Arvind Kejriwal Withdraws Supreme Court Plea as AAP Alleges Family Held Under ‘House Arrest’
Arvind Kejriwal Withdraws Supreme Court Plea as AAP Alleges Family ‘House Arrest’
Amidst escalating tensions and political theatrics, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has opted to withdraw his petition from the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam case. This abrupt move has shifted the battleground to the trial court, where Kejriwal intends to contest the charges against him.
In a legal maneuver marked by twists and turns, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, informed the apex court of this decision, signaling a strategic shift in the chief minister’s defense strategy. The Supreme Court bench, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, had earlier agreed to hear Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest, but the sudden withdrawal underscores the evolving dynamics of the case.
As Kejriwal navigates the legal labyrinth, his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has launched a blistering counteroffensive, alleging that his family has been placed under “house arrest” in the aftermath of his detention. AAP leaders, including Gopal Rai and Saurabh Bharadwaj, have decried the purported confinement of Kejriwal’s family members, citing it as evidence of political vendetta orchestrated by the central government.
Arvind Kejriwal Withdraws Supreme Court Plea as AAP Alleges Family ‘House Arrest’ 
Atishi, another prominent AAP leader, echoed these sentiments, condemning Kejriwal’s arrest as a manifestation of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) political machinations. Expressing concerns over Kejriwal’s safety, particularly in light of his Z-plus security cover, Atishi characterized his detention as a flagrant abuse of power aimed at stifling dissent and undermining democratic principles.
However, the BJP has dismissed AAP’s accusations as a desperate ploy to play the victim card and deflect attention from the gravity of the allegations against Kejriwal and his associates. Shehzad Poonwalla, a senior BJP leader, lambasted AAP’s portrayal of Kejriwal as a martyr, emphasizing the legal scrutiny surrounding the Delhi liquor policy scam and the accountability of those implicated in the investigation.
Reacting to AAP’s assertion that Arvind Kejriwal would continue to govern Delhi from behind bars, Union Minister Anurag Thakur lambasted the party’s defiance, labeling it as an affront to the democratic process and a betrayal of the electorate’s trust. Thakur accused AAP of hypocrisy, citing its past denunciations of corruption while evading accountability in the face of serious allegations.
Amidst the political brinkmanship and legal wrangling, the fate of Arvind Kejriwal hangs in the balance, emblematic of the precarious intersection of power and principle in India’s political landscape. As the battle lines are drawn and allegiances tested, the unfolding saga of Kejriwal’s arrest underscores the enduring struggle for justice, transparency, and accountability in the corridors of power.
In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has chosen to withdraw his petition from the Supreme Court, opting instead to challenge his arrest directly before the trial court. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, conveyed this decision to the court, signaling a shift in strategy amidst the ongoing legal battle.
The decision comes amidst escalating tensions and allegations from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding the treatment of Kejriwal’s family by authorities. AAP leader and Delhi’s minister, Gopal Rai, made startling claims of Kejriwal’s family being placed under “house arrest,” alleging that authorities had barred him from visiting them. These assertions added fuel to the already fiery political landscape, with AAP figures accusing the central government of orchestrating a vendetta against Kejriwal.
Atishi, another prominent AAP leader, echoed these sentiments, attributing Kejriwal’s arrest to what she described as the BJP’s political machinations. Expressing concern over Kejriwal’s security, particularly given his Z-plus security cover, Atishi condemned what she perceived as a concerted effort to stifle dissent and target opposition leaders.
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