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Manish Sisodia’s Arrest Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal says Manish Sisodia is innocent, dirty politics behind his arrest

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

20:56 (IST) Feb 26

"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.

20:50 (IST) Feb 26

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.

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.
20:49 (IST) Feb 26

People understand everything, this will give a boost to our struggle

CM Arvind Kejriwal on Manish Sisodia's arrest by CBI

20:31 (IST) Feb 26

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

20:28 (IST) Feb 26

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemns arrest of deputy CM Manish Sisodia, says it's dirty politics

20:20 (IST) Feb 26

BJP leader Kapil Mishra speaks on Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest for alleged corruption in implementing Excise policy.

20:18 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI because of rising popularity of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: AAP

20:15 (IST) Feb 26

"Manish Sisodia was arrested in a false case," says AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Delhi Deputy CM's arrest by CBI today.

20:14 (IST) Feb 26

Delhi: Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside the CBI headquarters after Deputy CM Manish Sisodia was arrested in connection with liquor policy case.

Delhi: Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside the CBI headquarters after Deputy CM Manish Sisodia was arrested in connection with liquor policy case.
20:12 (IST) Feb 26

The CBI will not be able to prove its case against Manish Sisodia before the court, says AAP leader Atishi

20:06 (IST) Feb 26

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest height of dictatorship

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh

19:24 (IST) Feb 26

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.

19:03 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia's questioning continues for nearly 8 hours.

18:26 (IST) Feb 26

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)

17:59 (IST) Feb 26

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

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
17:51 (IST) Feb 26

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)

15:31 (IST) Feb 26

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".

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15:12 (IST) Feb 26

AAP 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 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
14:43 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia appears before CBI, says not afraid of jail

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14:36 (IST) Feb 26

AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh detained at Fatehpur Beri police station.

14:26 (IST) Feb 26

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.

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13:35 (IST) Feb 26

"Modi ji's hooliganism at its peak," tweets Gopal Rai

"Modi ji's hooliganism at its peak," tweets Gopal Rai
13:33 (IST) Feb 26

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 leader Jasmine Shah

12:58 (IST) Feb 26

AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside CBI office.

12:39 (IST) Feb 26

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.

12:18 (IST) Feb 26

"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.

"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.
12:13 (IST) Feb 26

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.

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11:51 (IST) Feb 26

Today, they'll send Manish Sisodia to jail. In future, they'll send other AAP leaders to jail on the basis of false allegations.

AAP leader Atishi

11:50 (IST) Feb 26

BJP is not scared of Rahul Gandhi, opposition or Congress. They're only scared of Arvind Kejriwal: Atishi

11:49 (IST) Feb 26

CBI and ED has filed chargesheet of 10,000 pages. But, they couldn't find any evidence: AAP leader Atishi

11:47 (IST) Feb 26

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.

AAP leader Raghav Chadha

11:42 (IST) Feb 26

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.

11:28 (IST) Feb 26

Section 144 promulgated in South District and entry towards CBI offices regulated to ensure law and order: Delhi Police

11:26 (IST) Feb 26

"We will take care of your family Manish, don’t worry," says Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet.

"We will take care of your family Manish, don’t worry," says Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet.
11:22 (IST) Feb 26

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case.

11:08 (IST) Feb 26

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

11:08 (IST) Feb 26

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

11:06 (IST) Feb 26

I'm not scared of ED, CBI questioning. They are questioning me based on false allegations.

Manish Sisodia

11:03 (IST) Feb 26

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.

10:55 (IST) Feb 26

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.

10:54 (IST) Feb 26

I've faced several ups and downs in my life. My wife has always supported me: Manish Sisodia

10:42 (IST) Feb 26

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.

BJP's Sambit Patra

10:38 (IST) Feb 26

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.

10:23 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat.

10:22 (IST) Feb 26

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.

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10:19 (IST) Feb 26

Before going to CBI office, Sisodia seeks blessings of Bapu at Rajghat.

10:08 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia sought blessings of his mother before going to CBI office.

Manish Sisodia sought blessings of his mother before going to CBI office.

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10:00 (IST) Feb 26

Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence.

09:51 (IST) Feb 26

AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said Sisodia is the future national education minister.

09:36 (IST) Feb 26

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.

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