CM Kejriwal’s arrest based on statement of one Sharad P Reddy, says Atishi
The AAP leader also said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday merely based on the statement of one Sharad P Reddy.
Atishi draws link between Kejriwal’s arrest and electoral bond money, accuses BJP of foulplay
She further added, “He was summoned on 9th November 2022 for questioning. He clearly said that he never met or spoke with Arvind Kejriwal and has nothing to do with AAP. As soon as he said that, he was arrested the next day by the ED. After being in jail for several months, Reddy changed his statement. He said that he met Arvind Kejriwal and spoke with him over the excise policy matter. He was granted bail as soon as he said that. But where is the money? Where is the money trail?”, ANI posted on X.
PM Narendra Modi leaves for India after fruitful two-day visit to Bhutan
Prime Minister Modi has departed for India after his two-day visit to Bhutan. On his visit, PM Modi assured Bhutan of New Delhi’s support in its quest for development and vowed to provide Rs 10,000 crore to the Himalayan nation over the next five years.
AAP leaders Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj accuse BJP of corruption using electoral bonds
Aitishi Marlena accused BJP of using electoral bonds to make financial gains through corrupt means. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj named Aurobinda Pharma in the matter.
CM Kejriwal arrest: AAP leader Atishi Marlena conducts press conference
Delhi minister Atishi Marlena is speaking with the members of the press after the Delhi CM Kejriwal was arrested on Friday. Marlena accused BJP of using electoral bonds to make financial gains.
Security personnel patrol central Delhi amid AAP’s call for protest at Shahidi Park
Security arrangements have been tightened in the central Delhi area on Saturday as the ruling AAP plans to gather at Shaheedi Park to protest the arrest of its supremo and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. The party has announced that it will conduct an exclusive press conference this morning.
With 35 pirates it apprehended near Somalia, Navy warship reaches Mumbai
Indian navy Warship INS Kolkata, carrying 35 pirates who were apprehended in an operation off the coast of Somalia, reached Mumbai on Saturday morning, the Navy informed. These pirates have been handed over to the Mumbai police.
Intention behind electoral bonds was good, all parties need political funding for survival: Gadkari
Expressing his thoughts on electoral bonds, Union Minister Nitin Gadkar said that it was not possible to run a political party without funds, and added that the Centre had introduced the electoral bonds scheme, now struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, in 2017 with a “good intention”.
India stands in solidarity with Russia in this hour of grief, says PM Modi
India strongly condemns the heinous terror attack in Moscow and stands in solidarity with the government and the people of Russia in this hour of grief, PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Terrorist organisation Isis has claimed the responsibility for the attack.
Amid strained ties, Maldives Prez Muizzu seeks debt relief from India
Taking a reconciliatory tone after diplomatic confrontation with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has requested New Delhi for debt relief measures, while stating that India will continue to remain Maldives’ “closest ally.”
Interfering with appointment of ECs would lead to chaos, says Supreme Court
Making an observation on a legislation that challenged the appointment of election commissioners under a 2023 law, the Supreme Court on Friday said that interfering with the selection of election commissioners will result in chaos and may lead to a constitutional breakdown.
Kejriwal finally brought to justice, says BJP after ED gets custody
BJP has welcomed Delhi court’s decision that sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Enforcement Directorate’s custody in an excise policy-linked money-laundering case. BJP said that that “kingpin of the crime” has finally been brought to justice. Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani addressed members of the press and said that countrymen are now convinced that nobody is above the law. “The news about the court sending him to (the ED’s) remand has at least convinced the country that nobody is above the law. The kingpin of the crime, Arvind Kejriwal, has finally been brought to justice,” she said.
