Delhi Excise Policy Case: ED Summons CM Kejriwal for Questioning on Dec 21

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 18th Dec. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been summoned again by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for further questioning regarding the Delhi Excise Policy matter.

The agency has asked him to appear on December 21.

The summons from the ED coincides with Kejriwal’s plans to attend a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. He is scheduled to begin the course on December 19, a day after the conclusion of the winter session of the Delhi Assembly.

Vipassana is an ancient Indian meditation technique that involves complete abstention from communication, aimed at improving mental well-being.

Kejriwal, who regularly practices Vipassana, follows this annual routine and has attended courses in various locations in previous years.
The federal agency had previously summoned Kejriwal for questioning on November 2 regarding alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled excise scheme.

On April 16 of this year, Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in relation to the same matter.

In addition, two prominent AAP leaders, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, are facing legal trouble for their alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor scams money laundering case.

Sanjay Singh, a representative for the party, was arrested on October 4 following an ED raid on his premises related to the Delhi excise policy money laundering case.

Meanwhile, Manish Sisodia, who was initially arrested by the CBI on February 26 for his alleged role in the scam, is currently in judicial custody at Tihar Jail. The ED has identified Sisodia as a key conspirator in the case.

The Delhi Liquor Policy Case involves the rollout and subsequent retraction of the excise policy by the Delhi government. Investigating agencies claim that the policy increased profit margins for wholesalers and facilitated corruption.

Allegations also suggest that the policy favored ineligible individuals for liquor licenses in exchange for financial gains.

While authorities argue that the policy aimed to boost Delhi’s revenue, the AAP-led Delhi government and Manish Sisodia deny any wrongdoing.