Arvind Kejriwal Arrested HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Court approves ED custody of CM Kejriwal till March 28

VIDEO | Here’s what BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj (@BansuriSwaraj) said at a press briefing in New Delhi.

“When summons are issued to you under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), then it is your legal duty to participate in the investigation. Arvind Kejriwal with insolence… pic.twitter.com/hBbKVNz0gz

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 22, 2024

#WATCH | Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to ED custody till March 28 by the Delhi court.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj says, “… It is Arvind Kejriwal today, it can be someone else tomorrow. This government will spare no one… The world is supporting Arvind Kejriwal. And when… pic.twitter.com/HKVh6qTK3r

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

Commenting on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s six-day ED custody, AAP leader Somnath Bharti said, “The case has no merit and that is why, the demand for 10 days (for remand) was reduced to six. I believe that everyone knows how the Modi government is misusing ED and CBI. They are trying to weaken democracy. The people of Delhi have given the mandate to Arvind Kejriwal, so he has the right to run the government and he will do so.” (PTI)

AAP leader Atishi says, “We, very respectfully and humbly disagree with the decision of the court. ED has no proof even after 2 years of investigation… ED forced their witnesses to give statements against Arvind Kejriwal… We will explore all possible legal routes.” 

“One by one opposition parties are being targeted in front of the judiciary. Arvind Kejriwal will always be the CM of Delhi. There is no constitutional bar on him not being the CM. He has not been convicted till now.” (ANI)

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal taken from Rouse Avenue court after his ED remand hearing.

Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to ED custody till March 28 by the court. pic.twitter.com/6oCOooKo0g

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

Delhi Court has approved ED custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal till March 28. ED had sought Kejriwal’s custody for 10 days while claiming that there is sufficient evidence to arrive at prima facie conclusion of guilt.

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi CM Kejriwal, had argued that this was the first time in independent India that a sitting CM has been arrested. He also highlighted that general, omnibus money laundering allegations are not enough for arrest, unless the money trail leads directly to Kejriwal.

#WATCH | AAP leader & Delhi minister Gopal Rai says, “Today the INDIA alliance leaders have met the EC… and requested for action on this (arrest of Arvind Kejriwal)…This year the Holi programme won’t take place. On 25 March we will go to people and tell them what is happening… pic.twitter.com/EzteH1VEMO

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

#WATCH | On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal being arrested by the ED, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh says, “This is a politics of revenge. BJP is afraid of the INDIA alliance… This is an attack on democracy and our constitution… There is only one thought in the Prime Minister’s mind,… pic.twitter.com/W7QzpaLCp5

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested LIVE: Judge assembles in court

#WATCH | Delhi: After meeting the Election Commission, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury says, “The process of election has begun. The model code of conduct is in force; despite that such actions (Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest) are being taken, which is destroying the level… pic.twitter.com/OsEGKZGflh

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

A group of opposition parties had a detailed discussion with the Election Commission regarding the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said, “This isn’t about an individual or any party but it relates to the basic structure of the constitution. When a level playing field is needed for election and you do not let the field be levelled by misusing agencies, it impacts free and fair elections and ultimately democracy.” 

Highlighting that in the history of 75 years of independent India, the first time a sitting CM has been arrested, the opposition parties sought Election Commission’s interference in the matter

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s counsel, Advocate Vivek Jain alleged that the arrest and investigation against Kejriwal is illegal as there is no evidence against him.

#WATCH | Srinagar: On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED in relation to the excise policy case, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti says, “…Those who are criminals and corrupt join the BJP, and then everything gets wiped out against them… Arvind Kejriwal, Hemant Sore and other… pic.twitter.com/LjL9wKQNKG

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024

Reacting to CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the ED, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that it is a political arrest as part of a plot launched by BJP. “They are afraid to lose the elections that is why they are trying to intimidate Arvind Kejriwal who is working hard to empower the nation,” said Sandhawan. (ANI)

Arvind Kejriwal remand hearing | Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, who is representing ED, says, “Whatever evidence is there, it has been given to the court.” pic.twitter.com/BWvclLej4I

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2024