New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal – arrested final month within the alleged liquor coverage rip-off – lashed out on the probe company Wednesday afternoon, declaring ”the only objective of the arrest is to humiliate me… to incapacitate me”. Arguing for bail earlier than the Delhi Excessive Courtroom, Mr Kejriwal mentioned the ED had arrested him ”with none inquiry, assertion, or materials that could possibly be foundation of arrest”.
The AAP boss – whose arrest weeks earlier than the Lok Sabha election led to livid protests and claims the ruling BJP is attempting to close down rival events to make sure a large victory – accused the company of stopping him from collaborating in elections. ”Efforts are being made to interrupt the AAP,” he mentioned.
Mr Kejriwal is at present in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. He was jailed until April 15.
Showing for the Chief Minister, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued the ED ”doesn’t have any proof in opposition to Mr Kejriwal”. ”Whereas arresting Mr Kejriwal, no try was made to take his assertion at residence… ED ought to have executed this earlier than arresting him,” Mr Singhvi mentioned.
”Was there a risk of Arvind Kejriwal fleeing? Did he attempt to affect any witness in one-and-a half years? Did he refuse to be questioned?” he requested.