The five-day CBI custody of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy case has been a major talking point in the political circles of the national capital. The case has been in the news since the Delhi government had announced its new liquor policy in August 2020.
The CBI had registered a case against Sisodia and other officials of the Delhi government in October 2020 for alleged irregularities in the implementation of the new liquor policy. The agency had alleged that the policy was implemented without following the due process of law and that it had caused a loss of Rs. 200 crore to the exchequer.
The CBI had sought the custody of Sisodia for questioning in the case. However, the Delhi High Court had refused to grant the agency’s request and had asked it to question the Deputy Chief Minister at his residence.
The CBI then approached the Supreme Court, which granted the agency’s request and allowed it to take Sisodia into custody for five days. The apex court had also asked the agency to ensure that the Deputy Chief Minister was not subjected to any physical or mental torture during the custody period.
The five-day CBI custody of Sisodia has been a major talking point in the political circles of Delhi. The opposition parties have accused the Delhi government of misusing its power and have demanded a thorough investigation into the case.
The Delhi government, on the other hand, has maintained that the new liquor policy was implemented in accordance with the law and that there was no wrongdoing on its part. It has also accused the CBI of acting at the behest of the central government and of trying to malign the image of the Delhi government.
The five-day CBI custody of Sisodia has also raised questions about the functioning of the agency. There have been allegations that the CBI is being used as a tool by the central government to target its political opponents.
The five-day CBI custody of Sisodia has also highlighted the need for a comprehensive liquor policy in the national capital. The Delhi government had announced its new liquor policy in August 2020, but it has been facing criticism from various quarters.
The policy has been criticized for its lack of clarity and for its failure to address the issue of alcohol abuse in the city. There have also been allegations that the policy has been implemented without taking into account the views of the people of Delhi.
The five-day CBI custody of Sisodia in the liquor policy case has brought the issue of liquor policy in Delhi to the fore. It has also highlighted the need for a comprehensive policy that takes into account the views of the people of Delhi and that addresses the issue of alcohol abuse in the city.
