Shruti Suman
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, amidst speculation about his possible arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), held a press conference on Thursday. He labeled the repeated summons from the investigative agency as ‘illegal’ and asserted that there is no evidence implicating any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in the excise case. Kejriwal expressed concern, stating that the ongoing situation is “very dangerous for our country.”
During the press conference, Kejriwal maintained that there is no corruption involved and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to arrest him. He claimed that the Enforcement Directorate had sent him false summons, emphasizing the legality of the notices. Kejriwal contended that the BJP’s objective is not a genuine investigation but rather to prevent him from campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections. He suggested that the intention is to summon him under the guise of an investigation and subsequently arrest him.
In response to the third summons issued on December 22 of the previous year regarding the alleged Delhi liquor scam case, Kejriwal chose not to appear on January 3, calling the notice “illegal.” In his written response to the ED, he expressed willingness to cooperate with the investigation but criticized the agency for not addressing his earlier replies and queries about the nature of the investigation.
Kejriwal accused the Enforcement Directorate of adopting a non-disclosure and non-response approach, which, according to him, goes against the principles of law, equity, and justice. He urged the agency to respond to his previous replies and clarify the purpose and scope of the inquiry, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to the rule of law.
