PremiumThe Delhi Police has tightened security outside the CBI headquarters here as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear before it on Sunday in connection with the excise policy case, officials said.
Over 1,000 security personnel, including from paramilitary forces, have been deployed outside the CBI headquarters and section 144 of the CrPC has also been imposed in the area to ensure no gathering of more than four persons takes place, they said.
From Bhagwant Mann to Raghav Chaddha, several Aam Aadmi Party leaders were sitting outside the CBI headquarters. At present, Kejriwal is inside the CBI office where he is being questioned, in a case related to Delhi liquor policy. Notably, the Delhi Police clamped Section 144 of the CrPC (Curfew) around CBI headquarters, but AAP leaders have said they would wait for their leader and leave the place once the interrogation of Kejriwal ends.
As AAP ministers and supporters slammed CBI, calling the probe agency the puppet of the central government, a senior official has said, "We investigate the matter on merits".
Kejriwal on Sunday said that the central agency will arrest him if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has given the orders.
List of charges against Arvind Kejriwal:
-Delhi's new liquor policy drafted at Kejriwal's residence
-Delhi CM asked for traders' commission to be hiked
-CM face-timed with scam accused on Nair's home
-Accused Sanjay said that crores given on Kejriwal's orders
To prevent untoward incidents, the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of the CrPC Act near CBI HQ and Central Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal has been taken to the first floor office of the Anti-Corruption Branch of the CBI, which is probing the liquor policy case.
The CBI may ask the Kejriwal about the policy formulation process, especially the "untraceable" file, which was earlier slated to be put before the Council of Ministers.
The agency may also quiz Kejriwal on the statements of other accused, where they have indicated the manner in which policy was allegedly influenced to favour some liquor businessmen and the South liquor lobby.
In addition, the CBI agency might also seek his role in formulating the excise policy and his knowledge about the alleged influence being cast by the traders and South lobby members.
Kejriwal may also be asked if he was involved in the formulation of the policy before it was given approval.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh took a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday. He told media in Hindi that in India, there are two Shahs at present--Amit Shah and 'Tanasha (dictatorship).
Delhi CM entered the reception room of the CBI headquarters today. He will later be taken to the inquiry room. Kejriwal will likely be given a lunch break also during the interrogation.
Arvind Kejriwal has again attacked BJP saying that the saffron party is controlling the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Kejriwal commented while he was on his way to CBI headquarters.
"I am going to the CBI office, and will answer all questions. After 75 years, such a government came to Delhi which created hope. Development has taken place after 75 years," Arvind Kejriwal told media.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leaders, including Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh, are accompanying Kejriwal to the agency office.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of his appearance before CBI in connection with the liquor scam case.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was also present at Raj Ghat.
Before leaving for the CBI office, Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal reached Raj Ghat. AAP MLAs and MPs have also accompanied the Delhi CM in the Rajghat.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will appear before CBI at 11 am. Kejriwal has left his residence. He held a meeting with the top brass of the Aam Aadmi Party before going to the CBI headquarters, located near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has left for CBI office.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a high-level meeting with top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party today morning ahead of his appearance before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The meeting was attended by Atishi, Kailash Gahlot, Rajkumar Anand, Gopal Rai, Bhagwant Maan, Raghav Chadha, ND Gupta, and many others.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will accompany Arvind Kejriwal to CBI headquarter on Sunday. Several AAP MLAs will also go the CBI office as the Delhi CM will summon the probe agency today at 11 am.
Delhi police on Sunday detained several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers who were protesting in favour of Arvind Kejriwal at Kashmiri Gate.
You (BJP) say that I am corrupt. I was a Commissioner in the Income Tax department, I could have earned crores if I wanted to. If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then there is no one in this world who is honest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal has slammed PM Narendra Modi-led BJP in fresh video message. He said the saffron party is drunk on power and can go to any extent to repress opposition and dismantle democracy.
Over 1,000 security personnel, including from paramilitary forces, have been deployed outside the CBI headquarters on Sunday. Section 144 of the CrPC has also been imposed in the area to ensure no gathering of more than four persons takes place.
The CBI has summoned Arvind Kejriwal at its office at 11 am, according to a notice issued by the probe agency.
Download the App to get 14 days of unlimited access to Mint Premium absolutely free!