The Controversy Surrounding Arvind Kejriwal and the Liquor Policy Case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal finds himself embroiled in a complex legal battle concerning the now-scrapped Liquor Policy case. Accused of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Kejriwal was held in custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Presented in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court as his custody period concluded, he now faces the anticipation of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking his custody.

The CBI, the first central agency to file an FIR in the case, is expected to continue its probe, possibly extending to other individuals, including Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Allegations assert that Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) misappropriated funds from the Delhi liquor policy, purportedly diverting ₹45 crore for the Goa elections. However, the AAP vehemently refutes these claims, vowing to defend Kejriwal's innocence in court while he remains Chief Minister.

In the legal arena, the Delhi High Court declined to grant interim relief to Kejriwal during his ED custody, prompting a notice to the investigation agency. Sunita Kejriwal, the Chief Minister's wife, declared plans for Kejriwal to address the court regarding the alleged misuse of funds. As investigations unfold, the case underscores serious allegations of corruption and money laundering, with multiple agencies engaged in ongoing probes.