Arvind Kejriwal news highlights: AAP questions ED probe, INDIA bloc to protest against Kejriwal arrest on March 31

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, will be produced before the Rouse Avenue Court following conclusion of his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custodial remand on Thursday, March 28.

The Aam Aadmi Party's National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi Excise policy case. The Delhi CM will be produced before the court on Thursday, March 28 that marks the end of his ED custody. He is under an ongoing money laundering probe by the ED.

The wife of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita on March 27 while hitting out at the Centre and central probe agency, said, ?In the so-called liquor scam, ED has conducted more than 250 raids. They are searching for the money of this so-called scam. They have found nothing yet. ?

She added, "Arvind Kejriwal has said that he will reveal everything in court on March 28. He will reveal where the money of the liquor scam is. He will also provide proof." 

Father of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Gobind Ram Kejriwal was seen outside his residence in Delhi as CM Kejriwal's ED custody in the excise policy case ends today.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were seen distributing pamphlets to people outside Delhi's ITO Metro Station, as part of 'Main Bhi Kejriwal' campaign.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi said, "We are fighting against the illegal arrest of Kejriwal. His arrest is not just an attack on the AAP but an attack on the democracy of the country. After announcing elections, you (BJP) systematically put all opposition leaders in jail."

Further questioning the BJP-ruled Centre, she said"You froze opposition parties' bank accounts. You seized the offices of other parties. If you attack the opposition in this way, how will the opposition contest elections? If the opposition cannot contest elections, how will democracy survive in this country?" 

Leader of Opposition Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said, "The chief minister should resign from his post. There are almost a dozen allegations of corruption against him. If the excise policy was world-class, why did he take it back? We are demanding Kejriwal's resignation." 

A spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry said, ?We have taken note, that India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards relating to independence of Judiciary and basic democratic principles will also be applied in this case."

He added, "Like anyone facing accusations, Mr Kejriwal is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, this includes he can make use of all available legal avenues without restrictions. The presumption of innocence is a central element of the rule of law and must apply to him.?

The Ministry of External Affairs defending India's legal system, in a statement today said, "In diplomacy, states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others. This responsibility is even more so in the case of fellow democracies. It could otherwise end up setting unhealthy precedents." 

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections." These comments came in the wake of Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress party's bank accounts.

He added, ?And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues.?

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal?s wife Sunita claimed that her husband would do a ?big expose? on the alleged excise policy scam in court on Thursday, even as the AAP supremo didn?t get immediate relief from Delhi High Court.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: A Delhi BJP delegation on Wednesday met Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora to demand a probe into the  ?letters and notes? being circulated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal?s ministers. The AAP leaders have claimed that the letters have been issued by AAP supremor from custody. 

"There is a procedure by which such letters after proper attestation can come from a person who is in ED custody. As far as my information is concerned, these letters are fake," said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday issued summons to AAP Goa president Amit Palekar, Ramarao Wagh, Datta Prasad Naik and president of Bhandari Samaj - Ashok Naik, and others asking them join the investigation on Thursday March 27.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said Thursday?s Delhi HC hearing is a testament that the ?ED has arrested a CM who is corrupt and was involved in the biggest scam.? In his video message, the BJP leader said no court wants to intervene in Arvind Kejriwal?s case.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Hours after AAP MLA and MP joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, three AAP legislatures claimed that they received calls offering them money to join the saffron party. 

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE:  Delhi Chief Minister is likely to be presented in front of a Delhi Court on Thursday. Meanwhile, HC on Thursday will hear a PIL seeking the removal of AAP supremo from CM post after his arrest by the ED.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for skipping as many as nine summons by the Enforcement Directorate. Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that skipping ED summons as an excuse of ?political vendetta? did not suit him.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: While hearing the plea, the bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma said that the respondent/ ED has to be granted an opportunity to file a reply, as an opportunity for effective representation.

?Declining this opportunity would amount to denial of fair hearing as well as violation of one of the principles of natural justice i.e., audi-alteram partem, which is applicable to both the parties and not one,? ANI quoted Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea moved by CM Arvind Kejriwal. In its notice, the HC raised issues of legality and  validity regarding the arrest and remand. The High Court has sought response from ED on the main petition as well as the application for interim release by 2nd April.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: After Delhi HC hearing on Arvind Kejriwal?s plea on Wednesday, AAP minister Atishi targeted the centre for Arvind Kejriwal?s arrest. ?After arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal, Lok Sabha polls have become 'People Vs BJP' election,? AAP leader Atishi told PTI.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: After refusing to interfere in the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by the ED in liquor policy scam case, the Delhi High Court is set to hear the matter on April 3. Delhi HC seeks ED's response on the main petition as well as the application for interim release of the petitioner by 2nd April.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: No relief for AAP supremo as Delhi HC issues notice to plea challenging ED arrest. Next hearing on 3 April.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Requesting lawyers to refrain from any protest against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the Bar Council of India (BCI) said, ?Let us uphold the integrity and dignity of our noble profession, refraining from any movement until a competent court unequivocally establishes Arvind Kejriwal's innocence or declares his arrest unjust or unlawful.?

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: The Bar Council of India on Wednesday has issued a statement requesting the lawyers to refrain from any protest against the arrest of AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Delhi High Court will hear a PIL seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi after he was arrested by ED in Liquor policy case. The matter will be heard by an HC bench headed by ACJ Manmohan

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Arvind Kejriwal?s wife Sunita Kejriwal on Wednesday said that her husband would do a ?big expose? on the alleged excise policy scam in court on Thursday.  In a digital briefing, Sunita Kejriwal said that her husband will reveal the details of the alleged liquor scam in court on March 28 and present evidence as well.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Hours after joining BJP, AAP MP from Jalandhar Sushil Kumar Rinku expressed his disappointment with AAP and said that the party could not do anything for them.

 "I have been associated with development from the very beginning...People of Jalandhar made us victorious in Jalandhar by-elections but I am disappointed that we could not do anything for them. The roads are in bad condition, garbage is littered on road, there are mountains of waste. If those mountains of waste can't be removed even after the party's national leader says so, you can imagine what is the condition of Municipal Corporation and others,? he said.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Mamata Banerjee?s Trinamool Congress will send its representatives to the March 31 rally of the INDIA bloc against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwalm, reported PTI citing sources. TMC sources said the party would send two leaders as representatives to the rally but did not name the leaders.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: AAP leader SOmnath Bharti on Wednesday accused the Delhi LG VK Saxena of acting like a ?BJP?s agent?. Reacting to LG?s  'Delhi government will not run from jail' remark, Bharti said, ? The L-G is saying what the BJP wants him to say, he is acting like an agent of BJP. While he is a good person, he is not independent.?

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: The Enforcement Directorate arrested Arvind Kejriwal in the now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy case. The ED arrested AAP supremo in a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. 

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Protesting the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party MLAs arrived wearing yellow T-shirts and sporting Kejriwal masks on Wednesday. AAP MLAs continued their protest at the Delhi Assembly.

"All AAP MLAs are protesting against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's illegal arrest. Efforts are being made to do away with democracy in the country. For the first time in India's history, a sitting chief minister has been arrested and that too just before the national (Lok Sabha) election," Atishi told reporters during the protest.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: As AAP leaders continue to stage protests in different cities against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. A group of AAP leaders protested outside the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram. As the AAP activists shouted slogans against the Modi administration and in favour of the INDIA block, several BJP leaders came out of the office for retaliation. The incident led to a tense situation in the area, forcing police intervention. 

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Hitting out at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said, "You (Kejriwal) have not fulfilled your responsibilities. You should have taken proper care of your health infrastructure from time to time. Now you are giving directions from jail just to gain sympathy from people. You will not be successful.?

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Delhi High Court has warned AAP lawyers to be ready for the consequences if they plan to stage any protest inside any courts in Delhi, reported Bar and Bench. Consequences are very severe for organising a protest in court," Bar and Bench quoted Justice Manmohan as saying during the hearing of the case.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Union Minister Mansukh Manadaviya on Wednesday took a swipe at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for voicing concern over the delivery of healthcare services in the city. He slammed the AAP supremo for failing to implement Prime Minister  Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)  in the national capital.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE: Aam Aadmi Party leaders are continuing their protest in different cities against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. AAP leaders also burnt PM Modi?s effigy on Wednesday.

At the same time, a small group of BJP workers came out of the party office at Mararji Bhavan here and tried to confront the protesting AAP activists.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said that Delhi Assembly session was adjourned 2-3 times. The House has been adjourned by the speaker till Monday 11 am. 

?A shortage is being created in the medicine and health services in Delhi and concerned officials are not taking any action against it. There will be a discussion regarding this,? he told ANI.

Arvind Kejriwal news LIVE updates: AAP?s Jalandhar MP Sushil Kumar Rinku is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, reported PTI citing sources. Till now, there has been no official confirmation by the leader or the BJP.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates: Making a statement against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal?s issuance of orders released from jail, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said that the government will not be run from jail.

Speaking at the Times Now Summit, Saxena said, "I can assure the people of Delhi that the government will not be run from jail."

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates: BJP leaders and workers on Wednesday staged protest demanding resignation of arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. BJP MLAs also held a protest on the premises of the assembly, which was in session on Wednesday.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates: India on Wednesday issued summons against a senior US diplomat and lodged strong protest against Washington?s remarks on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal?s arrest.

According to reports, a US state department official had said that Washington ?encouraged a fair, transparent and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal". Taking cognisance of the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials summoned the  Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena at its office in South Block. (Read the full story here)

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva targeted the Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) supremor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday and demanded his immediate resignation from CM post. Accusing Kejriwal of being a ?corrupt? politician and ?looting Delhi?  Sachdeva said, ? Our demand is that because Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt and has looted Delhi, he should resign. AAP is shielding the thieves. A person in custody is maintaining his position as a CM. How is this ethical? AAP should think this through, and Kejriwal should resign.?

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates: As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continues to remain on ED custody, his health condition is worsening day by day, mainly because of his fluctuating blood sugar levels, PTI reported referring to AAP sources.

At one point, AAP supremo?s blood sugar level dropped to 46Mg, which is ?very dangerous' ' reported PTI.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest live updates:  Delhi High Court on Wednesday, is set to deliver its order on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal?s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

"The DOE has at the time of arrest has failed to establish that Petitioner is guilty of committing activities stipulated under Section 3, i.e., be it one of concealment, possession, acquisition, use of proceeds of crime as much as projecting it as untainted property or claiming it to be so," Kejriwal's legal team pleaded.