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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates

Kejriwal’s plea requests immediate release citing the arrest and subsequent remand to ED as “illegal”. The Delhi CM was arrested on March 21 and was remanded to ED’s custody until March 28 for “detailed and sustained interrogation”. The latest news regarding Arvind Kejriwal includes his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on charges related to the Delhi excise policy case. The US government is monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of a fair legal process.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam.
Kejriwal’s arrest prompted a legal battle as he filed a petition challenging the legality of his arrest and subsequent remand to ED custody.
The petition sought immediate release on the grounds of the arrest and remand being deemed “illegal.”
Kejriwal was taken into custody on March 21 and remanded to ED’s custody until March 28 for thorough interrogation.
His arrest sparked protests from his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged counter-protests demanding his resignation.
Police imposed Section 144 outside the Prime Minister’s residence due to the AAP’s protests, citing security concerns.
Several AAP workers, including Punjab Minister Harjot Bains, Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Tita, and party leader Somnath Bharti, were detained by the police during the protests.
BJP representatives argued that governance cannot function effectively while the CM is in custody, calling for Kejriwal’s resignation.
The legal battle and political unrest surrounding Kejriwal’s arrest highlighted tensions between political parties and the significance of the case in the political landscape.
The situation garnered significant media attention and public interest, reflecting the broader implications of the case on political accountability and governance in Delhi.

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Kejriwal’s plea against the arrest. Amidst this, there have been protests and heightened security in Delhi, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) planning to ‘gherao’ the Prime Minister’s residence in response to the arrest. Kejriwal’s arrest occurred a month before the Lok Sabha national elections, adding to the political tension

Aam Aadmi Party Protest Against Arrest

Amidst protests by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) against Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a counter-protest, aiming to march towards the Delhi Secretariat demanding the CM’s resignation. Police clarified that no permission has been granted for protests, imposing Section 144 outside the Prime Minister’s residence due to AAP’s demonstration.

In related developments, AAP workers, including Punjab Minister Harjot Bains, Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Tita, and party leader Somnath Bharti, have been detained by the police. BJP representatives emphasized that governance cannot proceed while the CM is in jail. “Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is in custody. Therefore, he should resign as a matter of moral obligation and hand over his responsibilities,” stated BJP MP Harsh Vardhan to PTI.

Delhi HC will hear His Plea Tomorrow

Arvind Kejriwal argued in his plea that being a vocal critic of the ruling BJP at the Centre and an opposition leader, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), under the Union government’s control, has been “weaponized”. Despite filing his petition last week, Kejriwal’s request for an urgent hearing was reportedly denied due to the Delhi High Court being closed for the festival of Holi, as per the news agency PTI.

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