'Kejriwal Has Z+ Cover': Atishi Raises Concern About Arvind Kejriwal's Security During ED Custody

New Delhi: Delhi minister and Aam Ami Party leer Atishi on Friday, March 22, questioned security arrangements put in place by Enforcement Directorate for Arvind Kejriwal while he is custody of central agency. Atishi alleged that Kejriwal's arrest is a political conspiracy of BJP to crush Aam Ami Party ahe of crucial Lok Sabha elections. 

Delhi cabinet minister Atishi said Aam mi Party (AAP) is worried about safety of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in ED custody as he has been accorded Z+ security. "Being Chief Minister of Delhi, Kejriwal is given Z+ security. Now he is in ED custody. Who will be responsible for Kejriwal's safety? Who is entering his lock-up in ED office? Centre has to answer about his security arrangements re," said Atishi. 

"y know that only one leer can challenge m which is is why y are making every attempt to trample Arvind Kejriwal and AAP," minister said.  She stressed that “Arvind Kejriwal is an ideology, an inspiration.”

dressing a press conference on Friday, Atishi said this is for first time in India's democratic history that a national party's chief has been arrested before Lok Sabha polls. "Whatever conspiracy you are hatching against opposition and AAP, people of Delhi, Punjab and this country will give you a befitting reply," she ded.

Kejriwal To Be Produced in Court Today 

Kejriwal was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with excise policy-linked money laundering case. He was taken to ED office in New Delhi after arrest and is likely to be presented in Rouse Avenue Court. 

AAP Calls For Nationwide Protest 

AAP has given a call for nationwide protest against BJP in aftermath of arrest of Kejriwal.  "We will stage a protest against BJP. fear of protest is visible on ros. AAP hequarters in Delhi has been turned into a fortress. re are 2000-2500 police personnel deployed outside party office. Several paramilitary personnel have also been deployed. police and paramilitary personnel from across country have been called here," Atishi said.