The CBI on Sunday evening arrested Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22 after nearly eight hours of questioning during which his answers were not found satisfactory, officials said. Reacting over his deputy's arrest, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "Manish Sisodia is innocent, his arrest is dirty politics, people are extremely angry about it". While, the AAP said that when Sisodia's case will go to court, BJP govt will not be able to prove corruption of even one rupee. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less
"We aren't afraid, whether you put us in jail or even hang us," says AAP's Atishi on Manish Sisodia's arrest by CBI in Delhi excise policy case.
Delhi: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann reaches deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia's residence soon after he was arrested by CBI in connection with liquor policy case.
People understand everything, this will give a boost to our struggle
When Manish Sisodia's case will go to court, BJP govt will not be able to prove corruption of even one rupee: AAP after his arrest by CBI
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemns arrest of deputy CM Manish Sisodia, says it's dirty politics
मनीष बेक़सूर हैं। उनकी गिरफ़्तारी गंदी राजनीति है। मनीष की गिरफ़्तारी से लोगों में बहुत रोष है। लोग सब देख रहे हैं।… https://t.co/oPtnWUDqai
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1677422909000
BJP leader Kapil Mishra speaks on Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest for alleged corruption in implementing Excise policy.
#VIDEO| Kapil Mishra on Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest for alleged corruption in implementing Excise polic… https://t.co/TaHcbFmOmf
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Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI because of rising popularity of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: AAP
"Manish Sisodia was arrested in a false case," says AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Delhi Deputy CM's arrest by CBI today.
Delhi: Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside the CBI headquarters after Deputy CM Manish Sisodia was arrested in connection with liquor policy case.
The CBI will not be able to prove its case against Manish Sisodia before the court, says AAP leader Atishi
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest height of dictatorship
Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI after 8 hours of questioning
The CBI on Sunday evening arrested Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22 after nearly eight hours of questioning during which his answers were not found satisfactory, officials said. Sisodia arrived at the CBI headquarters around 11.12am for the second round of questioning, they said.
Manish Sisodia's questioning continues for nearly 8 hours.
Police on Sunday detained 50 persons, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and minister Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office where deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case. Police said section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area. (PTI)
I will not take my words back and will never apologize. When these people speak against Arvind Kejriwal, nobody pays attention. He is our CM & next Prime Minister: Neerja, AAP worker on her slogans against PM Modi
CBI questioning of Sisodia: AAP leaders detained for protesting near agency office
Police on Sunday detained 50 persons, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and minister Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office where Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the Delhi excise policy scam case. Police said section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area. (PTI)
CBI questioning of Sisodia: Delhi deputy CM fighting 'battle of truth', says Bhagwant Mann
The entire country is with Manish Sisodia who is fighting the "battle of truth", Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said after the AAP leader appeared before the CBI for questioning in the Delhi excise policy scam case on Sunday. With several AAP leaders coming out in support of the Delhi deputy chief minister, Mann in a tweet in Hindi said, "Manish ji, you are fighting the battle of truth…the whole country is with you…the love of millions of children is with you".
Read more hereAAP today used the very unfortunate word "mar ja Modi". What they are trying to show? Is it to hide your (AAP) corruption? Earlier Congress also used bad words for our PM, this is really unfortunate: BJP's Sambit Patra
AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh detained at Fatehpur Beri police station.
#Delhi: AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh detained at Fatehpur Beri police station. https://t.co/AFME0rqSTO
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CBI questioning of Manish Sisodia: AAP leaders detained for protesting near agency office
Police on Sunday detained several AAP leaders, including Sanjay Singh and Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office in Delhi where deputy chief Minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the excise policy scam case.
READ MORE"Modi ji's hooliganism at its peak," tweets Gopal Rai
There were so many big scams in UPA 1-2, why there is no CBI-ED raid on Congress-Rahul Gandhi? BJP wants Congress to remain the opposition and AAP to remain confined to Delhi.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside CBI office.
#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders detained by #DelhiPolice for protesting outside CBI office. De… https://t.co/7Sz85FDn3Z
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Sisodia questioning: Section 144 imposed at CBI headquarters
The Delhi Police has imposed CrPC 144 in and around areas of CBI headquarters to avoid unwanted gathering and to ensure law and order situations. It is being done to stop AAP workers from reaching near CBI headquarters where questioning of Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is going on in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case.
"Manish ji, you are fighting the battle of truth, the whole country is with you. The love of millions of children is with you," tweets Bhagwant Mann.
Delhi excise policy scam case: Manish Sisodia appears before CBI for questioning
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday appeared before the CBI as it began its second round of questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case.
READ MOREToday, they'll send Manish Sisodia to jail. In future, they'll send other AAP leaders to jail on the basis of false allegations.
BJP is not scared of Rahul Gandhi, opposition or Congress. They're only scared of Arvind Kejriwal: Atishi
CBI and ED has filed chargesheet of 10,000 pages. But, they couldn't find any evidence: AAP leader Atishi
The cowardly act of CBI and ED shows how much Modi ji is afraid of Kejriwal ji. It has been the custom of the world that when someone has set out to enhance the country, all the evil forces are trying to pull him down. We are not afraid.
Manish Sisodia joins CBI probe in Delhi excise policy scam
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday joined the CBI's probe in the excise policy scam. He reached the CBI's headquarters at 11.10 am. Before joining the probe, he went to Rajghat along with other party leaders, Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj, to offer prayers.
Section 144 promulgated in South District and entry towards CBI offices regulated to ensure law and order: Delhi Police
"We will take care of your family Manish, don’t worry," says Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet.
Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case.
#WATCH | #Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches #CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case. (ANI) https://t.co/U45UdxZgFi
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If I go to jail, it doesn't mean students will stop studying. I will assess their performance even in jail: Sisodia ahead of CBI questioning
Party workers will take care of my family if I go to jail: Manish Sisodia at Rajghat ahead of questioning by CBI in excise case
I'm not scared of ED, CBI questioning. They are questioning me based on false allegations.
While addressing public at Rajghat, Sisodia says Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not scared of Rahul Gandhi anymore. "He's now scared of Arvind Kejriwal and AAP," says Sisodia.
My wife will be left alone in the house as I will be sent to jail today, says Manish Sisodia ahead of going to CBI office.
I've faced several ups and downs in my life. My wife has always supported me: Manish Sisodia
Converting corruption into event management won't help them hide corruption. AAP did not give any answer on liquor policy scam. One thing is clear that they are busy hiding the truth. They should give answers to CBI, event management isn't required.
Going to jail for country, society matter of pride: Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Manish Sisodia's questioning by CBI
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said going to jail for the country and the society is not a curse but a matter of pride, amid apprehensions of his deputy Manish Sisodia's arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. Sisodia will be questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) later in the day in connection with the federal agency's probe into the alleged scam. "God is with you Manish. The blessings of lakhs of children and their parents are with you. When you go to jail for the country and the society, it is not a curse but a matter of pride. I pray to god that you return from jail soon. Delhi's children, their parents and all of us will wait for you," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.
Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat.
#Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat. https://t.co/G3VUGBdE90
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I am a follower of Bhagat Singh, not afraid of jail: Manish Sisodia ahead of CBI questioning today in excise case
Ahead of his questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged excise policy scam, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said he would "fully cooperate" with the probe agency.
READ MOREBefore going to CBI office, Sisodia seeks blessings of Bapu at Rajghat.
Manish Sisodia sought blessings of his mother before going to CBI office.
Picture credit: Twitter
Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence.
#WATCH | #Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence. He will be questioned by CBI in connection wit… https://t.co/PFLdXesEEi
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AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said Sisodia is the future national education minister.
Going to jail for country, society not curse, it is matter of pride: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal amid apprehensions of deputy CM Sisodia's arrest by CBI.