Hi everyone, in this video i have discussed the arrest of Delhi CM Kejriwal & how it marks the first instance of a sitting chief minister being detained by a law enforcement agency. Reason - Liquor Policy Scam.

What is the Liquor Policy Case?
In November 2021, the Delhi government, under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, introduced a new excise policy aimed at modernising alcohol sales in the city. However, this move received mixed reviews, with some applauding its progressive approach while others raised concerns about its potential financial and public health implications.

How the controversy started:
Less than a year later, in July 2022, Delhi's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar reported violations in the policy to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena, who recommended a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The report submitted alleged "financial losses to the exchequer" amounting to more than Rs 580 crore.

ED:
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that the policy was intentionally designed with loopholes to favour AAP leaders and promote cartel formations.

The ED alleged that the "scam" involved giving wholesale liquor businesses to private entities with a fixed margin of 12 per cent, for a six per cent kickback.

What are the accusations against CM Kejriwal?
The ED asserted that Kejriwal himself engaged with key accused individuals, urging them to collaborate with others involved in the case.
Despite receiving nine summons between October 2023 and March 2024, Kejriwal was apprehended after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea for protection from arrest.


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