The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed responses to two appeals lodged by CM Arvind Kejriwal contesting summons in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Kejriwal’s legal representatives have sought additional time to craft a reply to the ED’s submissions. Special judge Rakesh Syal has granted an extension and slated the matter for debate on April 24.
Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot has received a summons from the ED in connection with the Liquorgate investigation, following CM Kejriwal’s apprehension. Gahlot, who serves as an AAP MLA representing Najafgarh, holds significant portfolios in the Delhi government.
Meanwhile, the AAP is expecting participation from over one lakh individuals from Punjab in the ‘Maharally’ scheduled at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on March 31. The rally is aimed at safeguarding the nation’s interests and democracy, particularly in response to Kejriwal’s detention.
In a show of solidarity, Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, met with Sunita Kejriwal, expressing support and a shared determination to combat perceived injustices. Leaders from diverse political factions, including the INDIA bloc, are slated to join the rally.
AAP leaders have alleged a nexus between a witness in the excise policy scandal and the BJP, urging the ED to investigate the matter. They have decried what they view as efforts to target opposition figures ahead of elections.
The developments surrounding Kejriwal’s detention continue to garner attention and elicit political responses, both domestically and internationally. Leaders and organizations have voiced concerns about civil and political rights, underscoring the necessity of a free and equitable electoral process.
