The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday sent Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to 6-day ED remand in the alleged liquor policy case. The ED had sought 10 days remand of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to ask about the money trail which has popped up in the investigation. However, the court granted only 6 days remand of the Delhi CM. Delhi CM Kejriwal will now be produced before the court on March 28, 2024. Now, Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer Madan Lal addressed the media after the court's order and explained the reason behind the court's decision. Below is what Arvind Kejriwal's lawyer Madan Lal said-
"ED was asking for a 10-day remand. They said that to trace the money trail, a custodial investigation is necessary. Considering all aspects, the judge gave a 6-day custodial remand. He will be presented here again on 28 March. ED argued that the money used for the Goa elections was ill-gotten. They said they have statements of some witnesses which prove this fact.."
In its argument, ED alleged that the CM of Delhi is the key conspirator and kingpin in demanding kickbacks from businessmen. The agency further claimed that Kejriwal was directly involved in the formation of the Excise policy. ED's counsel claimed that Vijay Nair, who was the media in charge of AAP, was working for Delhi CM Kejriwal. Nair, who the agency said lives adjacent to the residence of Kejriwal, acted as a middleman between the AAP and the South group.
As per reports, ED alleged that Delhi CM Kejriwal is responsible for all AAP affairs. The kickbacks came in cash and were used in Goa assembly elections. The excise policy is a scam, it was only made to fund the Goa elections.
Reacting to Arvind Kejriwal's remand, AAP leader Aatish was quoted by a newswire saying, "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..."