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In a significant development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded to six days’ custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) until March 28 by a Delhi court. This decision marks a pivotal turn in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the now-defunct Delhi excise policy 2021-22.
The ED’s action follows the Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant interim protection to Kejriwal in the excise policy case, effectively paving the way for coercive measures by the federal agency. Subsequently, the ED conducted raids at Kejriwal’s residence, signaling the intensification of scrutiny surrounding the case. Additionally, reports indicate that section 144 has been imposed around the ED Headquarters in the national capital, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The arrest and subsequent custody of Kejriwal have sent shockwaves through the political landscape, sparking heated debates and reactions from various quarters. AAP leader and Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi leveled accusations against the police, alleging that party members were being obstructed from meeting Kejriwal’s family, who is currently in ED custody over the excise policy scandal.
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