In a dramatic turn of events, the sitting Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, found himself in the eye of a political storm as he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the 21st of March. The arrest, purportedly linked to an excise policy-linked money laundering case, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape just as election campaigns are poised to kick off.
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant Kejriwal protection compounded the situation, leaving the Chief Minister to seek recourse from the Supreme Court, which also denied his request for protection. Subsequently, Kejriwal was re-arrested by the ED, sparking heated debates and allegations of political maneuvering.
Education Minister of Delhi, Atishi Marlena, minced no words in her accusations, claiming that the arrest of Kejriwal is a calculated move to weaken the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the forthcoming election campaigns. She alleges that the BJP, along with Prime Minister Modi, orchestrated the arrest as a political trap. Marlena highlighted the irony of the situation, pointing out the absence of any incriminating evidence despite years of investigation into Kejriwal’s affairs.
The developments have ignited fervent protests, with AAP workers taking to the streets in defiance. Today, as Kejriwal was produced in the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, the fervor of the protests only intensified. Notably, demonstrations erupted at Delhi’s ITO, where security measures were visibly heightened amidst the escalating tensions.
As the political saga unfolds, all eyes turn to the Supreme Court in anticipation of its intervention and the revelation of truth. With the country watching closely, the unfolding events underscore the high-stakes nature of Indian politics and the enduring battle for power and legitimacy.
