Manish Sisodia will likely be offered in a CBI court docket right now.
New Delhi:
Manish Sisodia, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, has been arrested by the CBI and will likely be offered in court docket on Monday. The Aam Aadmi Party chief was arrested Sunday night in reference to alleged corruption within the implementation of a brand new liquor coverage in Delhi.
Manish Sisodia spent the evening on the headquarters of the Central Bureau of Investigation in Delhi. He will endure a medical checkup right now morning earlier than being offered in a CBI court docket.
Mr Sisodia and others face corruption allegations in bringing a brand new liquor sale coverage within the nationwide capital. The CBI contends that liquor firms have been concerned in framing of the 2021 coverage, for which kickbacks to the tune of ₹ 100 crore have been paid by a liquor foyer it dubbed the “South Group”.
After his arrest, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart met Mr Sisodia’s household. Slamming the arrest, Mr Kejriwal warned that “individuals will reply”
“Manish is harmless. His arrest is soiled politics. There is loads of anger among the many individuals because of the Mr Sisodia’s arrest. Everyone is watching. People perceive every part. People will reply to this. This will enhance our spirit additional. Our battle will get stronger,” Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
Earlier Sunday, Mr Sisodia was questioned by the CBI for over eight hours.
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