A 12-member team of the Enforcement Directorate reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence with a search warrant in the excise policy case. The Delhi Chief Minister has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. Mr Kejriwal has become the first sitting chief minister to be arrested in the history of Independent India and his party has said he will continue to hold the post.
The Enforcement Directorate's action comes hours after the Delhi High Court refused to grant protection from arrest to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. The Delhi Chief Minister had challenged the ED summons to him for questioning over alleged money.
He repeatedly refused to appear before the ED, calling the summons by the central agency illegal.
Here are the Highlights on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest:
India is under an undeclared Emergency. Our democracy stands critically endangered today.
- Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) March 21, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal is the second democratically elected opposition CM to be arrested ahead of the upcoming elections. What are we heading towards?
India has never seen such blatant misuse...
#WATCH | A medical team arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Headquarters.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED in the Excice Policy Case and brought to the ED Headquarters. pic.twitter.com/z13v27rywm
दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविन्द केजरीवाल जी की गिरफ़्तारी से साफ ज़ाहिर है कि विपक्ष से लोकतांत्रिक तरीके से लड़ने की बजाय बीजेपी जाँच एजेंसियों एवं अन्य संवैधानिक संस्थानों की आड़ और पुरजोर मदद से चुनाव लड़ना चाहती है। राजनैतिक, लोकतांत्रिक व संवैधानिक नैतिकता एवं मर्यादाओं को NDA...
- Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) March 21, 2024
Strongly condemn the unlawful arrest of Delhi CM #ArvindKejriwal Ji
- KTR (@KTRBRS) March 21, 2024
The ED and the CBI have become the chief instruments of repression in the hands of BJP. Political opponents are targeted on unsubstantiated grounds & political vendetta is their sole purpose
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital's doctor will conduct his medical examination in the ED office, after that he will be kept in the probe agency's custody.
#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise policy case.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely says, "They (BJP) are doing this kind of thing as they are afraid of the elections... Congress' accounts... pic.twitter.com/8LTK5fTh5T
डरा हुआ तानाशाह, एक मरा हुआ लोकतंत्र बनाना चाहता है।
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 21, 2024
मीडिया समेत सभी संस्थाओं पर कब्ज़ा, पार्टियों को तोड़ना, कंपनियों से हफ्ता वसूली, मुख्य विपक्षी दल का अकाउंट फ्रीज़ करना भी 'असुरी शक्ति' के लिए कम था, तो अब चुने हुए मुख्यमंत्रियों की गिरफ्तारी भी आम बात हो गई है।
INDIA इसका...
Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Decade Long BJP-AAP Tussle Reaches Its Crescendo"Strongly condemn the vindictive misuse of central agencies to target the opposition, especially as general elections loom. This arrest showcases the depth to which the BJP will stoop for power. 'INDIA' stands united against this unconstitutional action against," Sharad Pawar said.
Strongly condemn the vindictive misuse of central agencies to target the opposition, especially as general elections loom. This arrest showcases the depth to which BJP will stoop for power. 'INDIA' stands united against this unconstitutional action against #ArvindKejriwal
- Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) March 21, 2024
Just got a call from Lovely ji, Congress delegation including leaders from Delhi and AICC is reaching CM's residence shortly
- Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) March 21, 2024
Our legal team is heading to the residence of the Registar of the Supreme Court, to ask for an urgent hearing. https://t.co/jpHRnzaIn4
- Atishi (@AtishiAAP) March 21, 2024
The election process has begun. And now this!
- Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) March 21, 2024
Chiefs of political parties, CMs, political leaders, election agents, workers, every opponent- being harassed & arrested like this
What will be the fate of our precious democracy
LET US ALL SAVE DEMOCRACY FROM IMPENDING DISASTER
#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Excise policy case
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva says, "Arvind Kejriwal was continuously making excuses in the liquor policy scam since 2020-21 and the kind of... pic.twitter.com/Jt3AQyyJzX
#WATCH | AAP MLA Rakhi Birla detained by Delhi Police while protesting outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Excise policy case. pic.twitter.com/j8NEawWk8v
The Delhi Police is using drones for surveillance as AAP workers have gathered in large numbers outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence. The Delhi Police have started detaining protesting workers following Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.
#WATCH | Delhi Police uses drone for surveillance.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Excise policy case: Sources pic.twitter.com/Hy0TnVWCBf
We have moved the Supreme Court for quashing the arrest of Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal, by ED. We have asked for an urgent hearing by the Supreme Court tonight itself.
- Atishi (@AtishiAAP) March 21, 2024
चुनाव के चलते दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री श्री अरविंद केजरीवाल को इस तरह टार्गेट करना एकदम गलत और असंवैधानिक है। राजनीति का स्तर इस तरह से गिराना न प्रधानमंत्री जी को शोभा देता है, न उनकी सरकार को।
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) March 21, 2024
अपने आलोचकों से चुनावी रणभूमि में उतरकर लड़िये, उनका डटकर मुक़ाबला करिए, उनकी नीतियों...
#WATCH | Police detains AAP workers protesting outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Enforcement Directorate team is present at Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning. pic.twitter.com/t2LbWGNAcX
Delhi Liquor Policy Case: A Timeline#WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team present at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi Minister Imran Hussain says, "It's very unfortunate. It's a conspiracy to stop the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. People of Delhi love Arvind Kejriwal and they'll respond to... pic.twitter.com/bUT6nGOB4W
#WATCH | AAP workers stage protest outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Enforcement Directorate team is present at Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning. pic.twitter.com/CmvqWuYUmY
Explained: Why Enforcement Directorate Wants To Arrest Arvind Kejriwal#WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team reached Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi says, "The matter is going on in the court, 22 April has been decided as the next date. What was the hurry to raid, to arrest, to search?... The way... pic.twitter.com/ghnvp7IWSn
After the arrest of BRS leader K Kavitha last week, the Enforcement Directorate alleged that she conspired with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders in the case. The agency alleges that Kavitha paid Rs 100 crore to Aam Aadmi Party leaders.
#WATCH | AAP workers stage protest outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Enforcement Directorate team is present at Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning. pic.twitter.com/d13c09VGk7
"Just before the Lok Sabha elections, a big conspiracy is going on to arrest Arvind Kejriwal ji. Kejriwal ji has the blessings of crores of people, no one can spoil even a hair," Raghav Chadha said.
लोक सभा चुनावों से ठीक पहले अरविंद केजरीवाल जी को गिरफ़्तार करने की बहुत बड़ी साज़िश चल रही है।
- Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) March 21, 2024
केजरीवाल जी के साथ करोड़ों लोगों का आशीर्वाद है, कोई बाल भी बाँका नहीं कर सकता।
दिल्ली और पंजाब में हुए शानदार कामों की चर्चा आज पूरी दुनिया में हो रही है। केजरीवाल के शरीर को...
#WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team reached Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi says, " Arvind Kejriwal is not a person, he is an idea... We cannot go inside because heavy security is deployed. We will wait here. If a... pic.twitter.com/HjaMuCCpjP
"Seems They've Planned To Arrest Arvind Kejriwal": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
#WATCH | Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "The way police are inside the house of the CM and no one is allowed to enter it seems, the CM house has been raided. It seems, there is preparation to arrest the CM." https://t.co/TiLV7Axzt5 pic.twitter.com/OYdpcJEyon
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
🔴 Watch Live | Enforcement Directorate Team At Arvind Kejriwal's Home, Searches On#ArvindKejriwal #LiquorPolicyCase https://t.co/V9vdHcWfsT
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 21, 2024
"All efforts are underway to arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is providing world-class education-health-electricity-water facilities in Delhi. Arresting him just before the elections in a case that has been going on for 2 years shows political conspiracy. The whole of Delhi and the whole country is with Kejriwal," AAP MP Swati Maliwal said.
दिल्ली में वर्ल्डक्लास शिक्षा-स्वास्थ्य-बिजली-पानी की सुविधा देने वाले मुख्यमंत्री @ArvindKejriwal को गिरफ़्तार करने की पूरी कोशिश जारी है।
- Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) March 21, 2024
2 साल से चल रहे एक केस में चुनाव से ठीक पहले उन्हें गिरफ़्तार करना राजनीतिक साज़िश दिखाता है। पूरी दिल्ली और पूरा देश केजरीवाल के साथ है।...
Live Updates: "BJP's political team (ED) cannot arrest Kejriwal's thinking...because only AAP can stop BJP. Thinking can never be suppressed," Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said.
भाजपा की राजनीतिक टीम (ED) .,केजरीवाल की सोच को कैद नहीं कर सकती...क्योंकि AAP ही BJP को रोक सकती हैं..
- Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) March 21, 2024
सोच को कभी भी दबाया नहीं जा सकता
#WATCH | Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj arrives at the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
Enforcement Directorate team has reached Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning. pic.twitter.com/ZbRWAEXECj
Live Updates: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that "The way police are inside and nobody is allowed in, it seems like a raid is being conducted. It seems they have planned to arrest Arvind Kejriwal"
#WATCH | Enforcement Directorate team reaches Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for questioning: ED pic.twitter.com/kMiyVD6vhf
- ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2024
