Arvind Kejriwal skips three ED summons. Will he be arrested? Here is what may happen next
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal once again did not attend the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday. The ED had previously called him for questioning twice, on November 2 and December 21, regarding a money laundering case related to the now-abolished Delhi excise policy of 2021.
On both occasions, Kejriwal chose not to appear.
Why Kejriwal didn't attend the summon?
In his defense, the Delhi CM mentioned the Rajya Sabha polls, Republic Day preparations, and the ED's alleged lack of transparency and responsiveness as reasons for his non-appearance. He sent a letter to the ED, expressing his willingness to answer any questionnaire they may send him.
AAP's defence:
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that the summons were issued with the intention of arresting Kejriwal.
The Chief Minister accused the ED of not acknowledging the detailed submissions he had previously provided in response to their notices. He criticized the agency for adopting a non-disclosure and non-responsive approach, which, according to him, goes against the principles of law, equity, and justice in our country.
What's the next step for Kejriwal and ED?
The next step in this matter could be the ED sending another notice or moving the court to seek a warrant requiring Kejriwal's presence for questioning.
On his part, Kejriwal also has the option to approach the court and seek anticipatory bail to prevent any potential arrest by the ED. It is worth noting that the ED has already arrested former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh in connection with the same case.
What AAP is planning?
Asked by reporters, party sources said they were examining legal options and would act as per the
