“Kejriwal Accuses BJP of Political Maneuvering: Alleges Pre-Election Conspiracy Behind ED Summons”
In a recent press conference, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), made startling claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is plotting to have him arrested before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This revelation comes amidst Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise case. Let’s delve into the details and unravel the controversy surrounding these allegations.
Investigation Findings:
Kejriwal vehemently defended himself during the press conference, highlighting that the two-year ED probe into the Delhi excise case has failed to uncover any financial irregularities. He emphasized, “This investigation has been going on for the last two years, but irregularities of a single penny have not been found.”
BJP’s Alleged Agenda:
The AAP chief asserted that the BJP’s real motive is not investigative but strategic. Kejriwal claimed, “Now the BJP wants to get me arrested. My biggest strength is my honesty. Through false cases and fake summons, they want to malign my image. BJP’s purpose is not to carry out an investigation; their purpose is to stop me from campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls.”
Kejriwal’s Legal Stand:
Kejriwal, who had skipped the ED’s third summons, raised objections regarding the legality of the summons. He asserted that his lawyers have deemed the summons illegal, and in a letter to the ED, he described them as “opaque” and “motivated.” Kejriwal declared, “I have in detail explained to them how the summons is illegal. They have not replied to my objections, which means that they do not have answers to my objections, and they accept that their notice is illegal.”
Questioning the Timing:
Expressing skepticism, Kejriwal questioned why he was summoned right before the Lok Sabha polls. He compared it to the earlier summons by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and raised concerns about the BJP’s intention to arrest him rather than genuinely question him.
Conclusion:
As the political heat intensifies, Kejriwal’s claims of a pre-election conspiracy cast a shadow over the ongoing investigations. The ED is likely to issue further summons, and the AAP leader has vowed to cooperate if the summons is legally valid. The unfolding events bring attention to the intersection of politics and law enforcement, leaving us to contemplate the potential ramifications on the political landscape in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.