Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday sent CM Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28 in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
As many as 21 workers and leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj who were detained during their protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, have been released, officials said.
Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, were detained by the Delhi police during the party protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday.
Launching an attack on the Centre, over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that it is a desperate move by the BJP to silence the opposition's voice ahead of the elections.
After an ED team arrived at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday late evening for questioning in connection with the liquor policy case, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that preparations were underway to arrest him.
The BJP Delhi president also asserted that as soon as Refugees leaders apprised BJP leaders about the eviction notice late last night we immediately took up the matter with the Lt. Governor and stalled the eviction scheduled for today.
"While ED summons is absolutely illegal, the CM felt that BJP leaders and spokespersons are time and again accusing him of not answering the ED questions. We were always of the opinion that it is not about answering the questions, it's about the ED's intent of illegally arresting Arvind Kejr
The decision was taken after the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) convened a crucial board meeting on Friday, where important decisions were taken to benefit the public.
Delhi's Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has again written to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and directed for department's comments on the Water Bill related 'One Time Settlement Scheme', the Office of the Urban Development Minister said in a press release.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused it of "stalling the budget for no apparent reason" and said the people have a right to know how public funds are being used.
Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be arrested in the next 2-3 days.