Arvind Kejriwal summoned by ED in Delhi Liquor Policy case on November 2

In a massive setback for Aam Ami Party, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for detailed questioning in connection with now scrapped Delhi Liquor policy linked money-laundering case on November 2 (Thursday).  AAP Supremo has been issued summons under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and according to offical sources. agency will record his statement once he deposes before investigating officer of case in Delhi.

ED has mentioned Kejriwal's name multiple times in its chargesheets filed in case and said accused were in touch with Aam Ami Party (AAP) leer regarding preparation and execution of now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has issued his response over matter and said, "ED has summoned Arvind Kejriwal asking him to appear before agency on November 2. This clearly shows intention of BJP that y want to finish Aam Ami Party".

Why is Kejriwal summoned?

Earlier in April this year, Kejriwal was summoned by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a witness to answer queries of investigating team in connection with case. Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP MP Sanjay Singh are also arrested in connection with alleged liquor scam case.

ED's money laundering case stems from CBI FIR. According to CBI and ED, irregularities were committed while modifying Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 and undue favours were extended to license holders. It is alleged that Singh played a prominent role in formulation and implementation of policy, which benefited certain liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, for monetary considerations.

In a related development, Supreme Court rejected two separate bail pleas of former deputy chief minister and AAP leer Manish Sisodia in corruption and money-laundering cases related to alleged Delhi excise policy scam and said a transfer of Rs 338 crore was tentatively established in matter.

(With PTI Inputs)