Accusations against Kejriwal, Arrest, and Now Acquittal... A Timeline of the Liquor Scam
The Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and all other accused in the liquor scam case, citing a lack of solid evidence against them.
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi delivered its verdict in the high-profile liquor scam case, acquitting former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, along with all other accused. The court declared that the charges against them could not be believed due to insufficient and inadequate evidence presented in the case. This ruling not only impacts Kejriwal but also involves former excise commissioner Kuldeep Singh, who was similarly acquitted.
In response to the court's decision, Kejriwal expressed that justice had been served, claiming that the allegations against him were unfounded and a result of a political vendetta orchestrated by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. He passionately stated that the accusations were part of a larger political conspiracy aimed at destroying his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He declared his integrity and commitment to honesty, arguing that this verdict vindicated his position and countered the previous attempts to malign his reputation.
This case centers around the Delhi government's excise policy for the financial year 2021-22 and raises questions about political interference in legal proceedings. The unfolding developments indicate a significant moment in Delhi's political landscape, with Kejriwal asserting that this legal battle was not just about him but also about the larger narrative of governance, democracy, and the fight against corruption within Indian politics.