Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued the first order related to the Delhi government, from ED custody, AAP said on Sunday (March 24). He issued the order through a note for the Water Department. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 in connection with the money laundering case linked to alleged liquor scam in Delhi. He was sent to six days of Enforcement Directorate custody.
Atishi on Kejriwal's order
Addressing a press conference, Atishi said that Kejriwal is concerned about the people of Delhi and has given appropriate orders related to shortage of water during the summer season.
"Kejriwal, as Water Minister, has sent instructions from ED custody. The people of Delhi should not face shortage of water. He gave appropriate orders to the Chief Secretary and officials so that the people of Delhi should not face any problem. There should be no shortage of water as summer has arrived in Delhi. As Chief Minister, he used to review the work of ministers. Now he is in the custody of the Central Government," she said.
BJP calls order "forged"
Hitting out at the AAP, BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa claimed that the letter issued by Atishi in the press conference was "forged" and accused her of "playing a fraud on the people of Delhi".
"The letter that has been issued by AAP Minister Atishi through a press conference is forged...She has played a fraud on the people of Delhi...Arvind Kejriwal is in ED custody, I want to tell Atishi and AAP that it is a CM's office, not a liquor shop...The Delhi CM is in the custody of ED and he cannot pass any order until the court grants him permission....Who used the office of CM in the absence of Arvind Kejriwal? Who issued and drafted an official letter? these matters are part of a criminal conspiracy. Hence, I request Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena to put an inquiry...." Sirsa said.,
Kejriwal moves Delhi High Court against arrest
Kejriwal approached the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest and ED remand in the liquor policy scam case, however, the court denied the urgent listing and said that the matter will be listed on reopening on Wednesday.
Kejriwal had challenged his arrest and the order of remand passed by the trial court on March 22, 2024 before the High Court.
Kejriwal's wife reads out his message
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Arvind Kejriwal, read out a "message by the Delhi Chief Minister" via a video message on Saturday (March 23), and said that he is a man "made of steel" and he will not break down. She said that blessings of the people of Delhi are with Kejriwal and he has fulfilled his promises made to them.
"There are several forces within and outside India that are weakening the country. We have to be alert, identify these forces and defeat them...Women in Delhi must be thinking that Kejriwal is behind bars. Who knows if they would get Rs 1000. I appeal to them to trust their brother, their son. There is no jail that can keep him behind bars for long. I will come out soon and keep my promise..." she said.
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