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Delhi Excise Policy Case: Arvind Kejriwal Summoned by Court on March 16 Following ED Action

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Delhi Excise Policy Case: Arvind Kejriwal Summoned by Court on March 16 Following ED Action

A fresh summons to appear in person on March 16 was served to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court. This follows the Enforcement Directorate’s recent court filing of a new lawsuit demanding that the AAP leader face legal action for allegedly shirking many summonses he received about the now-canceled Delhi excise policy. The most recent complaint concerns Arvind Kejriwal’s failure to comply with federal probe agency summonses number four through eight issued by Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case was scheduled for hearing on Thursday by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Divya Malhotra’s court.

In a post on X, Arvind Kejriwal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the ED was being used to “harass” opposition leaders into backing the BJP. The national convenor of the AAP stated that if he joined the BJP, he would no longer receive notices. In a previous court filing, the Enforcement Department (ED) requested that Arvind Kejriwal be prosecuted for failing to appear for the first three summonses he received in connection with the now-canceled Delhi excise policy money laundering case. This case (about summonses nos. 1 through 3) has been scheduled for hearing by ACMM Malhotra’s court on March 16, according to a report by a news agency.

55-year-old Arvind Kejriwal has referred to all ED summonses as “illegal.” If he had previously notified the agency, he might be questioned after March 12 using a videoconference link. When the ED issued its ninth summons on March 4, the day he was asked to join the probe, he said, “We have not done anything wrong, nor are we trying to hide,” at a press conference. By Section 50 (authorities to summon, produce documents, and give evidence, among other things) of the PMLA, the ED has filed a new complaint under Section 174 (non-attendance in obedience to an order from a public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Section 63(4) of the PMLA, which refers to “a person who intentionally disobeys any direction” along with Sections 190(1)(a) (receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such an offense) and 200 (evidence of witnesses under oath) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

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The ED also pursued similar measures against Hemant Soren, the former chief minister of Jharkhand, who was imprisoned. The JMM head was asked to appear on April 3 by a Ranchi court, which found him prima facie guilty of ignoring notices sent to him by the organization. Kejriwal is mentioned multiple times in the charge sheets filed by the ED in the excise policy case. According to the agency, the accused communicated with Kejriwal on the development of the excise policy for 2021–2022. AAP officials Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, party communications head Vijay Nair, and a few liquor merchants have all been taken into custody by the ED thus far. In its charge sheet, the ED asserted that the AAP had spent approximately ₹45 crore on “proceeds of crime” during the Goa assembly polls campaign. The chief minister also mentioned how strong and ever-changing time is. The AAP stated that several court decisions have consistently maintained that the ED is required to disclose the reason for a person’s summons. “Unfortunately, the central government refuses to follow court orders and considers itself above the law,” added the statement.

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Swati Maliwal Assault: Kejriwal and Akhilesh Dismiss Questions; Sanjay Singh Speaks Out | Watch

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Swati Maliwal Assault: Kejriwal and Akhilesh Dismiss Questions; Sanjay Singh Speaks Out | Watch

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav addressed the media together. When Kejriwal brought up the topic of the assault on Swati Maliwal, he handed the microphone to Akhilesh. He stated, “There are more important things than this.” As for the alleged attack on Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal at Kejriwal’s residence by CM’s PA Bibhav Kumar, AAP MP Sanjay Singh has made statements about it thus far. He said he would speak on the matter and then cited Manipur, Prajwal Revanna, and the wrestlers’ protest against former chief wrestler of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

“The prime minister said nothing while the wife of a Kargil hero was paraded in Manipur in her undies. PM Modi requested support for Prajwal Revanna, who had raped and molested many women. And the authorities assisted him in his escape. Swati Maliwal went to visit the women wrestlers during their protests at night, and the cops beat her up. Sanjay Singh remarked, “We have seen PM Modi’s silence on Hathras, Kuldeep Sengar. “The Party of Aam Aadmi is a family. The party has already made it clear where it stands on this matter. I want the BJP to respond to all of these questions, especially the incident in which the cops beat up Swati Maliwal. Politics shouldn’t be played over this, according to Sanjay Singh.

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On Wednesday, Sanjay Singh visited Swati Maliwal at her home, but the BJP is pressing for action against Vibhav Kumar in this regard. Leaders of the BJP also questioned if Swati Maliwal was under pressure from the AAP, given that no formal complaint has been filed on the assault event. The picture of Bibhav Kumar seen at the Lucknow airport with Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh was released by the BJP on Thursday. “This is the image from last night of the Lucknow airport.” Vibhav, the one wearing the black shirt, struck Swati Maliwal. Kejriwal is upset, as is Sanjay Singh, who said that Bibhav has done something really wrong. BJP’s Kapil Mishra commented on X, saying, “The third one is Kejriwal himself, who is accused of getting Swati beaten up.”

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Kejriwal Sparks Controversy: ‘Modi Never Ruled Out Retirement at 75,’ Amid ‘Amit Shah for PM’ Claim

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Kejriwal Sparks Controversy: ‘Modi Never Ruled Out Retirement at 75,’ Amid ‘Amit Shah for PM’ Claim

Amit Shah will succeed Narendra Modi as prime minister in 2025, when the latter turns 75, according to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who announced this Thursday. The prime minister has never said he will not step down at that age. Despite the disagreements between Amit Shah and some other politicians on Kejriwal’s age and retirement, PM Modi never said he wouldn’t retire at 75, Kejriwal said at a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chairman Akhilesh Yadav (Lucknow). “Everyone in the nation is confident that Modi won’t deviate from his 75-year retirement age,” Kejriwal stated.

“Amit Shah’s appointment as prime minister is now confirmed. According to him, the BJP has ignored every opponent, including Devendra Fadnavis, Manohar Lal Khattar, Vasundhara Raje, Dr. Raman Singh, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The only issue at hand is Yogi Adityanath, who would be ousted in two to three months, according to Kejriwal, who also mentioned that no BJP leader had disputed his remarks against Adityanath, suggesting that Adityanath’s departure was all but certain.

According to Kejriwal, eliminating reservations is the BJP’s “big plan” if they win the election.

During his first rally after leaving Tihar, Kejriwal stated that if he supported the BJP, Amit Shah would become prime minister since, according to party policy, no one over 75 may hold any job. Narendra Modi will turn 75 in 2025. In response to Kejriwal’s assertion, Amit Shah stated that Narendra Modi will serve out his term and continue to head the party well beyond 2029. Amit Shah charged that Kejriwal was fomenting disarray within the party about the leadership, whereas there is none.

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“I would want to inform Arvind Kejriwal and associates that there is no need to celebrate Modiji’s 75th birthday. The BJP constitution does not mention his ineligibility to serve as prime minister. He will serve out the remainder of his time as prime minister. The party is not confused,” Amit Shah declared.

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Enforcement Directorate Names AAP as Accused in Delhi Excise Policy Case

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Enforcement Directorate Names AAP as Accused in Delhi Excise Policy Case

The statement was made by the federal agency during the court’s consideration of AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s bail request in the excise policy matter. The Aam Aadmi Party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, would be named as an accused in the liquor policy fraud case, the Enforcement Directorate informed the Delhi High Court.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s bail request in the excise policy issue was being considered by the court when the central agency submitted its reply.

It said that in the supplemental charge sheet, AAP will be named as an accused.

The Delhi liquor excise policy has resulted in the ED filing a sixth supplemental chargesheet. Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has postponed hearing arguments on this chargesheet until May 20.

Also Read: What Does Hemant Soren, Other Politicians, And The ED Mean By Arvind Kejriwal’s Temporary Bail?

The BRS leader K. Kavitha’s judicial detention was also prolonged by the court till May 20.

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