parties, who are convinced that the AAP is the ‘’B” team of the RSS and it has always flourished at the expense of the grand old party. What Kejriwal has to figure out is that like him, even the top two leaders of the BJP, are politically very wily and would not allow him to steal the thunder. Therefore, he should expect the BJP to also throw up a few surprises, the imposition of Presidents’ rule in the capital to begin with. The Centre could also supersede the Assembly and not hold elections on the plea that an alternative to the present arrangement has to be found.

A Commission could thus be constituted on the lines of the Sarkaria Commission, which the VP Singh government had in 1989 end formed, to look into the question of ending multiplicity of authority in Delhi while superseding both the Metropolitan Council and the Municipal Corporation. The BJP under Modi is a difficult opponent to have and therefore it is never easy to predict the moves. At present, the focus is on Kejriwal.

AAP MP Defends Kejriwal, Accuses BJP of Stifling Delhi Govt

September 15, 2024, 3:30 pm

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sandeep Pathak on Sunday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following allegations that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to resign was a “PR stunt.” Responding to BJP’s accusations, Pathak claimed that ever since Kejriwal formed his government in Delhi, he has been systematically denied power and obstructed from fulfilling his duties.

“Ever since Arvind Kejriwal became Chief Minister, he has had no real power. At every step, he has been blocked from performing his duties. The court has acquitted him, and it is the people of Delhi who elected him as their CM. Now, it will be the people who will decide if he should continue in the role,” Pathak said.

This statement comes after BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged that Kejriwal’s resignation announcement was an attempt to salvage his image, calling it a “PR stunt.” Bhandari further compared Kejriwal’s strategy to Sonia Gandhi’s leadership model, where she reportedly controlled the government from behind the scenes during Manmohan Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister.

“This is a PR exercise by Arvind Kejriwal. He knows that his image among Delhi’s citizens is no longer that of an honest leader, but of a corrupt one. Under his leadership, the AAP has come to be seen as a corrupt party,” Bhandari said.

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa also weighed in, suggesting that Kejriwal’s resignation was not voluntary but mandated by a Supreme Court order. Sirsa further claimed that Kejriwal was attempting to install his wife as the next Chief Minister of Delhi.

Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign from his position as Delhi Chief Minister within two days, stating he would not return to the role unless the people of Delhi deem him “honest.” He added that he would request early elections, alongside the state of Maharashtra, if the public supports his return.

Kejriwal’s announcement followed his release from Tihar Jail on Friday, after the Supreme Court granted him bail in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam case.

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

September 13, 2024, 7:41 am

The Supreme Court today granted the bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Supreme Court has deemed the CBI’s arrest of Kejriwal unjustified. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated that further detention by the CBI on the same charges is no longer justifiable. He emphasized the presumption of innocence, noting that bail should be the norm and imprisonment an exception. He stressed that the pre-trial process should not amount to a punishment.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan announced that the criminal appeal filed by Arvind Kejriwal is granted, overturning the High Court’s decision. Consequently, the Delhi Chief Minister will be released on bail.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed serious concerns about the conditions restricting Arvind Kejriwal from entering the secretariat or signing files. However, he refrained from commenting on these conditions due to judicial restraint, as they pertain to a separate ED case.

Supreme Court grants bail to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case registered by CBI in the alleged excise policy scam.

Supreme Court says prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. pic.twitter.com/6LoZkISNO4

— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2024

Kejriwal was seeking bail and contesting his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case.

Key details about the ruling:

Kejriwal has filed two petitions: one challenging the denial of bail and the other contesting his CBI arrest in the corruption case.

The AAP leader was arrested by the CBI on June 26.

He has approached the Supreme Court, contesting the Delhi High Court’s August 5 ruling, which upheld his arrest in the corruption case. The High Court noted that sufficient evidence was gathered following Kejriwal’s arrest, justifying the action.

The Delhi High Court also granted Kejriwal the option to approach a trial court for bail.

The case revolves around alleged corruption in the framing and execution of the now-scrapped excise policy for the 2021-22 period.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also filed a money laundering case tied to this alleged “scam.” Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 regarding this matter.

Both the CBI and ED claim that irregularities in modifying the excise policy resulted in undue benefits to license holders.

On July 12, the Supreme Court granted Kejriwal interim bail in the money laundering case. Additionally, the court referred three critical questions about the “necessity of arrest” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to a larger bench for a detailed review.

During a hearing on September 5, Kejriwal opposed the CBI’s argument that he should have first approached the trial court for bail in the corruption case.

The CBI’s representative, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, argued that the Supreme Court had directed Kejriwal to approach the trial court first in the money laundering case as well.

Kejriwal Asserts CBI Made ‘Insurance Arrest’ During Bail Hearing

September 5, 2024, 12:47 pm

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal‘s pleas for bail and a challenge against his arrest related to the now-abandoned liquor policy of the capital. The case is being heard by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.

Previously, the Supreme Court had granted interim bail to Kejriwal in a separate case involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED), but he remains imprisoned in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case. If the Supreme Court grants bail in this instance, Kejriwal could be released after spending over five months in jail.

Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26. On August 5, the Delhi High Court upheld his arrest, stating that the CBI had demonstrated the potential for Kejriwal to influence witnesses.

Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, described the situation as unprecedented. He argued that Kejriwal had already received relief in two cases under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Singhvi claimed the CBI’s arrest was an “insurance arrest” intended to keep him in jail.

Singhvi argued that the CBI had arrested Kejriwal after two years and claimed that the basis of the arrest was solely non-cooperation, which he contends should not be a reason for incarceration. He pointed out that Kejriwal, being a constitutional official, cannot be a flight risk, and that there is no concern of evidence tampering or witness influence given the extensive documentation and charges already filed.

Singhvi further argued that Kejriwal had been deemed fit for release twice, including by the Supreme Court under the stringent conditions of Section 45 of the PMLA. He criticized the special judge’s grounds for arrest as vague and lacking substantial material.

During the proceedings, Justice Kant questioned the duration of the bail hearing, expressing concern over the amount of time being devoted to the matter. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the CBI, requested equal time to present his case. Singhvi agreed, proposing to finish his arguments by noon.

The CBI’s counsel challenged Singhvi’s argument, suggesting that the discussions on bail and arrest should not be conflated. Singhvi responded by emphasizing that all other co-accused had been released and that prolonged detention was unjustifiable. He referred to previous judgments, including one involving Manish Sisodia, to argue that the trial related to the excise policy is unlikely to conclude soon.

Atishi Accuses BJP of Conspiracy After L-G Sanctions Kejriwal’s Prosecution

August 24, 2024, 4:01 pm

After Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise policy case, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Atishi accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy. Speaking at a press conference, Atishi claimed that the BJP was using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as political tools.

Atishi highlighted that Kejriwal was arrested just before the Lok Sabha elections in a case she described as false. She pointed to a sequence of events in June 2024, alleging that the BJP interfered with judicial proceedings. On June 20, Kejriwal was granted bail by a trial court in the ED case. However, Atishi noted that before the court’s order was even uploaded, the ED approached the High Court on June 21 and secured a stay on the bail order. On June 22, Kejriwal moved to the Supreme Court against the stay. Atishi claimed that after the BJP learned Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court, the CBI arrested him on June 26.

Atishi also mentioned that the CBI, after being given two weeks to file a reply by the Supreme Court, requested additional time, furthering her claims of a political conspiracy. She asserted that despite the BJP’s efforts, the truth would prevail and their plans would ultimately fail.

The central probe agency recently filed a sanction for prosecution in the Rouse Avenue Court, and a supplementary charge sheet against Kejriwal has already been submitted by the CBI. Kejriwal, who was arrested on June 26, remains in judicial custody until August 27, 2024. The court is set to consider the supplementary charge sheet on that date.

Kejriwal’s legal troubles began when he was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to alleged irregularities in the now-canceled Delhi excise policy for 2021-22.

Delhi LG Raises Alarm Over CM Kejriwal’s ‘Low-Calorie Intake’ in Jail; AAP Slams Concern as a ‘Joke’

July 20, 2024, 12:00 pm

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office sent a letter to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, expressing concern over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s reported non-compliance with his prescribed diet while in jail on Saturday. According to a report from the prison Superintendent, Kejriwal has not been consuming the full diet prescribed for him, despite receiving adequate home-cooked meals. The report notes that from June 6, 2024, to July 13, 2024, Kejriwal failed to consume his full diet, resulting in a weight loss from 63.5 kg to 61.5 kg, which appears to be due to insufficient calorie intake.

The letter further highlighted the LG’s concern about Kejriwal’s adherence to his medical diet and medications, urging that reasons for these deviations be investigated due to potential medical and legal consequences. The LG also recommended that prison authorities ensure Kejriwal follows his medication and diet strictly, given his Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. It suggested implementing strict protocols for monitoring his blood sugar levels.

In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned the LG’s motives, alleging that there is a genuine threat to Kejriwal’s life. AAP leader Sanjay Singh criticized the LG’s remarks, calling them dangerous and accusing him of lacking understanding of diabetes. Delhi Minister Atishi accused the BJP of plotting to harm Kejriwal and claimed that his low sugar levels, which have dropped below 50 multiple times, could lead to severe health issues such as a brain stroke or coma.

Atishi also accused the BJP of politicizing Kejriwal’s health and demanded that they stop endangering his life. She pointed out that Kejriwal has been diabetic for 30 years and that sudden drops in blood sugar can be fatal.

In related legal news, the Delhi High Court scheduled a hearing for August 7 on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging a trial court’s decision to grant regular bail to Kejriwal in the excise policy money laundering case. Kejriwal’s lawyers requested additional time to file a rejoinder, citing recent Supreme Court interim bail. The Enforcement Directorate argued that the trial court’s bail order should be cancelled due to irrelevant considerations or overlooked evidence.

Durgesh Pathak blasts BJP MPs over Delhi slum demolitions

July 18, 2024, 10:16 pm

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is blaming BJP MPs for demolishing slums in Civil Lines and threatening further demolitions in Brar Square. Senior AAP leader and MLA Durgesh Pathak accused Delhi’s BJP MPs of rendering the poor homeless by using departments under their control to demolish their houses.

Durgesh Pathak claims the demolition in Civil Lines is illegal, targeting Hindu families from Pakistan who have lived there for 70–80 years. He questions whether the orders came from the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MPs, a central minister, or Bansuri Swaraj, and calls for an investigation and strict action against those responsible.

Pathak said the Aam Aadmi Party demands that whoever is behind these two cases be investigated and strict action be taken. The people of Delhi have elected BJP MPs, so it is their responsibility to stop these actions. The AAP MLA states, “We have taken this matter to court, and we hope we will get justice from there too, but this action of the BJP is completely wrong, and it is a conspiracy to ruin Delhi.”

Durgesh Pathak stated that for the past 10 days, houses of poor people in Delhi have been demolished by departments under BJP MPs. He mentioned that the DDA recently demolished many homes in Civil Lines and continues to threaten more demolitions. Additionally, the Railway Department has issued notices to demolish thousands of slums in Loha Mandi, Budh Nagar, and Inderpuri near Brar Square before July 22.

Durgesh Pathak criticized BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj for not visiting or assuring the residents of Brar Square after the railway issued demolition notices six days ago. He holds her responsible for any demolitions, as the railway department falls under her jurisdiction. Similarly, he pointed out that BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has been unresponsive, not visiting the affected people in Chandni Chowk even five days after their houses were demolished. Pathak lamented that no BJP MP is taking responsibility for these actions.

Delhi HC Reserves Judgment On Kejriwal’s Plea Against CBI Arrest

July 17, 2024, 6:51 pm

The Delhi High Court reserved its judgment on jailed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the excise policy case. The court also reserved its order regarding Kejriwal’s request for interim bail.

Special public prosecutor DP Singh, representing the CBI, argued that Kejriwal could not leverage the apex court’s interim bail, granted for 21 days, to his advantage, as it was intended solely for the Lok Sabha elections.

The CBI counsel stated in court that the Aam Aadmi Party convenor cannot utilize the trial court’s June 20 order granting him bail in the money laundering case, as the Delhi High Court has stayed this order through a detailed 30-page ruling.

The CBI lawyer stated that the agency has the authority to arrest an individual even on “mere suspicion,” asserting that they had “probable reasons” at the time of arresting the Chief Minister. “The CrPC permits arrest for the purpose of investigation. Kejriwal’s arrest was necessary because his custodial interrogation had become essential,” Singh argued.

He claimed that the CBI had “sufficient material” to demonstrate that Kejriwal had the capacity to influence and derail the investigation. Singh added that the CBI is in the final stages of completing the probe and has a “reasonable apprehension” that the Chief Minister could influence witnesses if released.

Kejriwal’s counsel, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, described the CBI’s position as a “delaying tactic,” arguing that the agency had not provided any justification for why the court should not consider the Chief Minister’s bail plea. Singhvi noted that the most recent significant evidence the CBI has against the AAP leader dates back to January 2024.

Kejriwal’s Arrest: Legal Battle Questions Political Motives and Fairness

July 17, 2024, 2:36 pm

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, is fighting his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) linked to the Delhi excise policy case. In a recent hearing at the Delhi High Court, his lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, called the arrest an “afterthought insurance arrest,” arguing it happened only after Kejriwal was granted bail in a separate Enforcement Directorate (ED) case.

Background of the Arrest

Kejriwal’s arrest has raised questions about the timing and motives behind the CBI’s actions. Singhvi noted that the agency did not consider arresting his client until June 2024, almost two years after the alleged scam, which supposedly occurred in August 2022. He asked why the CBI suddenly decided to arrest him just months before the anniversary of the incident.

Singhvi stressed that the CBI had no solid evidence or reasons for the arrest. He argued that Kejriwal’s detention violated his fundamental rights and legal procedures, particularly under Section 41 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which outlines how arrests should be conducted.

Key Legal Arguments

In court, Singhvi stated, “The arrest is against the procedure established by law.” He emphasized that Kejriwal, as a chief minister, should not be treated like a criminal. He criticized the trial court’s decision to remand Kejriwal based only on claims that he didn’t provide satisfactory answers during questioning.

Singhvi pointed out that the CBI failed to explain the legal grounds for Kejriwal’s arrest, claiming that they did not follow due process. He lamented that the arrest happened without proper notice or a chance for a fair hearing, which he viewed as a violation of Kejriwal’s rights.

Political Implications

The legal battle occurs during a politically charged atmosphere, with Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) arguing that the arrest is politically motivated to weaken his government. While the Delhi government has faced scrutiny over its excise policy, AAP leaders claim the investigation is biased.

Kejriwal’s situation highlights concerns about the intersection of law and politics in India. Critics argue that investigative agencies are being misused for political gain, and this case reflects broader issues regarding the independence of law enforcement.

As the Delhi High Court reviews Kejriwal’s plea, the implications of this case reach beyond the legal issues at hand. It raises important questions about how political figures are treated in the legal system and the balance of power between law enforcement and elected officials. The outcome could significantly impact the political landscape in Delhi and India, especially regarding the accountability of investigative agencies.

With the court proceedings ongoing, attention remains on the judicial system to deliver a fair resolution to this high-stakes legal battle.

Delhi High Court Seeks ED, Tihar Jail Replies To Kejriwal’s Plea For More Virtual Lawyer Meetings

July 9, 2024, 12:52 pm

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses from Tihar Jail authorities and the Enforcement Directorate to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s request for two more virtual meetings with his lawyers in a week. Kejriwal is currently in judicial custody in money laundering and corruption cases associated to the alleged excise policy scam.

The AAP Leader, who is in judicial custody in the money-laundering and corruption cases linked to the Liquor policy “scam”—moved the high court to overturn a trial court’s order that denied his request for two additional videoconference meetings with his lawyers in a week.

Kejriwal has stated that he has 30-35 cases outstanding against him, requiring meetings and negotiations with his attorneys. Kejriwal is currently permitted two sessions with his attorneys every week.

Advocate Zoheb Hossain, representing the ED, stated that he intended to submit a reply. The attorney representing the Tihar Jail administration stated that he, too, desired to file a reply.

The attorney representing the Tihar Jail administration stated that he, too, desired to file a reply. On the court’s question about the objection to the CM’s plea, the counsel stated that the rule is the same for everyone and that a prisoner is entitled to two sessions with his or her advocate every week.

The ED detained Kejriwal on March 21 in a money-laundering case related to the Delhi excise scheme. On June 25, the Delhi High Court halted a trial court ruling that granted him bail in the ED case.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Faces CBI Scrutiny in Excise Policy Case

July 6, 2024, 4:38 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is under the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) spotlight regarding the excise policy case. While the CBI has reportedly finished investigations into other accused individuals, Kejriwal’s role is still under close examination.

Recent Developments

CBI counsel Advocate DP Singh stated that the agency will update the Supreme Court on new findings since June 4, which could affect Kejriwal’s legal situation. Previously, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured that investigations into all accused, except Kejriwal, would conclude by July 3, 2024, allowing trial proceedings to begin.
However, lawyers for Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha have challenged these claims, pointing to earlier court orders suggesting the investigation was already complete.

Judicial Custody Extension

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja recently extended the judicial custody of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others until July 15, 2024. The court allowed Sisodia limited administrative permissions to manage constituency affairs and family expenses under supervision. A supplementary charge sheet against BRS Leader K Kavitha was delayed until July 8, 2024, due to administrative errors in document pagination.
The excise policy case has attracted significant attention, highlighting the complex legal processes involving high-profile political figures. The implications for Kejriwal and others remain under intense scrutiny and legal debate.

Conclusion

This ongoing investigation showcases the intersection of law, governance, and public scrutiny, influencing the narrative around key political figures in Delhi. As legal proceedings continue, the outcomes and their potential impact on the political landscape will be closely watched.

HC Issues Notice to CBI on Kejriwal’s Bail Plea; Hearing Set for July 17

July 5, 2024, 1:27 pm

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a bail plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal related to the Excise Policy case. Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 in connection with this case. Justice Neena Bansal’s bench has requested a response from the CBI and scheduled a detailed hearing for July 17.

Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party and the current Chief Minister of Delhi, claims he is being unfairly targeted and harassed. He is seeking regular bail from the High Court. He has also challenged his arrest and the remand orders issued by the trial court, which will be addressed on July 17.

Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Vikram Chaudhari, and N Hariharan represented Kejriwal, while advocate DP Singh represented the CBI. The CBI argued that the first court for bail should have been the trial court and cautioned against setting a precedent if the High Court allowed the bail plea. Singhvi argued that Kejriwal is not a flight risk and has strong societal ties.

Kejriwal’s plea contends that his arrest violates the statutory mandates of Sections 41 and 60A of the CrPC, which require specific conditions for arrests with offenses carrying a maximum punishment of seven years. He asserts that these conditions were not met, making his arrest illegal.

The CBI maintains that Kejriwal did not cooperate during his interrogation and gave evasive responses to critical questions about the new Excise Policy of Delhi 2021-22. The CBI also alleges that Kejriwal could influence witnesses and tamper with evidence due to his influential position.

Kejriwal was arrested on June 26 after the Delhi Court allowed the CBI to interrogate him formally. The Delhi High Court recently stayed the trial court’s bail order for Kejriwal, stating that the trial court did not properly assess the conditions under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before granting bail.

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI Reply on Kejriwal’s Arrest Challenge Within 7 Days

July 2, 2024, 3:39 pm

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday in response to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the agency in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. The bench, led by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, has asked the CBI to respond within seven days.

Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), contested a June 26 trial court order that remanded him to CBI custody for three days. On June 29, the trial court placed Kejriwal in judicial custody until July 12, identifying him as one of the main conspirators in the ongoing investigation.

Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 while in judicial custody at Tihar jail for a related money-laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), where he was detained until July 3.

The CBI alleged that Kejriwal was uncooperative and provided evasive answers during the investigation, expressing concerns that he might influence witnesses. On June 26, the trial court denied declaring his arrest illegal, as requested by the defense, stating, “The timing may be circumspect but it is not the clear criterion for declaring an arrest illegal.” The court added that while the investigation is the agency’s prerogative, safeguards in the law must be observed.

Previously, Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 and granted bail by the trial court in the money-laundering case on June 20. However, the high court stayed the trial court’s bail order.

The excise policy in question was scrapped in 2022 after the Delhi lieutenant governor ordered a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in its formulation and execution. The CBI and ED claimed that the policy was altered to provide undue favors to license holders.

Arvind Kejriwal Challenges CBI Arrest and Judicial Custody in Delhi High Court

July 1, 2024, 12:32 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging his recent arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case. Additionally, he contested a Delhi court’s decision on June 26 that remanded him to three-day custody, followed by judicial custody until July 12. The court asserted Kejriwal’s alleged role as a key conspirator in the case.

The CBI had sought 14 days of judicial custody, citing Kejriwal’s alleged lack of cooperation and evasive responses, suggesting he could influence witnesses. Kejriwal, previously arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a related money-laundering investigation on March 21, faced another arrest by the CBI on June 26.

Judge Sunena Sharma justified the judicial custody, citing a complex conspiracy involving numerous individuals linked to the formulation and execution of the excise policy and the handling of illicit funds. The court stressed the necessity of custodial interrogation to confront Kejriwal with additional evidence likely to emerge during the ongoing investigation.

Highlighting discrepancies in Kejriwal’s cooperation during interrogation, the court referred to incriminating evidence suggesting misuse of funds during Goa’s assembly elections from June 2021 to February 2022, including expenses for air travel and accommodation.

Kejriwal and several AAP leaders are accused of receiving ₹100 crore in kickbacks from businessmen and politicians in exchange for shaping a favourable liquor policy, subsequently annulled following allegations of irregularities in liquor license allocations. According to the CBI and ED, a significant portion of these funds was allegedly diverted through hawala channels to finance the party’s electoral campaign in Goa.

AAP Protests Near BJP HQ, Demands Release of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

June 29, 2024, 1:52 pm

AAP leaders and supporters staged a protest near the BJP headquarters on DDU Marg, demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in CBI custody due to issues related to the Delhi government’s excise policy.

Earlier, Kejriwal had been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the same policy. Despite being granted bail by a trial court, the Delhi High Court intervened and stayed the bail order.

Protesters gathered at the AAP office near the BJP headquarters, chanting slogans against the BJP and advocating for Kejriwal’s freedom. They displayed placards condemning what they perceive as the “misuse” of central agencies and demanding an end to “dictatorship.”

Security measures were heightened to prevent the demonstrators from marching towards the BJP headquarters, with barricades set up and paramilitary forces deployed on-site to maintain order. A senior police officer mentioned that detention of protesters could occur if deemed necessary, citing the enforcement of Section 144 of the CrPC at DDU Marg.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: Arvind Kejriwal Sent To Three-Day CBI Custody

June 26, 2024, 7:14 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to three-day custody by the CBI, following his arrest in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a defunct excise policy. The decision was handed down by vacation judge Amitabh Rawat of the Rouse Avenue court, who stipulated that Kejriwal must appear before the court by June 29, 7:00 PM. This move marks a critical turn in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the former excise policy, underscoring heightened scrutiny and legal implications for the prominent political figure.

Delhi Excise Policy Case: HC Likely To Announce Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail today

June 25, 2024, 8:48 am

The Delhi High Court is expected to announce its decision on Tuesday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to stay the trial court’s bail order for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. The verdict is scheduled for 2:30 pm. A vacation bench led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain had reserved the decision on June 21 after the ED contested the trial court’s ruling, which has been temporarily suspended pending the high court’s ruling.

On Monday, the ED opposed Kejriwal’s bail plea in the liquor policy case, calling the trial court’s order “illegal and perverse.” In a written response to the Delhi High Court, Kejriwal argued that discretionary bail orders cannot be overturned “merely on perceptions and fanciful imagination of the prosecution.” Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain’s vacation bench is set to deliver its verdict on the ED’s plea to stay the bail order at 2:30 pm on Tuesday.

The court had reserved its order on June 21 regarding the ED’s plea for a stay on the bail order. In its written submission to the high court, the ED claimed that the trial court, which granted Kejriwal bail on June 20, failed to consider any relevant material demonstrating the “neck-deep involvement” of the AAP chief in the money laundering case. The ED asserted that the AAP was the primary beneficiary of the proceeds from the alleged excise policy “scam” and accused the judge of making a “fatal error” by ignoring Kejriwal’s vicarious liability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

In its arguments to the Delhi High Court on Monday, the ED challenged the relief granted to Kejriwal, describing the trial court’s decision as illegal and perverse. The agency urged the high court to stay and overturn the trial court’s order, stating, “The impugned order passed by the trial court deserves to be stayed and set aside as the vacation judge has returned perverse findings in almost every paragraph of its order on both facts and law after admittedly not examining the material placed on record by the prosecution.” The ED also highlighted that the vacation judge overlooked new evidence against Kejriwal collected after 2023, including statements from 13 Angariyas, Goa AAP workers, and AAP office bearers.

New Evidence Against Kejriwal, AAP Leaders’ Statements; ED Submits In HC

June 24, 2024, 5:31 pm

The Enforcement Directorate has submitted a written response to the Delhi High Court to block the bail of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested in connection with the alleged liquor scam, stating that it possesses “strong and fresh evidence.”

Additionally, the ED has referenced statements recorded by AAP leaders in Goa. Meanwhile, the Delhi Government has accused the agency of fabricating false evidence.

ED mentioned that they have gathered additional evidence. Kejriwal’s bail request cannot be granted. They submitted their response in a 29-page document. The High Court had instructed both sides to submit their responses by June 24 evening. A decision on the case is expected from the court by Tuesday.

The testimonies of 13 hawala operators and local AAP leaders from Goa have been documented. They have provided details on the transfer of funds via hawala channels to Goa for the elections and how these funds were distributed. ED also criticized the trial court for granting bail to Kejriwal despite these significant revelations, stating that the bail order for Kejriwal is invalid and disregards crucial evidence.

At the same time, a response in writing has been submitted on behalf of Arvind Kejriwal, facing accusations of fabricating false evidence.

The Supreme Court declined immediate relief to Kejriwal, postponing the case’s hearing until the day after tomorrow. The SC has asked to wait for the High Court’s decision.

The High Court had temporarily halted the bail granted by the trial court and indicated that the final judgment would be delivered in 2-3 days.

Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Delhi HC Stays Kejriwal’s Bail Order

June 21, 2024, 5:29 pm

Delhi High Court, on Friday, stayed the bail order of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted by a trial court a day ago. The HC reserved its decision after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a petition seeking a stay on the bail order granted by Rouse Avenue Court. Notably, the HC has not specified a date to pronounce its verdict, although, it has indicated that the decision would be passed in the next two or three days.

On March 21, Kejriwal became the first sitting CM to be arrested after the ED detained him for his involvement in a case related to the now-scrapped Delhi Liquor Policy. During Friday’s hearing, Kejriwal’s counsel was asked to file written submissions regarding the ED’s plea opposing his release in the case.

Earlier in the day, Sunita Kejriwal strongly criticized the move to challenge the bail granted to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo. “It has become like this… as if Arvind Kejriwal is the most wanted terrorist… Dictatorship has increased in the country,” she said. She added, “The decision is yet to come in the High Court… We hope that the High Court will do justice.”

Kejriwal Surrenders Before Tihar Jair

June 2, 2024, 5:34 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal surrendered himself at Tihar jail on Sunday, following the conclusion of his 21-day interim bail granted by the Supreme Court for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections.

Watch:- Kejriwal’s surrender

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal reaches Tihar Jail in Delhi to surrender after the end of his interim bail granted by the Supreme Court to campaign for Lok Sabha elections on May 10.

He was asked to surrender to Tihar jail on June 2. pic.twitter.com/pJ7SA7mZs9

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024

On May 10, the Supreme Court provided Arvind Kejriwal with temporary bail in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam, with a directive for him to surrender by June 2.

“I am Going back to jail not because I was involved in corruption, but because I raised voice against dictatorship,” said Kejriwal ahead of surrendering.

Kejriwal paid respects at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at the Raj Ghat and later visited the Hanuman temple in Connaught Place.

Meanwhile, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari criticized Kejriwal, labeling him as the villain of Delhi. “There is a water crisis in the city. The (water) department comes under him but he never tried to provide clean water to the people of Delhi. Today, Arvind Kejriwal visited Raj Ghat. If he had followed Mahatma Gandhi, then he wouldn’t have to go to jail,” Tiwari told PTI.

Watch:- Arvind Kejriwal Departs For AAP Party HQ

June 2, 2024, 4:44 pm

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and the national convenor of AAP, departs from the party headquarters in Delhi.

Watch:-

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal leaves from the party office in Delhi.

Arvind Kejriwal will surrender at Tihar Jail later today at the end of his interim bail granted by Supreme Court to campaign for Lok Sabha elections on May 10. He was asked to… pic.twitter.com/855ZL1RhH5

— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2024

Later today, Kejriwal will comply with the Supreme Court’s order to surrender at Tihar Jail, marking the conclusion of his interim bail, which was granted to facilitate his Lok Sabha election campaign on May 10. He was directed to surrender by June 2.

Arvind Kejriwal To Return To Tihar Jail As Temporary Bail Ends

June 2, 2024, 11:07 am

As the three-week temporary bail granted to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for poll campaigning concludes on Sunday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor is set to return to Tihar jail later today. Despite his return to custody, AAP has assured its top functionaries that Kejriwal will continue serving as Delhi’s Chief Minister.

In response to this situation, Sunita Kejriwal, the chief minister’s wife, will be the intermediary between the party’s leadership and her husband. Her involvement in the party has increased significantly since Kejriwal’s imprisonment, enabling communication and coordination with the national convener.

A senior AAP member commented, “Kejriwalji will continue to be CM. We are waiting for the poll results. If INDIA wins, we do not have to worry as investigation agencies will not continue to be misused. But if BJP wins, CM will continue to be Kejriwal because the people of Delhi want him there.”

Conversely, BJP functionaries have declared their intention to amplify demands for Kejriwal’s resignation following the Lok Sabha election results. They argue that the state government cannot effectively function with its Chief Minister behind bars.

Kejriwal Alleges Atishi To Be Targeted for Arrest in Political Crackdown

May 29, 2024, 2:46 pm

After Court summoned AAP leader Atishi in a defamation case, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed that she is next in line to be arrested and called it complete dictatorship.

In a post on X, Kejriwal said, “I had said earlier that they would arrest Atishi next. They are planning to do so now. Complete dictatorship. In completely flimsy, frivolous and false cases, they are arresting all functionaries of AAP one by one. Every single opposition leader will be arrested if (Narendra Modi) ji comes back to power. AAP is not important. Saving our dear country from dictatorship is important.”

Atishi responded, “I want to know from BJP how they formed the government in Goa, Manipur, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh without a majority. BJP will have to answer how MLAs from other opposition parties reach BJP. It will also have to answer how it happens that NCP splits into two, and how CBI-ED cases against all their leaders who joined BJP ended one by one.”

She added, “BJP should answer how all cases of Economic Offences Wing against Ajit Pawar, his wife, and his nephew got closed after he joined BJP. ‘Operation Lotus’ of BJP is well known and AAP need not answer this.”

Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor claimed that Kejriwal was manipulating political or legal developments. “For more than two years, he and his colleagues, including Atishi, kept blaming BJP for running Operation Lotus. But now, by filing a defamation suit, we have made Atishi accountable towards the law of the land,” he said. Kapoor, who filed the defamation suit, added, “To take action or not is now in the purview of the court, but if CM Kejriwal and Atishi fear arrest or legal action so much, then they should apologize to BJP workers and end the matter.”

SC Rejects Urgent Hearing For Delhi CM’s Bail Extension Plea

May 28, 2024, 1:07 pm

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied an urgent hearing for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to extend his interim bail for seven days on medical grounds in the Delhi excise policy case. A vacation bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan stated that the Chief Justice of India should decide on the listing of Kejriwal’s application.

The bench deemed it appropriate for the Chief Justice of India to make the call on the application for the extension of bail, given that the judgment on the case has already been reserved. On May 17, the Supreme Court had reserved its verdict on Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Previously, on May 10, the apex court had granted Kejriwal interim bail until June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha election, with a surrender date of June 2.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, mentioned the application for an urgent hearing. However, the bench responded, “This is a heard and reserved matter. We cannot do anything. Place before CJI for appropriate orders.”

In his fresh application, Singhvi requested “only a 7-day extension. This is just a medical extension and not an abuse of liberty.” The bench inquired why the application had not been mentioned before Justice Dipankar Datta, who was heading a vacation bench last week. Singhvi explained that the medical prescription had been given only the day before yesterday, preventing earlier action.

Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta had previously heard the main case and granted interim bail to Kejriwal. In his application seeking a one-week extension, Kejriwal stated he needs to undergo diagnostic tests, including a PET-CT Scan. The application indicated that recent medical tests revealed elevated blood glucose and ketone levels, suggesting potential kidney-related complications.

Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 in connection with a money laundering probe related to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

Kejriwal’s Sharp Reaction to Pakistani Minister’s Endorsement of Election Post: ‘Take Care of Your Country’

May 25, 2024, 1:36 pm

Critiquing the former Pakistani minister Fawad Hussain’s commentary on India’s general elections, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, remarked on the dire situation in Pakistan, advising Hussain to focus on his own country’s issues. Hussain, in response to Kejriwal’s voting post on X, expressed hopes for peace and harmony to prevail over hate and extremism.

Kejriwal retorted to Hussain’s sentiment, asserting that he and the people of India were fully capable of managing their internal affairs, dismissing the need for Hussain’s tweet. He underscored the challenging circumstances in Pakistan, urging Hussain to prioritize his own nation’s welfare. Kejriwal emphasized that India’s ongoing elections were an internal matter and stressed the country’s intolerance towards interference from prominent sponsors of terrorism.

Earlier in the day, Delhi CM Kejriwal, accompanied by his family, exercised their voting rights in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Post-voting, he articulated his vote as a stance against unemployment, inflation, and dictatorship. Kejriwal urged others to follow suit, highlighting his familial participation despite his mother’s illness preventing her from voting.

Simultaneously, voting proceeded across 58 parliamentary constituencies spanning six states and two Union Territories. Notably, all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and all ten seats in Haryana witnessed active voting. The electoral battleground in Delhi featured a tense competition between AAP and Congress, jointly challenging BJP, which dominated the capital’s Lok Sabha seats in the past two elections. Congress contested on three seats, while AAP vied for four, both parties forming part of the INDIA bloc.

The culmination of the Lok Sabha elections is slated for June 1 after the seventh phase of polls, encompassing 57 constituencies. Results are scheduled for declaration on June 4.