New Delhi: In a significant development that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. The arrest marks a historic moment in Indian politics, as Kejriwal becomes the first sitting Chief Minister to be arrested in the history of Independent India.
Real-time Updates:
March 21, 2024: 21:09 (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister Arrested By Probe Agency In Liquor Policy Case
Live Updates: Delhi Chief Minister has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy case. He’s the first sitting Chief Minister to be arrested. The Chief Minister has been arrested in the alleged liquor scam. Arvind Kejriwal is the fourth Aam Aadmi Party leader to be arrested in the case. Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, AAP MP Sanjay Singh and AAP leader Vijay Nair were arrested earlier.
March 21, 2024: 20:35 (IST)
“Systematic, Planned Move By BJP”: Sharad Pawar’s Party On Raid
The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) said the Enforcement Directorate reaching Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence on Thursday is a “systematic and planned move” by the BJP, which targets its opponents using central agencies.
March 21, 2024: 20:23 (IST)
AAP Workers Protest Outside Arvind Kejriwal’s Residence In Delhi
AAP workers stage a protest outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. The Enforcement Directorate team is present at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence for questioning.
AAP Calls for Nationwide Protests
The arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked widespread condemnation from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with the party calling for nationwide protests outside BJP offices. Arvind Kejriwal, a former civil servant turned politician, rose to prominence as an anti-corruption crusader during the India Against Corruption movement in 2011, which laid the groundwork for the formation of the AAP.
Political Backlash
Several political leaders and parties have condemned the arrest, labeling it as undemocratic and an abuse of power by the ruling BJP government. Arvind Kejriwal, known for his confrontational style of politics, has been a vocal critic of the BJP-led central government, often clashing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders on various issues.
Legal Battle Ensues
The AAP has swiftly moved to challenge Kejriwal’s arrest in the Supreme Court, seeking an urgent hearing to quash the charges against him. Arvind Kejriwal, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and a former Joint Commissioner in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has faced numerous legal battles throughout his political career, including defamation cases and allegations of misconduct.
Impact on Indian Politics
The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal comes at a crucial juncture in Indian politics, with loksabha elections gearing up for elections. The incident is likely to further polarize the political landscape . Arvind Kejriwal’s unconventional approach to governance, marked by populist measures such as free water and electricity subsidies in Delhi, has earned both praise and criticism from different quarters.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
