Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Arrested in Liquor Policy Case

The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Check out Details on Liquor Policy Scam.

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The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. The arrest, which comes in connection with the 2021 Delhi excise policy case, underscores the gravity of allegations surrounding corruption and money laundering. This article aims to dissect the intricacies of the case, shedding light on the allegations against Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, as well as the broader implications of the Delhi excise policy scam.

Why was Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by ED?

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam. The arrest came after the ED conducted searches at his official residence and questioned him for nearly two hours about the money laundering probe linked to the excise policy case.

The specific reasons for Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED can be summarized as follows:

Allegations of corruption and money laundering related to the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22.
Accusations of involvement in a conspiracy to manipulate the excise policy for personal gain.
Alleged receipt of kickbacks worth Rs 100 crore by AAP leaders, including Kejriwal.
Failure to comply with eight summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) since November 2023.
The arrest came after the Delhi High Court refused to grant Kejriwal interim protection from coercive action in the money laundering probe.

Delhi Liquor Policy Scam

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam. The ED alleges corruption and money laundering regarding the 2021-22 excise policy, claiming AAP leaders received kickbacks worth Rs 100 crore. Kejriwal is accused of involvement in a conspiracy to manipulate the policy for personal gain. He skipped eight ED summons, prompting his arrest after the Delhi High Court denied him interim protection. The scam underscores allegations of corruption in the Delhi government and political turmoil surrounding Kejriwal’s arrest.

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Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Timeline

Date	Event
November 2021	Delhi government implements new excise policy.
October 2023	ED sends first summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding the liquor policy scam.
November 2023	Kejriwal skips the first summons and attends a political rally in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
December 2023	Kejriwal skips second summon, denouncing it as ‘illegal and politically motivated’.
December 2023	ED issues third summons, asking Kejriwal to appear for questioning on January 3, 2024.
January 2024	Kejriwal skips the third summon, alleging conspiracy by the Central government.
January 2024	ED issues fourth summons for Kejriwal to appear on January 18, 2024.
January 2024	Kejriwal responds to ED’s summonses, questioning why notices were issued if he wasn’t an accused in the alleged Delhi excise policy case.
January 2024	Fifth summons issued by ED.
February 2024	Kejriwal skips the fifth summon. ED moves court alleging non-compliance.
February 2024	Delhi court grants Kejriwal exemption from personal appearance.
February 2024	Kejriwal skips seventh summon; AAP claims they raised legal questions on “illegal summon” and hadn’t received a response.
March 2024	Sessions court grants bail to Kejriwal on two complaints filed by ED for skipping summonses.
March 2024	Kejriwal moves Delhi High Court against ED summonses, citing “clear intent” to arrest him with elections approaching. High court denies him protection.
March 2024	Kejriwal moves Supreme Court seeking protection from coercive action by ED.
March 2024	Kejriwal skips ninth summon; ED arrests him.
March 2024	Delhi minister Atishi announces legal team’s move to seek “quashing” of Kejriwal’s arrest.

Conclusion

The Delhi Liquor Policy Scam represents a stark reminder of the pitfalls of unchecked power and the susceptibility of governance to corruption. As the legal proceedings unfold and the political fallout intensifies, the case underscores the importance of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in upholding the integrity of public institutions. Whether justice will prevail and the truth will be unearthed remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—the repercussions of this scandal will reverberate through the corridors of power for years to come.

Delhi Liquor Policy Scam FAQs

What was Delhi liquor policy?

The ED has alleged that the liquor policy 'scam' was to give wholesale liquor business to private entities with a fix margin of 12%, for a 6% kickback.