The government has objected strongly to remarks by a US State Department spokesperson on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest last week in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam.
Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: In July 2022, LG VK Saxena had recommended a CBI investigation into Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 after a report by Delhi chief secretary established prima facie violations of various acts and rules in addition to “deliberate and gross procedural lapses” to provide “undue benefits” to liquor licensees.
Chandigarh: After the Punjab BJP on Saturday requested the chief electoral officer to order a detailed investigation by the directorate of enforcement.
Hyderabad: A Delhi court on Saturday extended by three more days, the police custody of BRS MLC K. Kavitha with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy scam. The ED.
The AAP has consistently maintained that Kejriwal will run the government from Tihar jail and that there is no plan to change the Delhi Chief Minister or the party chief.