1. Sunita Kejriwal stated that Arvind Kejriwal would address the “Delhi liquor scam” in court.
2. She revealed this during a brief press conference, emphasizing recent case developments.
3. Arvind Kejriwal’s detailed response is expected on March 28 regarding the ongoing controversy.
New Delhi, March 27: Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal, announced on Wednesday that he would address the “so-called Delhi liquor scam” in court on Thursday, March 28, offering a detailed response. Speaking at a brief press conference, she highlighted recent developments in the case.
Earlier, Sunita Kejriwal visited Arvind Kejriwal at the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office on Tuesday evening. She discussed various issues, including water and sewer problems in Delhi, for which Kejriwal had written to Water Minister Atishi.
Subsequently, the central government initiated legal action against him, prompting concerns about the city’s welfare.
Referring to the ongoing “liquor scam,” Sunita Kejriwal emphasized that despite over 250 raids conducted by the ED, no incriminating evidence has been found.
Arvind Kejriwal intends to disclose all pertinent details during his court appearance on March 28, shedding light on the alleged misuse of funds and providing substantiating evidence.
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED on March 21 was in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, which was subsequently annulled, linking to a money laundering probe. He was remanded to ED custody until March 28.
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The case revolves around purported irregularities and money laundering associated with the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise policy in 2022, which was later revoked due to procedural flaws.
The investigation originated from a report submitted by Delhi’s chief secretary Naresh Kumar to Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022, highlighting alleged procedural lapses in policy formation.
It asserted that decisions made by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, acting as the Excise Minister, resulted in substantial financial losses to the state.
Although Arvind Kejriwal was not directly implicated in the initial FIRs filed by the ED or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning the Delhi excise policy case, his involvement surfaced in the ED’s chargesheet.
The agency alleged that he engaged in a video call with Sameer Mahendru, a key defendant, encouraging him to collaborate with AAP communications-in-charge Vijay Nair.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case has drawn significant attention, raising questions about governance and accountability in Delhi’s administration.
Arvind Kejriwal’s forthcoming court appearance is anticipated to provide clarity and potentially reshape the trajectory of the investigation.
