Delhi Chief Minister arrested in liquor case

DELHI: In the lead-up to the Indian elections, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has been detained by the Enforcement Directorate over allegations related to a liquor policy scandal. The investigative agency was examining potential money laundering aspects of the case.

Kejriwal’s arrest marks the first instance of a sitting chief minister being detained in the history of Independent India. Despite this development, his party has affirmed that he will maintain his position.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) team arrived at the residence of the Chief Minister (CM) and initiated questioning proceedings following the denial of protection from coercive action by the Delhi High Court earlier today in the excise policy case, as reported by the Indian Express.

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Atishi, a Delhi lawmaker affiliated with AAP, took to social media to announce that the party is actively pursuing legal measures to challenge the arrest.

We have moved the Supreme Court for quashing the arrest of Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal, by ED. We have asked for an urgent hearing by the Supreme Court tonight itself.

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) March 21, 2024

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