Arvind Kejriwal's Day of Reckoning:
Today is a decisive day for Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as his interim bail hearing is imminent. Amidst campaigning controversies, Kejriwal might walk free from jail. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not only contests the interim bail but also is set to further ensnare Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with a supplementary chargesheet, portraying Kejriwal as the main character in the liquor scam saga. Furthermore, ED could file additional charges today implicating AAP as well, a historic first for a political party to be formally accused in such a case.
In relation to the controversial Delhi liquor policy, a pivotal hearing has taken place today. The high court issued a notice to the ED, demanding a response within two weeks on bail plea by K. Kavita. Kejriwal's bail request has already been dismissed by the lower special court, and Kavita is now expected to challenge the high court's decision to deny her bail at the Supreme Court.
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No arrest of Kejriwal without Central Government's involvement
NCP leader Sharad Pawar described Kejriwal's arrest as a political witch-hunt, emphasizing that such an arrest cannot occur without the Central Government's involvement. This incident throws light on Prime Minister Modi's commitment to democracy.
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Supreme Court to hear the case at 2 PM
A verdict on Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea is shortly anticipated. AAP hopes for relief for their convener from the Supreme Court's hearing scheduled at 2 PM, while the ED vehemently opposes the bail plea.
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Kejriwal's arrest is unlawful - AAP
AAP claims CM Arvind Kejriwal was detained based on statements from four endorsers with direct links to the BJP. AAP suggests that ED's act of detaining a current Chief Minister and a national party convener 5 days after the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct unjustly favored the BJP in the ongoing elections.
ED has made 18 arrests in the case so far
To date, ED has arrested 18 individuals includin
