New Delhi, In a continuing standoff, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has once again chosen not to appear for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise case. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) asserts Kejriwal’s willingness to cooperate but argues that the summons aims to facilitate his arrest, claiming it’s an attempt to hinder his election campaign.
Kejriwal, summoned on January 3, is linked to a money laundering case associated with the excise policy. This marks the third time he has refused ED summons, with prior instances on November 2 and December 21, 2023.
Congress leader Udit Raj alleges that these actions against opposition leaders, including Kejriwal, are politically motivated. Kejriwal himself accuses the ED of acting on behalf of political rivals, claiming the summonses are attempts to silence the opposition’s voice ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Notably, during the first summons on November 2, Kejriwal deemed the notice “illegal” and “politically motivated,” reinforcing the ongoing legal and political confrontation between the Delhi Chief Minister and the Enforcement Directorate.
