1. Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, has again avoided the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case.
2. Despite skipping the summons, Kejriwal has conveyed his readiness to participate in questioning via video conferencing post-March 12.
3. Sources indicate that Kejriwal’s decision to opt for video conferencing stems from his belief that the summons are illegal and politically motivated.
New Delhi, March 04: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal once again skipped the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning regarding alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case.
However, he expressed his willingness to appear before the agency via video conferencing after March 12, according to sources.
In response to the summons, an AAP functionary stated that while Kejriwal deemed the summons illegal, he remained prepared to address the ED’s inquiries through virtual means. He requested a date after March 12 for the video conference.
The AAP reiterated its stance that the legality of Kejriwal’s appearance before the agency would be determined by a Delhi court, emphasizing the alleged pressure from the BJP-led Union government to coerce AAP into leaving the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).
Since November 2, Kejriwal has been skipping the ED’s summons, labeling them as illegal and politically motivated. He recently announced that he would only oblige the agency’s summons if ordered by a Delhi court.
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The ED filed a petition against Kejriwal on February 3 for repeatedly evading summons. The court exempted him from personal appearance until March 16, considering his virtual appearance due to the Delhi assembly’s Budget session.
In response, BJP leader Harish Khurana accused Kejriwal of attempting to evade investigation and questioning, questioning why he couldn’t appear before the ED on Monday if he was willing to do so via video conferencing.
Khurana suggested that Kejriwal’s avoidance of investigation reflected his involvement in the case.
