Highlights: Manish Sisodia Arrested By CBI In Liquor Policy Case

Manish Sisodia's Arrest Welcome Step, Says Delhi Congress Chief
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's arrest by the CBI in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam case is a welcome step, Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary said on Sunday, claiming that the AAP "used power to accumulate wealth". He alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should also be arrested as he was the mastermind of the "corrupt deal".

After Manish Sisodia's Arrest, BJP Hits Back On AAP Claims Of CBI Misuse
The BJP has hit out at the Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party following its claims that the Central Bureau of Investigation is being misused by the Centre, following the arrest of Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. "Event management can't Save AAP from the law," said the BJP's Sambit Patra, questioning why AAP chose to withdraw the controversial liquor policy when his party questioned it. Read here

CBI Statement On Manish Sisodia's Arrest

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann At Manish Sisodia's House
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann arrived at Manish Sisodia's house, in a sign of solidarity, soon after his deputy was arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.

Manish Sisodia Second AAP Minister To Be Arrested In Less Than A Year
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is the second minister from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to be arrested by a central agency in less than a year. Mr Sisodia's colleague and Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain was the first AAP minister to be arrested by a central agency in May last year. The AAP has accused the BJP-led centre of using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to harass them. Read here

Arvind Kejriwal Reacts To Manish Sisodia's Arrest
"Manish is innocent. His arrest is dirty politics. There is a lot of anger among the people due to the arrest of Manish. Everyone is watching. People are understanding everything. People will respond to this," tweeted Arvind Kejriwal soon after his deputy was arrested.

"Attack On Opposition": Akhilesh Yadav Party On Manish Sisodia Arrest
"We condemn the arrest of Manish Sisodia. Ever since the BJP has seen that the opposition is raising issues of farmers, the youth and is getting together on issues, this is an attack on opposition unity and this will prove to be detrimental to the BJP. We want to say to the home minister, you want to become Indira ji, you want to become an autocrat, there has been no place for such things ever in India," said Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ameeq Jamei.

"Kattar Imandaar Party", AAP Leader Reiterates After Manish Sisodia Arrest
AAP leader Atishi reiterated that the AAP remains a "kattar imandaar party" and that the CBI will not be able to present any evidence against Manish Sisodia in the court. 

"CBI Needed A Reason To Arrest Manish Sisodia": AAP's Atishi

What CBI Claims On Delhi Liquor Policy
The CBI contends that liquor companies were involved in framing of the 2021 liquor policy in exchange for kickbacks. The policy that was formed would have led to a 12 per cent profit for them, of which 6 per cent was routed to public servants through middlemen like Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Bonipally.  

What Is The 'Delhi Liquor Scam'?
The CBI investigation relates to the now-withdrawn Delhi liquor sales policy introduced in 2021. Manish Sisodia is the head of Delhi's excise department, which is how he has come into the line of fire. Under the policy, in a departure from norms in most states, the government no longer had anything to do with selling liquor and allowed only private shops to do so. The central aim was to stop black marketing, increase revenue and improve the consumer experience. It also allowed the home delivery of liquor and shops to stay open till 3 AM. 

"Sad, Predictable How Probe Agencies Work": AAP On Manish Sisodia's Arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said they knew Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia would be arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today, minutes after he was taken into custody in the Delhi liquor policy case. "The CBI is completely at the behest of the centre. We always knew Manish Sisodia would be arrested. We knew this would happen," AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said. "It is sad and predictable how the probe agencies work," he added. Read here

Manish Sisodia Arrested
Manish Sisodia has been arrested by CBI in alleged liquor scam 

AAP Workers, Leaders Detained Amid Potest Over Manish Sisodia Questioning
Soon after the CBI started questioning Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged liquor policy scam on Sunday, the city police detained as many as 50 workers and leaders of the ruling Aam Admi Party (AAP). Delhi police said the AAP workers and prominent leaders, including Sanjay Singh, were detained allegedly for violating Section 144 of the CrPC. "A total 50 persons, including 42 men and 8 women, were detained," Delhi Police said.

BJP Scared Of Arvind Kejriwal's Rising Graph: AAP

AAP MP Sanjay Singh, Other Party Leaders Detained For Protesting Outside CBI Office.

"Who Says We're Scared? Look At Us": AAP's Atishi Backs Manish Sisodia
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi rallied for Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who went to the CBI headquarters for questioning in the liquor sales policy probe.

The CBI had previously called Manish Sisodia for questioning on February 19. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who is also Delhi's Finance Minister, however, sought a week's time for making Delhi Budget. The CBI agreed to his request.