Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is poised to make a major disclosure in court today in the infamous liquor scam case. This assertion isn’t from just anyone but comes directly from his wife, Sunita Kejriwal. In fact, today marks the end of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody period.
Sunita questions, where is the so-called liquor scam money if only 73 thousand rupees were found during the ED's raid at their home? More so, Sunita states that CM Kejriwal will also present evidence backing his claims. Let’s unravel the political updates related to this case before Kejriwal divulges further.
Style Befitting Kejriwal Himself
In a video message, Sunita shared that Kejriwal is ill and his health is declining. However, he is not afraid. He is going to make a revelation. Kejriwal is concerned about the people of Delhi. The manner of making the video and his speaking style were reminiscent of Arvind Kejriwal's own.
Emotional Appeal Seems to Be the Strategy
After Sunita released the video, questions arose about whether she could be assuming the political mantle if the High Court doesn’t provide relief to Kejriwal from custodial remand and arrest. Sources, however, indicate this is unlikely as the public voted for Arvind Kejriwal, not anyone else. It seems all this is part of a campaign to create an emotional appeal.
Government From Jail for How Long?
At this moment, Sunita Kejriwal is at the epicenter of Delhi's political labyrinth. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is engaged in protests in innovative ways, Sunita is fighting a judicial battle through court. AAP has clarified that the government will operate, even from jail. AAP is gearing up for a significant legal showdown.
Is AAP Soft-Launching Sunita?
With Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, there’s speculation of a change in the Chief Minister's position. The party seems to be softly launching Sunita, which raises the question of Kejriwal being moved to Tihar Jail as was the case with Sisodia and Sanjay Singh. Sunita could thus become an emotional fulcrum for AAP.
Will the Fear of Dynastic Politics Prevail?
Is it possible that Sunita Kejriwal could take over as CM? Inside sources suggest this is unlikely for now, especially as her husband is already arrested on corruption charges. Should she be given the CM position, it could be tagged as nepotism. Inside AAP, roles for alternatives like Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, or Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak have been decided as part of a contingency plan.
