The Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged violation of the excise policy in Delhi. Kejriwal has been accused of granting licenses to bars and restaurants without due process, leading to the loss of revenue for the state. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which Kejriwal heads, has called the summons a conspiracy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to intimidate and silence the opposition.
The Delhi excise policy case dates back to 2016 when the Kejriwal government had introduced reforms in the state’s liquor policy. The changes included the closure of liquor stores near residential areas and the introduction of government-run liquor stores. The Kejriwal government had claimed that the new policy would lead to a reduction in alcohol consumption and revenue loss for the state.
However, the policy came under scrutiny when it was alleged that bars and restaurants were being granted licenses without following the due process. The opposition parties had accused the Kejriwal government of being involved in corruption and favoritism. The CBI had launched an investigation into the matter and had filed an FIR in 2019.
The AAP has claimed that the CBI summons is a political move to harass Kejriwal and intimidate the opposition. The party has alleged that the Modi government is using the CBI to target opposition leaders and weaken the democratic process. The AAP has also accused the BJP of being involved in corruption and favoritism in various states.
The opposition parties have criticized the CBI for targeting Kejriwal and other opposition leaders while ignoring cases of corruption and scams involving BJP leaders. The Congress party, which is currently in talks with other opposition parties to form a united front against the BJP, has remained silent on Kejriwal’s summons.
The RJD’s Manoj Jha has criticized Kejriwal for not taking responsibility for the alleged violations of the excise policy. Jha has said that Kejriwal should be ready to face the consequences of his actions and that his “end is near.” The RJD has accused Kejriwal of being involved in corruption and favoritism.
The CBI summons to Kejriwal has come amidst a growing united opposition against the BJP. The opposition parties have come together to demand a repeal of the new farm laws and have criticized the government for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CBI summons to Kejriwal is likely to intensify the opposition’s attacks on the BJP and its government.
In conclusion, the CBI summons to Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case in Delhi has sparked a political controversy. The AAP has alleged that the summons is a political move by the Modi government to intimidate the opposition. The opposition parties have criticized the CBI for targeting Kejriwal while ignoring corruption cases involving the BJP. The summons is likely to intensify the opposition’s attacks on the BJP and its government.
