Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to miss the Enforcement Directorate’s summons for the fourth time in the excise policy case. The central agency issued the latest summons last week, calling for Mr. Kejriwal’s appearance today. However, sources suggest that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader is unlikely to comply as he is scheduled to visit Goa to meet party workers and assess preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
When questioned about the fresh summons at a Delhi government event, Mr. Kejriwal responded, “We will do whatever needs to be done according to the law.” This comes after he previously skipped two summons on November 2 and December 21 last year, citing reasons such as Rajya Sabha polls and Republic Day preparations. Another summons was issued for January 18 or 19, but he is expected to disregard it as well.
Mr. Kejriwal has criticized the motives of the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that the agency has taken on the roles of “judge, jury, and executioner.” He believes that the BJP-led government is aiming to arrest him to prevent him from campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls. The AAP leader’s lawyers argue that the summonses sent to him are illegal.
However, sources from the agency insist that the summonses are within the bounds of the law. The ED has mentioned Mr. Kejriwal’s name multiple times in charge sheets related to the excise policy case, suggesting that the accused were in contact with him during the formulation of the now-abandoned policy. The agency has also claimed that AAP utilized “proceeds of crime” in its election campaign in Goa.
The Delhi excise policy was annulled due to corruption allegations, leading the CBI to take over the case following a recommendation by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. Subsequently, the ED launched an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to trace the money trail.
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Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, is likely to skip the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the fourth time in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The ED had summoned Kejriwal to appear before them for questioning regarding alleged irregularities in the implementation of the liquor policy during his previous term. However, Kejriwal has consistently chosen not to comply with the ED’s summons, citing previous commitments and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This repeated refusal to appear before the central agency raises questions about the progress of the investigation and the potential consequences for Kejriwal.
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