The Aam Aadmi Party has introduced a nationwide protest in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case linked to town’s liquor coverage. On Thursday night time, the anti-money laundering company, Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrived at Kejriwal’s residence for questioning in reference to a liquor coverage case. The staff carried out a search operation at his residence and he was arrested in a dramatic flip of occasions.
‘CM is arrested’: AAP after ED arrests Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case
The AAP chief was arrested greater than two hours after the ED staff arrived at his residence. Kejriwal was dropped at the workplace of the ED in central Delhi round 11.25 pm in an SUV. The chief minister was seen sitting within the rear seat of the automobile carrying a white half-shirt. He was escorted by three ED officers.
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Here are 10 updates on this huge political story:
1. The AAP has determined to struggle out in opposition to the arrest of its nationwide convenor Arvind Kejriwal from the streets to the courtroom on Friday. Besides, the AAP leaders have additionally determined to display exterior the BJP headquarters right now.
2. The AAP leaders will begin the protest at 10 am on the BJP headquarters which can finally unfold throughout the nation.
3. Meanwhile, the DMRC knowledgeable that on the recommendation of Delhi Police, they’ve shut ITO metro station. Notably, BJP’s headquarter in close to the ITO space. The DMRC stated that the ITO metro station will stay shut until 6 pm on Friday.
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4. The Delhi Traffic Police has additionally issued advisory in view of the AAP’s protest. According to site visitors police, Traffic will stay heavy at IP Marg, Vikas Marg, Minto Road and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. And, DDU marg will stay closed for site visitors motion.
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5. Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court in opposition to his arrest by the ED at his residence. The Delhi CM has filed a writ petition underneath Article 32 of the Constitution difficult the arrest by the ED.
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6. On Thursday, Arvind Kejriwal was denied interim safety by the Delhi High Court from coercive motion by the ED. Following the courtroom’s resolution, a 12-member staff of ED carried out searches at Kejrwial’s residence within the night and served summons on him.
7. According to media reviews, no particular bench was arrange on Thursday night time to listen to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea in opposition to his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The AAP has filed an utility within the Supreme Court in opposition to the unlawful arrest of Kejriwal. the matter shall be heard within the Supreme Court on Friday morning.
8. Further, Kejriwal is anticipated to be produced earlier than a particular PMLA courtroom by the ED right now for acquiring his remand for custodial interrogation within the money laundering case.
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9. Meanwhile, senior AAP chief Atishi and different politicians and Kejriwal supporters have questioned the timings of the arrest, saying that for 2 years, neither the CBI nor the ED has discovered a single penny in two years of investigation. However, only a month earlier than the Lok Sabha election, ED has arrested Delhi CM. Describing the arrest of Kejriwal as an assault on democracy, Atishi stated that the BJP is conscious that Kejriwal is the most well-liked chief who has the potential to problem PM Modi within the ensuing Lok Sabha polls.
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10. Kejriwal’s arrest is the sixteenth one by the ED within the liquor coverage case. AAP’s Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain are already behind bars for round 10 months. Kejriwal had skipped 9 summonses issued by the company for questioning, the latest being for Thursday, March 21. He has referred to as these summonses “unlawful”.
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Published: 22 Mar 2024, 06:53 AM IST
