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Arvind Kejriwal Live Updates: 7-Day Enforcement Directorate Custody For Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live News: Arvind Kejriwal was produced in the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi today where probe agency Enforcement Directorate requested for a 10-day custody.

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India News Edited by Muskaan Sharma

Updated : March 22, 2024 10:12 pm IST

New Delhi :

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to a seven-day Enforcement Directorate custody.

Arvind Kejriwal was produced in the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi today where probe agency Enforcement Directorate requested for a 10-day custody. Earlier, AAP ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj were detained by the police during the party's protest against Mr Kejriwal's arrest last night by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case.

AAP workers began their protest at Delhi's ITO, where security has been stepped up. Paramilitary personnel in riot gear have been deployed to quell any protests. All roads leading to AAP's office in Delhi have been blocked.Mr Kejriwal has withdrawn a Supreme Court petition against his arrest, sources told NDTV. The chief minister will now approach a lower court over his arrest on Thursday night by a 12-member team of the probe agency which reached his official residence with a search warrant.

The probe agency has begun its first round of questioning the chief minister. After his arrest, the AAP said Mr Kejriwal will continue as the chief minister and discharge his duties from jail. "Arvind Kejriwal is and will remain the Chief Minister of Delhi... there are no two ways about it," said AAP leader Atishi. The chief minister was summoned nine times by the probe agency but repeatedly refused to appear before it, calling the summons illegal.

LIVE Updates on Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest | Delhi Liquor Policy Case:

Mar 22, 2024 22:12 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Detained AAP leaders Including Saurabh Bharadwaj Released

As many as 21 workers and leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, who were detained during their protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, have been released, officials said.

The workers were released from Bawana Police Station hours after their detention.

The AAP workers were detained from the ITO area, the officials added.

Raising slogans "Arvind tum sangharsh karo, hum tumhare sath hain" and "tyranny won't last", hundreds of AAP leaders and workers on Friday hit the streets to protest against the BJP over Kejriwal's arrest, with AAP ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj and others being detained.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case on Thursday evening.

Mar 22, 2024 21:42 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested News LIVE: "Arrest Made To Stop Arvind Kejriwal From Campaigning," Says Congress' Prithviraj Chavan

Congress leader and Maharashtra former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan took a hit at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that the arrest was made with the sole purpose of stopping Arvind Kejriwal from campaigning days before the Lok Sabha elections.

Prithviraj Chavan said, "They (BJP) have been sleeping for 10 years. Is it necessary to arrest? Arrest is a rare case. Papers can be taken which they (ED) have already done. The arrest has been made with the only purpose to stop Arvind Kejriwal from campaigning. We are not on the merit of the case, let the investigative agency decide that. Our objection is to the arrest of the senior leader of the INDIA bloc."

Mar 22, 2024 21:34 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested News LIVE: INDIA Bloc Leaders Rap Probe Agency's Door

A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, a delegation of leaders of the INDIA bloc parties approached the Election Commission of India alleging "unrelenting, blatant and illegal deployment of Central Agencies" by the ruling BJP to stifle the opposition parties.

In a memorandum submitted to the Election Commission, the INDIA party leaders submitted a list of recent instances of central agencies targeting opposition parties and alleged an absence of a level playing field for the opposition.

The leaders also suggested that the poll panel should change the heads of the probe agencies during the election to ensure a fair play.

Mar 22, 2024 21:26 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested News LIVE: "Before The Law, All Are Equal," Says Kerala BJP Chief

Kerala BJP president K Surendran on Friday said that the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate came after Arvind Kejriwal was regularly skipping their summons adding that before the law, everybody is equal.

"This case is under the scrutiny of the Delhi High Court. There is nothing wrong. The investigations are going on properly. More than 10 times, he was summoned. The Congress party in Kerala and in many other states is saying that it is a conspiracy against the opposition leaders. But this is their hypocrisy. Before the law, all are equal," K Surendran told reporters.

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest came days after the ED arrested K Kavitha, Bharat Rashta Samithi (BRS) leader and daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, in connection with its investigation into money laundering charges linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.

Mar 22, 2024 20:58 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested News LIVE: Punjab BJP Chief Demands Probe Into State's Excise Policy

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Friday said a party delegation will approach the Election Commission (EC) and seek an ED probe into the state's excise policy, which he claimed was tailored along the lines of the one for Delhi.

His comments came in the wake of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday.

"The (Delhi) excise policy for which Kejriwal had to see this day, the same model has been replicated by their (AAP) government in Punjab," Mr Jakhar told reporters here.

He said a delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will meet EC officials on Saturday to demand a ED probe into the excise policy for Punjab.

The same excise policy for which multiple Delhi ministers have been jailed has been implemented in Punjab by Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Mr Jakhar alleged.

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Mar 22, 2024 20:40 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest News, Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Kejriwal Produced In Court, Probe Agency May Seek 10-Day Custody
A Delhi court has reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his late night arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

Mar 22, 2024 20:27 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the excise policy case is the "consequence of trying to run away from the investigation."

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Mr Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy case on Thursday night, in which two senior AAP leaders are already in judicial custody.

"The consequence of trying to run away from the investigation is an arrest that is the natural consequence of trying to hide and run from the investigation," Mr Chandrasekhar said.

The Union Minister also termed the opposition's reaction to the Delhi Chief Minister's arrest as "absolutely mystifying".

Mar 22, 2024 20:04 (IST)

Goa Congress Says Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Assault On Democracy, Vows To Fight 'Evil Forces'

The Goa Congress, an ally of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Friday strongly condemned the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise policy scam.

Goa Leader of Opposition and Congress legislator Yuri Alemao said Kejriwal's arrest is a poor reflection on democracy and the country's constitutional institutions, and hit out at the BJP.

He wrote on his X handle "Strongly condemn arrest of Delhi Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal. It's a poor reflection on state of our democracy and constitutional institutions. @BJP4India bulldozing opposition through all foul means." Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar took to X to condemn the AAP convener's arrest on Thursday night, and asserted the anti-BJP INDIA bloc will not get destabilised by the ED action.

Mar 22, 2024 19:42 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal "took advantage" of being Delhi Chief Minister to facilitate money laundering: Enforcement Directorate
Arvind Kejriwal "took advantage" of being Delhi Chief Minister to facilitate money laundering by AAP, a "major beneficiary" of proceeds of crimes, says Enforcement Directorate

Mar 22, 2024 19:18 (IST)

DMK Stages Protest Against Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Friday staged a protest here against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the ED and demanded his release.

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran, and some sitting and former party MLAs and scores of workers participated.

Mar 22, 2024 18:21 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal LIVE Updates: "Betrayal Of People Of Delhi": Sunita Kejriwal On Husband's Arrest
Arvind Kejriwal's wife reacted to her husband's arrested and accused PM Modi of of "trying to crush everyone". "Modi ji got your thrice-elected Chief Minister arrested out of arrogance of power. He is trying to crush everyone. This is a betrayal of the people of Delhi. Your Chief Minister has always stood with you. Whether inside or outside, his life is dedicated to the country. The public knows everything. Jai Hind," she wrote.

Mar 22, 2024 17:46 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal Must Resign As Chief Minister: BJP Seeks Probe Into AAP's 2022 Goa Poll Funding

The BJP's Goa unit on Friday said Arvind Kejriwal should step down as Delhi Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, reported news agency PTI.

"Arvind Kejriwal was arrested for his involvement in the excise scam. The allegations are serious. He must immediately step down as Delhi Chief Minister," Goa BJP spokesperson Yatish Naik said. "An inquiry should be conducted against all AAP candidates and their sources of funds for the 2022 Goa polls," BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar said.

Mar 22, 2024 17:22 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested News LIVE: Court Reserves Decision On Arvind Kejriwal's ED Custody
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court reserved its decision this afternoon on the ED's request for Arvind Kejriwal's 10-day custody.

Mar 22, 2024 17:13 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: PM Modi Behaving Like Tin-Pot Dictator: Derek O'Brien On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of behaving like a "tin-pot dictator" and said that the Centre is arresting Opposition leaders in its desperation to secure a win in the upcoming elections. This comes a day after Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED.

"The PM is behaving like a tin-pot dictator, arresting opponents, election agents, transferring state government officials... Changing rules in desperation to win seats... Why?" said Mr O'Brien, who is in Delhi for a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders with the Chief Election Commissioner.

INDIA bloc parties are rallying behind Mr Kejriwal, with the TMC making its first appearance with the Opposition alliance partners since seat-sharing talks with Congress failed in Bengal.

Mar 22, 2024 17:08 (IST)

Can Arvind Kejriwal Remain Chief Minister? What Legal Experts Said...
Arvind Kejriwal can continue as Delhi Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case. Legal experts said under the law there is no bar on an arrested person from holding the post, reported news agency PTI.

Mar 22, 2024 16:47 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: AAP MLAs, Leaders At Arvind Kejriwal's Home
AAP MLAs and councillors are at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence to meet his family, the party said.

Mar 22, 2024 16:32 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Is Liquor Policy Scam Kingpin, Probe Agency Tells Court
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal - arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last night in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam - was produced before the city's Rouse Avenue court Friday afternoon.

Mar 22, 2024 16:25 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: Petition In Delhi High Court Seeks Arvind Kejriwal's Removal From Chief Minister Post
A Public Interest Litigation, or PIL, was filed in the Delhi High Court today seeking Arvind Kejriwal's removal from the post of the Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy-linked money laundering case. According to court sources, the petition has some defects and will be listed for hearing once these are rectified, reported news agency PTI.

Mar 22, 2024 15:44 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: My Life Dedicated To Country: Arvind Kejriwal's First Reaction After Arrest
Arvind Kejriwal spoke to reporters while he was being produced in court. "My life is dedicated to the country, no matter where I am - in jail or outside," he said - his first reaction after arrest.

Mar 22, 2024 15:34 (IST)

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: AAP Says "Biggest Political Mistake" Of BJP

The AAP has claimed that Arvind Kejriwal's arrest will prove to be the biggest political mistake of the BJP.

As Delhi cabinet ministers Atishi, Bharadwaj and others tried to proceed towards the BJP headquarters around 11 am, they were taken away in police buses.

Police officers were seen asking protesters to disperse as prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were in force in the area.

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