US Reiterates Call for Fair Legal Process in Kejriwal Arrest, Comments on Frozen Congress Accounts

Following India's strong objection to US comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of Congress party accounts, the US emphasizes the importance of fair and transparent legal procedures.

• India summoned a senior US diplomat to protest remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of Congress party accounts.
• US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated the US's stance on encouraging fair, transparent, and timely legal processes.
• The Enforcement Directorate arrested Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy 'scam'.
• The Ministry of External Affairs stressed that India's legal processes are based on an independent judiciary committed to objective and timely outcomes.
• The US's comments come amid international attention, with Germany also stressing the importance of a fair trial for Kejriwal.

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