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Arvind Kejriwal Arrested Amid Delhi Liquor Policy Scandal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a key rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, faces charges in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, sparking widespread protests and political turmoil.

  • Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations linked to the Delhi liquor policy, leading to his custody until March 28.
  • Kejriwal's arrest has ignited protests across Delhi, with demonstrators demanding his immediate release and accusing the Modi government of using federal agencies to suppress opposition.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition parties have rallied in support of Kejriwal, asserting his continued role as Chief Minister and denouncing the charges as politically motivated.
  • International reactions include Germany's expression of concern over the fairness of Kejriwal's trial, prompting India to protest what it sees as interference in its internal affairs.
  • Legal challenges and public demonstrations underscore the deepening political divide ahead of the national election, with Kejriwal's AAP forming part of the INDIA alliance opposing Modi's BJP.
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