New Delhi. Arvind Kejriwal’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi started arguments in Rouse Avenue court and opposed the ED’s remand. Singhvi said that remand is not granted just like that, for this the court has to be satisfied. Singhvi said that for the first time in the history of India, a sitting Chief Minister has been arrested. Four leaders of his party have already been arrested. It seems as if you know the results even before you cast your first vote. Singhvi said that ED should prove why there is a need to arrest Kejriwal?
Arvind Kejriwal’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that unlike other laws, I am already guilty of the crime, the bail provisions have also been made so strict. Singhvi said what is the need for arrest? ED should prove why there is a need to arrest Kejriwal? Singhvi said that just because ED has the power to arrest, it does not mean that they will use this power in the same way.
Singhvi said that the same 3-4 names are being raised continuously by the ED. The pattern is exactly the same in all cases. Singhvi said that the entire remand application is a copy of the arrest note. What is the purpose of arresting Kejriwal in March 2024? I understand that you need something of an urgent nature. Singhvi said what is the basis of arrest? Statements of witnesses? Raju’s statement is recorded that we do not need Kejriwal’s custody.
Singhvi said that the witness could be the most unlucky friend who has traded for his freedom. This is the first time that top leaders of a political party have been arrested and the sitting Chief Minister has been arrested. Singhvi said that there are decisions of the Supreme Court regarding free and fair elections. A non-level playing field is being created for the elections. You have the outline of the alleged crime, there is no need to arrest Arvind Kejriwal. Singhvi said that ED now has a new approach. First arrest them, then make them government witnesses and get desired statements. In return they get Jamaat.
Singhvi said that all the big leaders are in jail. Election is near. This affects the basic structure of the Constitution. This affects democracy. There should be equal opportunities in democracy. There is no need to arrest Kejriwal. Democracy is the foundation of the Constitution. Today, a deliberate attempt is being made to make Aam Aadmi Party inferior to other parties by arresting them before the elections.
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Tags: AAP, Arvind kejriwal, Delhi liquor scam, Enforcement directorate
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 22, 2024, 16:01 IST