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ED tells Delhi Court That Arvind Kejriwal named Atishi During Interrogation
Kejriwal has denied all wrongdoing and his lawyers have requested that he be allowed certain books and a religious locket during his judicial custody.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case. The ED told the Delhi court that Kejriwal was "non-cooperative" during interrogation. Kejriwal has denied all the accusations against him and claimed that he is the victim of a political vendetta.
The arrest comes after months of investigation by the ED into alleged financial irregularities involving AAP. The ED reportedly has evidence linking Kejriwal to suspicious financial transactions. Kejriwal's lawyers have argued that the charges against him are baseless and that he is being targeted for his political views.
Kejriwal was sent to judicial custody till April 15. His lawyers have requested that he be allowed certain books and a religious locket during his time in jail. The AAP has called Kejriwal's arrest a "political witch hunt" and has vowed to fight the charges in court.
Background on the Case:
The ED has been investigating AAP for alleged financial irregularities for several months. The agency reportedly has evidence linking Kejriwal to suspicious financial transactions. However, the specific details of the case have not been made public yet.
Kejriwal's Denial and AAP's Response:
Kejriwal has denied all the accusations against him and has claimed that he is the victim of a political vendetta. He has accused the central government of trying to silence him and his party through this arrest.
The AAP has called Kejriwal's arrest a "political witch hunt" and has vowed to fight the charges in court. The party has alleged that the BJP-led central government is using the ED to target its political opponents.
Implications of the Arrest:
The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal is a significant development in Indian politics. Kejriwal is a popular figure among many Indians, and his arrest is likely to generate a great deal of public debate. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on Kejriwal's political career and the future of AAP.
The arrest of Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case is a serious development. The allegations against him are serious, and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to clear his name. The outcome of this case could have a major impact on Indian politics.
