Delhi politics is currently in a state of flux following the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam. Here are some of the latest developments:
- Wait-and-watch game: Both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are in a wait-and-watch mode, with AAP claiming Kejriwal will govern from jail and BJP exploring legal options to potentially remove AAP from power.
- Legal battles: Kejriwal has approached the Delhi High Court for an urgent hearing to challenge his arrest. The BJP is also seeking legal advice on the possibility of removing AAP from the government.
- Political mudslinging: AAP maintains the arrest is politically motivated, while BJP demands Kejriwal’s resignation and vows to fight corruption.
- Upcoming elections: With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, this situation is significant for both parties. AAP leaders claim their party office was sealed, possibly in connection with the elections.