The Enforcement Directorate (ED) detained Delhi's Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Coordinator Arvind Kejriwal after a raid at his residence Thursday evening. Germany's Foreign Ministry has now expressed its stance, stating a hope that India's judiciary will apply principles of freedom and democratic fundamentals in this case. International media has covered Kejriwal's arrest from various angles.
The German Foreign Ministry has noted the case regarding Kejriwal's arrest, recognizing India's democratic status. They expect the judiciary's autonomy and the basic principles of democracy will be upheld. Kejriwal is entitled to fair trial and use all necessary legal routes without restrictions. The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the rule of law and should be applicable here as well.
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International Media's Perspective
The New York Times, a prominent US media house, quoted opposition parties and critics alleging that the central government is targeting rivals to inflict pre-election damages, as the general elections are due in April. Delhi's Finance Minister Atishi's statement on the government's attempts to eliminate opposition parties was highlighted in the story.
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Pakistani media, including the esteemed website The Dawn, has also covered the arrest of Delhi's Chief Minister. They note Kejriwal, a prominent figure against Narendra Modi in the upcoming elections, as arrested amidst prolonged corruption investigations. Dawn also quoted the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's statement on the issue.
