Overview

• Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on corruption charges related to alcohol licensing deals, marking the first arrest of a sitting chief minister.
• Opposition parties and supporters claim the arrest is politically motivated to weaken the opposition before the upcoming national elections starting April 19.
• The arrest prompted protests in the capital and rallies in several cities, with opposition leaders uniting in condemnation of the government's actions.
• The government denies political interference, stating the actions are part of a legal process against corruption.
• The arrest and subsequent events have intensified the political atmosphere in India, with analysts suggesting it could galvanize the opposition ahead of the elections.