Arvind Kejriwal Summoned By CBI In Delhi Liquor Excise Policy Case

 

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy case. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the issuance of licenses to private companies for the retail sale of liquor in the national capital.

The CBI has alleged that the Delhi government's Excise Department, under the leadership of Kejriwal, had granted licenses to private companies in a "hurried and arbitrary manner" in 2015-16, causing a loss of revenue to the state exchequer. The CBI has also alleged that the licenses were granted to some companies without following the due process and without inviting bids, thereby violating the norms and rules of the Excise Department.

Kejriwal has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that the allegations are baseless and politically motivated. He has also accused the CBI of acting at the behest of the central government, which is controlled by the opposition party.

The CBI's move to summon Kejriwal has sparked a political row, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the central government of trying to silence its critics. The AAP has also alleged that the CBI is being used as a tool to target opposition leaders and to intimidate them.

The Delhi Liquor Excise Policy case is just one of the many legal battles that Kejriwal has faced in recent years. He has been accused of defamation, sedition, and other charges by various political opponents and has been involved in a bitter feud with the central government over issues such as statehood for Delhi and control over the Delhi Police.

In conclusion, the summoning of Arvind Kejriwal by the CBI in the Delhi Liquor Excise Policy case is likely to escalate the political tensions between the ruling AAP and the central government. The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the issuance of licenses and other government policies, and for a fair and impartial investigation into any allegations of wrongdoing.