Arvind Kejriwal Offers to Virtually Attend ED Summons in Delhi Excise Policy Probe
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded to the eighth summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to the money laundering probe concerning irregularities in the Delhi excise policy case. Despite considering the summons “illegal,” Mr. Kejriwal has expressed his willingness to answer the probe agency’s questions, proposing a date after March 12. Arvind Kejriwal The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that Mr. Kejriwal will participate in the hearing through video conferencing. However, the ED is firm in its stance, insisting on physically questioning the Delhi Chief Minister, citing the absence of provisions for interrogation via video conferencing. This development follows the issuance of the eighth summons on February 27, with March 4 set as the scheduled date for Mr. Kejriwal to appear at the agency’s headquarters. The ongoing investigation revolves around alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise policy (2021–22). The ED is ...