During questioning, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's responses were described as evasive, but specific details of the interrogation were not provided by the ED.
The recent developments surrounding the arrest and remand of Chief Minister Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have brought several significant points to light. CM Kejriwal's arrest on March 21 led to the ED seeking a ten-day remand, which was initially granted for six days, and later only four days during subsequent hearings. Despite the extension, the ED's progress during the remand period appears limited.
During questioning, Kejriwal's responses were described as evasive, but the ED did not provide specific details of the interrogation. However, it said statements of three other persons relevant to the case have also been recorded during the remand period.
It said that during the ED custody, Kejriwal was confronted with C Arvind, the then personal secretary to deputy CM Manish Sisodia who was handed over the draft Group of Ministers (GoM) report for the 2021-22 excise policy at the residence of the chief minister. The outcome of Arvind's interaction with Kejriwal remains undisclosed.
Moreover, a statement of one of the candidates for the AAP of Goa elections in 2022 is also recorded during this period. He has revealed that he did not have any money and his election expenditure (all expenses for rallies/ events/public hoardings) was taken care of by AAP Office Delhi only through their associates. Additionally, data from Kejriwal's wife's mobile phone was retrieved, but access to data from four digital devices seized from Kejriwal's house was delayed as he consulted his lawyers before providing passwords.
The ED has also summoned excise officials from Punjab allegedly involved in extorting bribes from liquor traders in Delhi to confront Kejriwal.
Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, voiced concerns about his deteriorating health and harassment outside the court. During his bail hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, Kejriwal became the first sitting CM to personally argue his case, questioning the credibility of government witnesses and the ED's motives.
The ED claims Kejriwal is the mastermind behind the liquor scam, demanding a bribe of 100 crores, but Kejriwal counters by asking about the whereabouts of the money and alleging a conspiracy to dismantle the AAP.
With the statements of government witnesses turning into accused persons, doubts about their credibility have surfaced. The Supreme Court's scrutiny of ED's investigation in Manish Sisodia's case further emphasizes concerns about the integrity of the ongoing probes.
(with inputs from PTI)
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