ED Labels Kejriwal as Kingpin in Delhi Liquor Scam, Seeks 10-Day Remand

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:38am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

Enforcement Directorate (ED) declares Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as the mastermind behind the Delhi liquor policy scam in court, seeking a 10-day remand. ASG SV Raju states Kejriwal's involvement in policy formulation facilitating bribery. Vijay Nair acted as intermediary between AAP and the "south cartel," including K Kavitha. ED alleges Kejriwal demanded ₹100 crore for Punjab elections and directly met Kavitha. Kejriwal withdrew SC petition and faces court amid crowds. Kejriwal spent night in ED custody.

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Arvind Kejriwal's Night in ED Custody: Mattress, AC, But No Bed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:19am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spent a tense night in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody after his arrest in a money laundering case. He dined before being taken to the ED office, where he was provided a mattress and blanket but no bed. No special arrangements were made for him. Kejriwal, who has Z+ security, was offered tea, coffee, and breakfast. His legal team sought protection, denied an urgent hearing. Further interrogation awaits as ED gains custody. Concerns arise over his security, with the Delhi government questioning his safety in custody.

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Agency Sources Allege that Arvind Kejriwal was Spying on Enforcement Directorate Officials

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:26am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces allegations of spying on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, supported by recovered documents during raids on his residence. The ED asserts evidence of Kejriwal snooping and has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court ahead of his petition against potential arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case. A special bench will urgently hear his plea. The ED plans to present evidence linking AAP's funds to the liquor policy scandal and has recorded statements from Goa AAP candidates alleging cash payments. Kejriwal was arrested after ED's arrival at his residence for interrogation.

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AAP Organized a Huge Protest in Delhi After Arvind Kejriwal Got Arrested

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate triggers widespread protests by his Aam Aadmi Party. State ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj detained. Police close roads leading to AAP headquarters, deploy water cannons, and paramilitary forces. Supreme Court to hear Kejriwal's petition. Opposition, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, condemns the arrest. Tensions escalate with Lok Sabha elections approaching.

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Survey Predicts Congress May Win Karnataka

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:16am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

In Karnataka, a recent survey suggests that the Congress party might win big in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. They could get 17 out of 28 seats with about 44% of the votes. This would be a big jump from last time. On the other hand, the BJP-JDS team might see a drop in votes, losing nearly 19%. If this prediction is going be right, it would be the first time BJP will lost ground in Karnataka since 1996.

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Security Around The Delhi BJP Office has been Raised After Arvind Kejriwal was Arrested

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday Politics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested at his home by the Enforcement Directorate for the Delhi liquor policy case, a first for a sitting chief minister in India. Earlier, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh were arrested. Kejriwal declined nine summons, claiming them unlawful. AAP pledges he'll govern from jail, prompting nationwide protests. AAP's Atishi assures Kejriwal remains Delhi's Chief Minister without question.

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AAP Plans Protest Outside BJP Office in Response to Kejriwal's Arrest, Party Workers Detained in Mumbai

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50pm on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday Politics

AAP leaders condemn Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, calling it a "dictatorship" move. Gopal Rai, a senior leader and Delhi minister, denounces the arrest, stating it stops people from expressing different opinions. Party plans protest outside BJP office. Simultaneously in Mumbai, 20-30 AAP workers has been detained after protesting outside Enforcement Directorate office. Workers face charges of unlawful assembly. They'll appear in court Friday. Mumbai Police to file FIR against them. Kejriwal's arrest ignites nationwide protests against perceived government crackdown on opposition voices.

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CBI Files FIR Against TMC's Mahua Moitra in Cash-for-Query Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34pm on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday Politics

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against former Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case. The action follows directions from the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, prompted by allegations made by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey. Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha in December for "unethical conduct" preceded this development. The Lokpal has instructed the CBI to complete its investigation within six months and submit findings. Moitra's involvement in the matter will be thoroughly probed by the investigative agency, as mandated by the directives.            

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Rahul Gandhi Slams Kejriwal's Arrest as "Scared Dictator" Move

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:24pm on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday Politics

Rahul Gandhi condemned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, labeling it as a "scared dictator" tactic. Accusing PM Modi of destroying democracy, Gandhi asserted, "A scared dictator wants to create a dead democracy." He highlighted a pattern of targeting opposition leaders and institutions, vowing united opposition against what he sees as unconstitutional actions. Gandhi's scathing response echoed sentiments of other opposition leaders, denouncing the arrest as a threat to democratic principles.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Condemns Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest as "Wrong, Unconstitutional"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20pm on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday Politics

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate, labeling it as unjust and against the constitution. Kejriwal was apprehended in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam. Vadra asserts targeting Kejriwal for political gains is unacceptable, urging fair electoral battles instead. She highlights a pattern of opposition targeting by BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls, citing freezing of Congress' bank accounts and constant pressure from investigative agencies. Kejriwal's arrest marks a historical first for a sitting Chief Minister in Independent India, impacting the opposition alliance.

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