Achi news desk-
GUWAHATI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has described his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case as illegal, claiming that he represents "An unprecedented attack" On the principles of democracy and free elections. Kejriwal, who is currently in judicial custody, claimed in the Supreme Court that the money laundering case is "A classic case" of abuse of power by the central government led by the ruling party to target its political opponents, especially the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leaders.
The allegations were made by Kejriwal in his reply to the counter affidavit filed by the ED opposing his plea challenging his arrest. He stated that the timing of his arrest, just before the general elections, undermines the required level playing field "Free and fair elections."
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Kejriwal claimed that the ED "collected illegally" A prime minister takes office five days after the announcement of the general elections and the code of conduct is in effect. The timing of the arrest, according to him, provided the ruling party in the center with an unfair advantage in the ongoing elections.
"The petitioner’s illegal arrest has caused severe damage to the petitioner’s political party and will give the ruling party in the center an unjust upper hand in the ongoing elections." Kejriwal said. He emphasized that a level playing field, which is essential for fair elections, was compromised due to his arrest.
In his response, Kejriwal questioned the necessity of his arrest, stating that there is no material to justify such a drastic move, especially during the election period. He claimed there was no evidence that he had destroyed or tampered with any evidence. He further accused the ED of coercing witnesses to give false statements against him.
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Kejriwal’s response also highlighted the lack of evidence or material to prove that the AAP received funds or advanced kickbacks from any group. He claimed that not a single rupee was sourced for AAP, dismissing the allegations as vague and lacking in tangible evidence.
The Delhi Chief Minister approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s April 9 judgment that dismissed his objection to the ED’s March 21 arrest. The Supreme Court (Bench comprising Justices Sanjeev Khanna and Dipankar Datta) issued a notice to the ED. on Kejriwal’s petition and detail the issue in the week commencing April 29.
