Kejriwal Seeks Trust Vote After ED Summons, Alleges BJP MLA Poaching Attempts

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59am on 17 Feb 2024,Saturday Politics

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, facing ED summons on Feb 19, moved a confidence motion in the assembly, asserting the government's stability. The motion precedes his court appearance related to an Enforcement Directorate case. Kejriwal accused BJP of attempting to lure AAP MLAs to topple his government, highlighting alleged offers of ₹25 crore to seven legislators. The trust vote prompted opposition claims of lost confidence, despite AAP's 62-member majority. Kejriwal defended against ED's "liquor scam" accusations, calling them politically motivated. The session also saw AAP praising Delhi's development amid challenges posed by the central government.

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